Component Overview

Air-spring strut, complete

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Air-spring strut, complete, FA

Overview of individual parts

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Air-Spring Strut, FA With Torque Specification

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Exploded view of air-spring strut, FA

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

No:	Designation	* Note:
-1-	Hexagon nut	Use new lock nuts.
-2-	Ring
-3-	Countersunk screw, M6 x 16	Tightening torque: 10 Nm. (7.5 ftlb.)
-4-	Grommet	Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
-5-	Cover	Refer to the Spare Parts Information for details of allocation.
-5-	Cover	Only remove the cover when replacing the shock absorber mounting.
-6-	Hexagon nut, M14	Use a new lock nut/Tightening torque 60 Nm (44 ftlb.)/for PASM damper 70 Nm (52 ftlb.)
-7-	Shock absorber mounting	Refer to the Spare Parts Information for details of allocation.
-8-	Ring, small (O-ring)	Use a new O-ring.
-9-	Push-on connector
-10-	Pressure control valve
-11-	Sealing ring	Use a new sealing ring.
-12-	Air springs
-13-	Protective sleeve/bellows	Please use a new protective sleeve/bellows.
-14-	Ring, large (O-ring)	Use a new sealing ring.
-15-	Shock absorber	Refer to the Spare Parts Information for details of allocation.
-15-	Safety catch	Always replace safety catch (shown fitted on shock absorber!)
-16-	Connector with grommet	Only for PASM.

Fig 2: Spring Strut Components Location

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Spring strut, cut-out view