Assembling Front Spring Strut

Information 

• When installing new parts, observe the allocation according to the Spare Parts Catalogue. 
• The coil springs are only available in pairs (as a set). 
• The spring strut mounts for the right and left sides are identical parts. 
• In the case of used spring strut mounts, the bearing shell can be re-greased with Autol Top 2000 (100 g tube/Part No. 000.043.205.34). 
• Replace hexagon nut for securing the piston rod to the spring strut mount. Secure nut on the thread (to prevent it from loosening) with a drop of Loctite 270. 

1. Place coil spring -5-  , bellows -4-  and spring plate -3-  on the vibration damper -6-  .

   Installation position  of coil spring -5-  (uniform winding/linear spring rate): Technically, there is no prescribed installation position. For easy identification/differentiation, install the coil spring in such a way that the inscription (part number and spring rate) is legible.

   Fig 1: Identifying Spring Strut Components

   Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2. Slide the spring strut/supporting mount assembly -2-  onto the piston rod.
   Fig 2: Identifying Spring Strut/Supporting Mount Assembly

   Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
3. Secure the thread on the piston rod or on the new hexagon nut with a drop of Loctite 270 (to prevent loosening; on front axle only).

   Fit the hexagon nut and tighten to 80 Nm (59 ftlb.) immediately after coating it with Loctite 270.

   Use a socket-wrench insert Nr.187  (a/f 22 mm) that is open on one side to tighten the hexagon nut on the spring strut mount.

   When tightening the hexagon nut, counter at the piston rod with a brace 9630  or a 7-mm Allen key.

   Fig 3: Identifying Socket-Wrench Insert (No. 187)

   Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.