Installing Front Anti-Roll Bar (PDCC)

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Information 

• All screws and threaded joints on the axle must be tightened in vehicle position. Vehicle position means: vehicle standing on its wheels or the wheel suspension is raised with a universal vehicle lift. Measurement -1- from the lower edge of the wing to the middle of the vehicle axle corresponds to vehicle position. The current height values can be found in →  4495TW ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT  . Always observe the following points!
  Fig 1: Checking Dimension 1 - Centre Of Wheel To Lower Edge Of Wing (Rear Axle)

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• On vehicles with air springs, the respective air spring must be bled using the Porsche System Tester  . → 4301IN BLEEDING AND FILLING THE LEVELLING SYSTEM
• Screws and nuts are Geomet-coated and must not be greased  .

1. Fit the anti-roll-bar mount halves at the correct position on the anti-roll bar. At the correct position means: The larger outer diameter is on the wheel side.
   Fig 2: Fitting Anti-Roll Bar Halves

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2. Engage the anti-roll-bar mount halves at the mounting points provided for this purpose -arrow-  .
   Fig 3: Locating Mounting Points

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3. Check the installation position -arrow-  of the anti-roll-bar mount halves with respect to the anti-roll bar. Copy the dimensions of the marking -arrow-  on the old roll-over bar when installing a new roll-over bar.
   Fig 4: Locating Marking On Anti-Roll Bar Halves

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4. Fit the two hose clamps. Tightening torque 12 Nm (9 ftlb.)
5. Guide in the anti-roll bar.
6. Install the two clips.
7. Fit the four fastening screws evenly and tighten hand-tight.
8. Fit fastening screws securing anti-roll bar to connecting links and tighten hand-tight.
9. Coat new silent blocks with -1- screw-locking agent Loctite 270  and screw them in.
   Fig 5: Identifying Silent Blocks

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10. Clip in and tighten the expansion hose at the two fastening points -arrows-  .
    Fig 6: Locating Expansion Hose Mounting

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11. Fit the two steel flexi-pipes. The markings must be aligned precisely during installation -arrows-  .
    Fig 7: Locating Marking On Steel Flexi-Pipe With Respect To Anti-Roll Bar Housing

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12. Tighten fastening screws on the anti-roll bar. Tightening torque 60 Nm (44 ftlb.)
13. Tighten fastening screws on the connecting links. Tightening torque 90 Nm (67 ftlb.) +90°
14. If installed:  Tighten the fastening screws on the air guide -8-  at the left and right. Use a suitable tool to counter the fastening nuts -9-  .
    Fig 8: Identifying Air Guide Screws

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15. Following assembly, check carefully once again that the steel flexi-pipes are not twisted! The toothed rings -arrows-  must be positioned on the steel flexi-pipes in such a way that they provide adequate protection in the event of contact with adjacent components.
    Fig 9: Locating Position Of Toothed Rings

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