Installing Rear Tie Rod (Toe Control Arm)

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. Installation is performed in reverse order.

   Observe specified tightening torques:

   Tie rod to wheel bearing housing: Tightening torque 150 Nm (111 ftlb.) +90 angular degrees 

   Tie rod to chassis subframe: Tightening torque 170 Nm (126 ftlb.) 

   To make removal easier, raise the wheel carrier slightly using a universal jack! → Lifting wheel bearing housing (example)  Use a rubber base to prevent the wheel carrier from slipping!

   Fig 2: Lifting Wheel Bearing Housing

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