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Removing and installing cardan shaft: Removal

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NOTE: Observe max. joint angle of 20° when removing and fitting. Furthermore, the cardan joint must not be loaded at max. deflection (stop).
  1. Remove underbody panels (rear and centre).
  2. Support manual transmission in installation position with the transmission jack and remove the transmission support.
    Fig 1: Removing Transmission Support
    G03105555Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Removing Transmission Holder
    G03105556Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Fasten transmission to the transmission holder with the two fastening screws.
  4. Detach cardan shaft at the transmission and press it off the transmission flange with two mounting levers.
    Fig 3: Detaching Cardan Shaft At Transmission
    G03105557Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Pull cardan shaft out of the splines of the central shaft and remove.
  6. Remove bellows from the central shaft.
    Fig 4: Removing Bellows From Central Shaft
    G03105558Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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