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Assembly Work

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  1. Insert coolant pipe with new O-ring in ATF cooler and screw in fastening screw.
    Fig 1: Locating Coolant Line
    G09587063Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
    Fastening screw Fastening screws between coolant line and ATF cooler Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)    
  2. Insert coolant line with new O-ring in ATF cooler and screw in fastening screw.
    Fig 2: Locating Coolant Line
    G09587064Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
    Fastening screw Fastening screws between coolant line and ATF cooler Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)    
  3. Install exhaust system mount and tighten fastening screws between transmission and exhaust system mount.
    Fig 3: Locating Exhaust System Mount Fastening Screws
    G09587065Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
    Exhaust system mount Fastening screws between transmission housing mount Tightening torque 45 Nm (33 ftlb.)    
  4. Hose clamp 3094  can now be removed from the coolant hoses (supply and return).
  5. Screw in retaining screw between the transmission and the coolant pipe.
    Fig 4: Locating Coolant Hose Retaining Screw
    G09587066Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
    Retaining screw Retaining screws between coolant pipe and transmission Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)    
  6. Connect the plug connection for the multi-functional switch.
    Fig 5: Identifying Multi-Functional Switch Connector
    G09587067Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Plug in transmission socket plug and turn clockwise up to the stop.
    Fig 6: Turning Transmission Socket Plug
    G09587068Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Engage selector cable in support bracket and push onto ball journals.
    Fig 7: Locating Selector Lever And Cable
    G09587069Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Fit drive shafts at transmission side. To do this, screw in the six hexagon socket head bolts joining each drive shaft and transmission flange and tighten screws. Counter at the brake disc or activate the parking brake to avoid simultaneous turning.
    Fig 8: Identifying Drive Shaft
    G09587070Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
    Drive shafts Fastening screws between drive shaft and transmission flange Tightening torque 81 Nm (60 ftlb.)    
  10. Install cross member.
    Fig 9: Identifying Cross Member And Screws
    G09587071Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
    Cross member Fastening screws between cross member and body Tightening torque 65 Nm (48 ftlb.)    
  11. Screw in fastening screws between anti-roll bar and rear axle carrier side member.
    Fig 10: Identifying Anti-Roll Bar And Fastening Screws
    G09587072Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
    Anti-roll bar Fastening screws between anti-roll bar and rear axle carrier side member Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)    
  12. Clip in vent line on engine transport eyebolt.
    Fig 11: Installing Vent Line
    G09587073Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  13. Push vacuum line onto switch-over valve.
    Fig 12: Locating Switch-Over Valve Vacuum Line
    G09587074Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.


  1. Insert coolant pipe with new O-ring in ATF cooler and screw in fastening screw.
    Fig 1: Locating Coolant Line
    G09587075Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
    Fastening screw Fastening screws between coolant lines and ATF cooler Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)    
  2. Insert coolant pipe with new O-ring in ATF cooler and screw in fastening screw.
    Fig 2: Locating Coolant Line
    G09587076Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
    Fastening screw Fastening screws between coolant lines and ATF cooler Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)    
  3. Install exhaust system mount and tighten fastening screws between the transmission and exhaust system mount.
    Fig 3: Locating Exhaust System Mount Fastening Screws
    G09587077Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
    Exhaust system mount Fastening screws between transmission housing holder Tightening torque 45 Nm (33 ftlb.)    
  4. Hose clamp 3094  can now be removed from the coolant hoses (supply and return).
  5. Screw in retaining screw between the transmission and the coolant pipe.
    Fig 4: Locating Coolant Hose Retaining Screw
    G09587078Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
    Retaining screw Retaining screws between coolant pipe and transmission Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)    
  6. Connect the plug connection for the multi-function switch.
    Fig 5: Identifying Multi-Function Switch Connector
    G09587079Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Plug in transmission socket plug and turn clockwise up to the stop.
    Fig 6: Turning Transmission Socket Plug
    G09587080Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Engage selector cable in support bracket and push onto ball journals.
    Fig 7: Locating Selector Lever And Cable
    G09587081Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Fit drive shafts on the transmission side. For this purpose, tighten six hexagon socket head bolts between the drive shaft and the transmission flange, respectively. Counter on the brake disc or activate the parking brake to avoid simultaneous turning.
    Fig 8: Identifying Drive Shaft
    G09587082Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
    Drive shafts Fastening screws between drive shaft and transmission flange Tightening torque 81 Nm (60 ftlb.)    
  10. Install cross member.
    Fig 9: Locating Cross Member And Screws
    G09587083Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
    Cross member Fastening screws between cross member and body Tightening torque 65 Nm (48 ftlb.)    
  11. Screw in fastening screws between anti-roll bar and rear axle carrier side member.
    Fig 10: Locating Anti-Roll Bar And Screws
    G09587084Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
    Anti-roll bar Fastening screws between anti-roll bar and rear axle carrier side member Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)    
  12. Screw vent line onto the engine transport eyebolt.
    Fig 11: Locating Vent Line
    G09587085Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
    Line holder Fastening screws between line holder and engine transport eyebolt Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)    
  13. Push vacuum line onto change-over valve.
    Fig 12: Locating Change-Over Valve Vacuum Line
    G09587086Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.