Removing and installing left drive shaft: Installation

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Install in reverse order. Grease the toothing of the drive shaft with Optimoly HT.
Carry out a visual inspection of all parts. Replace self-locking nuts. Use correct tightening torques.
After assembly (for vehicles with manual transmission), check that the clutch slave cylinder lead is in its correct position and check for leaks.

NOTE:

Only optimised axle nuts - version B - for drive shaft fastening are available from the Parts Service. These two-part fastening nuts (M22) have a moveable washer (arrows). Retrofitting is possible for all Boxster and all 911 Carrera (996) vehicles.

Fig 1: Identifying Two-Part Fastening Nuts

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