Fitting Front-Axle Control Arm, Right

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Centre bore in road model
Rear bore only for Cup vehicles (for racing circuit camber values)
1. B - Front right trailing arm
2. C - Direction of travel
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Front-Axle Control Arm - Right
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6. Fit the following accessories 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-Axle Control Arm Accessories
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Front anti-roll bar position: 911 GT3/911 GT3 RS (997) = position -2- (status as at July 2007). If the position of the anti-roll bar is to be changed, this is described in Adjustment values for suspension alignment, under Anti-roll bar setting (updated).

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