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Removing and installing differential: Removal

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  1. Remove left rear wheel.
  2. Remove diagonal braces and rear axle carrier.
  3. Uncouple left drive shaft on the transmission side.
  4. Remove left connecting rod for stabilizer.
  5. Place oil collection pan under the transmission.
  6. Unscrew fastening screw for flanged shaft and pull out flange.
    Fig 1: Removing Flange Screw
    G03105493Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Unscrew fastening screws for cover and remove cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Cover & Fastening Screws
    G03105494Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Do not lose the tapered roller bearing outer ring and adjusting shim.

    The adjusting shim is calibrated and cannot be replaced by another shim.

  8. Remove differential.
    Fig 3: Removing Differential
    G03105495Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove tapered roller bearing outer ring and adjusting shim from the transmission housing.
    NOTE: The adjusting shim is calibrated and cannot be replaced by another shim.
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