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Preliminary Work

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WARNING: Vehicle can fall down
  • Risk of squashing or crushing
  • Risk of damage to the vehicle

→ Do not place any solid objects under the raised vehicle.

→ Ensure that the lifting platform is prevented from lowering.

→ Remove solid objects before lowering the vehicle.

→ Raise the vehicle only at the jacking points provided.

→ The outer jacking points should be used primarily.

WARNING: Danger of objects or loads falling down
  • Risk of squashing or crushing

→ Secure components to prevent them from falling down.

  1. Support the engine.
    1. 1.1. Retaining device 9624/3  must be screwed to the cross member. Then turn spindle upwards and support engine.
      Fig 1: Identifying Engine Support Special Tool
      G09585083Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Automatic vehicles: 

      Manual transmission vehicles: 

      Information 

      Loosen and tighten screws on the component according to specifications.