Preliminary Work

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After replacing a tie rod, it is important to check whether the software version is identical on both sides or whether the ordered spare part has a lower software version.
To do this, check the software version of both rear-axle steering adjusters (tie rods) using the PIWIS Tester ("Identification" > "Software version").
If they are different and if one software version is less than "1006", use the flash code "M6J3U" to program the rear-axle steering to the same (latest) software version.

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The tie rod (rear-axle steering adjuster) -2- can only be correctly installed when the rear-axle carrier side section -1- is removed.

Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod Components (Rear-Axle Steering Adjuster)
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Raise the vehicle.
→ 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the wheel.
→ Removing Wheel 1.

→ 440519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL with central bolt.
Remove cover for rear underbody.
→ 519419 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COVER FOR REAR UNDERBODY .

On the 911 GT3 and Cabriolet , also remove the support plate.

→ 421419 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SUPPORT PLATE .

On the 911 GT3, remove the protective plate for engine

→ 108019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE GUARD
Remove rear wheel housing liner. → 536919 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINER .
Remove rear-axle cross member.
→ 420619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR-AXLE CROSS MEMBER .
Remove wheel bearing housing with drive shaft fitted.
In other words: Contrary to the description → 425219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSING , loosen the drive shaft at the transmission (rather than removing it from the wheel bearing housing).