Installing Rear-Axle Cross Member

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• Use an auxiliary tool (stud or old fastening screw with the screw head cut off) to install the rear-axle cross member on the body. This is required so that the fastening screws are not screwed in crooked, thereby causing irreparable damage to the aluminum thread (in the body). 
• Get a second mechanic to help you to re-install the rear-axle cross member. 
• The fastening screws on the rear-axle cross member must be replaced. 
• Observe specified tightening torques. 
  Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool

  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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Get a second mechanic to help you to re-install the rear-axle cross member.

1. Fit rear-axle cross member on the body. Use an auxiliary tool.
   1. 1.1. Screw auxiliary tool into the aluminum thread  on the body.
   2. 1.2. Fit rear-axle cross member and fix in place with a screw.
   3. 1.3. Remove auxiliary tool and fit the second screw.
   4. 1.4. Repeat procedure on the other side.
2. Fit anti-roll bar on connecting link or PDCC actuator.
3. Fit trailing arm on the wheel bearing housings.