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Fitting Front-Axle Control Arm, Right

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  1. Centre bore in road model
  2. Rear bore only for Cup vehicles (for racing circuit camber values)
    1. - Front right trailing arm
    2. - Direction of travel
      Fig 1: Identifying Fitting Front-Axle Control Arm - Right
      G09825620Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. 6. Fit the following add-on parts at the wheel carrier/spring strut:

    Fit the brake calliper -2-  . Use new fastening screws.

    Fit holder for brake line/brake hose -1-  at the wheel carrier.

    Fit clip -4-  at the spring strut.

    Clip in brake pad wear indicator wire and cable on spring strut for PASM (damper adjustment) at the holder -3-  .

    Fit holder at the wheel carrier -5-  .

    Fit connecting link (suspension/stabilizer) at the correct position on the anti-roll bar -6-  . Counter with a Torx T30 while tightening.

    Fig 2: Identifying Front Spring Strut Parts
    G09825621Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Front anti-roll bar position: 911 GT3/911 GT3 RS (997) = item -2-  . The standard setting must not be changed for use on public roads! Changes to the setting - to match personal driving style - are permissible only for the racing circuit!

    Fig 3: Identifying Adjustable Front Anti-Roll Bar
    G09825622Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. 7. Fit combination plug connection at the wheel carrier.

    Connect electric connectors for speed sensor and brake pad wear indicator and lock connectors using a safety clip.

    Connect electric connector for damper adjustment (PASM) and clip in at the holder.

  3. 8. Install heat shield (curved) for brake disc (above the tie-rod end).