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Removing and installing front final drive: Removal

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  1. Remove cardan shaft (refer to Removing and installing cardan shaft  ).
  2. Remove underbody panel (front).
  3. Remove diagonal braces at front and panel.
    Fig 1: Removing Diagonal Braces At Front And Panel
    G03105550Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove drive shafts at the transmission and protect the shafts against damage (use scrap pieces of hose with a diameter of 30 mm).
    NOTE:
    • To protect the coolant pipes against scratches when the final drive is removed or installed, it is advisable to protect the pipes with adhesive tape in the area of the final drive.
  5. Place transmission jack under the transmission and secure with fixing strap.
  6. Remove pipe holder and unscrew fastening screws/nuts for the rear transmission support.
    CAUTION: Do not undo screw "C".
    NOTE:
    Fig 2: Removing Pipe Holder & Unscrewing Fastening Screws/Nuts For Rear Transmission Support
    G03105551Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Undo fastening nuts for front transmission support and unscrew the studs.
    Fig 3: Removing Fastening Nuts For Front Transmission Support
    G03105552Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Carefully lower the transmission out. When doing so, avoid damaging the coolant pipes.
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