Installing Front-axle carrier - V6

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Get someone to help if necessary.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Get someone to help if necessary.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Get someone to help if necessary.

Information 

• Before installing, give the parts a visual check. 
• Note previously applied markings on the front axle carrier and on the cardan shaft. 
• A second worker is required in order to avoid damaging adjacent components when fitting the front axle carrier. 
• When fitting the ball joints, ensure that the bevel pinions are clean! Remove dirt or grease on bevel pinions, e.g. with a lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning agent/solvent. 
• Replace all fastening nuts and all expansion screws (screws which are fitted with torque angle tightening procedure). 
• The entire threaded parts of the axle must be tightened in vehicle position. Vehicle position means: vehicle standing on the wheels, or the wheel suspension is raised using a universal vehicle lift. -Dimension X- , corresponds to vehicle position. → Check dimension: 502 mm+/-10 mm 
  Fig 1: Identifying Universal Vehicle Lift Dimension

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• Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels). When raising the suspension, use a suitable -intermediate layer (hard rubber)- . Do not damage the brake cover plate. 
  Fig 2: Precaution For Lifting Wheel Suspension

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• Bleed power-assisted steering → Test and assembly work on power steering. 
• Observe correct tightening torques. 
• Align vehicle → Suspension alignment, complete. 
• Use the -Porsche System Tester- to calibrate the steering-angle sensor → Initialising and calibrating steering-angle sensor. 
  Fig 3: Identifying Porsche System Tester

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• Perform a function test. 

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

These removal and installation instructions apply to vehicles with level adjustment and steel springs. The points relating to level adjustment are not relevant for vehicles with steel springs.

1. Position the front axle carrier on the mounting frame.
2. Pre-fit the accessories on the front axle carrier (steering, final drive, stabiliser). Get another worker to help.
3. Position the front axle carrier back in the original, marked installation position and be careful not to damage adjacent parts.
4. Tighten the 4 fastening screws to the prescribed tightening torque.
5. Remove the -workshop trolley-  with the mounting frame  and secure the water hose holders.
   Fig 5: Identifying Workshop Trolley

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6. Fit the steering gear to the steering column and connect the hydraulic lines.
7. Attach the cardan shaft at the positions marked → Installing Front Cardan Shaft .
8. Install the drive shafts.
9. Fit the tie rod ends. The tightening torque for the fastening nut for attaching the tie rod end is 70 Nm (52 ftlb.).
10. Fit the engine guard → Installing engine guard and the front wheels → Removing and installing wheel .
11. Remove the safety device 10-222 A  . To do this, remove the transport eyebolt 9700 -B-  and the chain -A-  , which is used to secure the engine.
    Fig 6: Securing Engine Using Special Tool

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12. Fit the -torque support-  .
    Fig 7: Locating Engine Torque Support

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13. Bleed power-assisted steering, Test and assembly work on power steering.
14. Fit engine design covers and radiator tank cover.