New front-axle cross member - as of model '02

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As of model '02, the front-axle cross member is attached to the body at the rear fastening with two screws -arrows- . See Fig 1 . Up to this (up to the end of model '01), only one screw was used in the fastening.

Fig 1: Identifying Front-Axle Cross Member Screws (As Of Model 2002)
Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
The tightening torque has not been changed.
The previous front-axle cross member -F1- in Fig 1 , with one fastening screw securing it to the body (per side) is still available as a spare part.
Only certain combinations of front-axle cross member attachment -F1 or F2 - in Fig 1 to the body is permitted!

F2 2 fastening points (as of model '02)

F1 1 fastening point