Installing Front-Axle Carrier

Information 

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Dimension -X-  : lower edge of wing to centre of axle (shown as an example)

• All screws and bolts on the axle must be tightened in vehicle position. Vehicle position means: vehicle resting on its wheels, or the wheel suspension is lifted with a universal jack. -Dimension X- from lower edge of wing to centre of axle corresponds to vehicle position. For the current height values, please refer to the adjustment values for suspension alignment 

  > 4495TW ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT .

• Visually inspect all parts. 
• Replace self-locking nuts. 
• Replace all expansion screws (screws fitted using torque angle tightening procedure). 
• Use correct tightening torques and torque angle. 

  > Refer to the appropriate Tightening Torques For Front Axle service information

1. Position the -Front-axle carrier-  on > VAS 6832/1A - Assembly Fixture - Cayenne  .

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   Front-axle carrier

2. Position the lifting platform -1-  on the markings -A-  .

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   Position of lifting platform

3. Position the front-axle carrier back in its original, marked installation position and be careful not to damage adjacent parts.
4. Fit the four fastening screws -arrows-  .

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   Fastening screws on front-axle carrier

5. > VAS 6832 - Master Gear unit elevating platform with > VAS 6832/1A - Assembly Fixture - Cayenne  must now be removed.

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   Front-axle carrier

6. Fit the connecting link -2-  on the anti-roll bar -3-  and screw in the fastening screw -1-  .

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   Connecting link for anti-roll bar

7. Press the trailing arm into the mounting points on the front-axle carrier -A-  .

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   Installing trailing arm (shown as an example)

8. Insert and fit the eccentric screws -1-  . Fit according to the markings -A, B-  .

   > Refer to the appropriate Tightening Torques For Front Axle service information

   Raise the wheel bearing housing slightly using a suitable jack to avoid damaging the dust bellows for the steering when tightening the eccentric screws.

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   Marking on eccentric screws

9. Fit fastening screws -1-  for securing drive shaft to transmission.

   > Refer to the appropriate Tightening Torques For Front Axle service information

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   Screws securing drive shaft to transmission

10. Fit the rear cardan shaft.

    > 390119 Removing and installing rear final drive - section on "INSTALLING "

11. Fit the steering column at the steering gear.

    > 481519 Removing and installing steering column - section on "INSTALLING "

    Use a new clamping screw. 

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    Installing steering column

    1. 11.1 Press the steering column -2-  onto the steering gear -3-  (-A-  ).
    2. 11.2 Insert a new clamping screw -1-  and fit without tension.
12. Position hydraulic line (intake pipe) -2-  and fit the clamp -1-  .

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    Front left hydraulic line

13. Fit the upper hydraulic line -1-  (pressure line) at the steering gear - 2-.

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    Hydraulic line - steering gear

14. For vehicles with PDCC (Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control - anti-roll stabilisation): 

    On vehicles with PDCC, the lines must be fitted at the flow distributor and at the front right side member.

15. Position the heat shield -2-  on the steering gear and fit the fastening screws -1-  .

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    Heat shield for steering gear

16. Fit the tie rod on the wheel bearing housing.

    > 487919 Removing and installing tie rod - section on "INSTALLING "

17. > VW552 - Spring tensioner-1- can now be removed from the upper trailing arm -2-  .

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    Fixing point for upper trailing arm