Installing Front-Axle Carrier

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• All screws and bolts on the axle must be tightened in vehicle position  . Vehicle position means: vehicle resting on its wheels, or the wheel suspension is lifted with a universal jack. -Dimension X from lower edge of wing to center of axle corresponds to vehicle position. For the current height values, please refer to the adjustment values for suspension alignment  → 4495TW ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT .
  Fig 1: Adjusting Dimension X Lower Edge Of Wing To Centre Of Axle

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• Visually inspect all parts  .
• Replace self-locking nuts  .
• Replace all expansion screws (screws fitted using torque angle tightening procedure)  .
• Use correct tightening torques and torque angle  . → 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR FRONT AXLE

1. Position the -front-axle carrier-  on the mounting frame.
   Fig 2: Identifying Front-Axle Carrier

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2. Position the lifting platform -1-  on the markings -A-  .
   Fig 3: Positioning Lifting Platform

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3. Position the front-axle carrier back in its original, marked installation position and be careful not to damage adjacent parts.
4. Fit the four fastening screws -arrows-  .
   Fig 4: Locating Fastening Screws On Front-Axle Carrier

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5. Remove the -lifting platform-  using the assembly frame  .
   Fig 5: Identifying Lifting Platform

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6. Fit the connecting link -2-  on the anti-roll bar -3-  and screw in the fastening screw -1-  .
   Fig 6: Identifying Connecting Link For Anti-Roll Bar

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7. Press the trailing arm into the mounting points on the front-axle carrier -A-  .
   Fig 7: Installing Trailing Arm

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8. Insert and fit the eccentric screws -1-  . Fit according to the markings -A, B-  . → 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR FRONT AXLE

   Raise the wheel bearing housing slightly using a suitable jack to avoid damaging the dust bellows for the steering when tightening the eccentric screws.

   Fig 8: Identifying Marking On Eccentric Screws

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9. Fit fastening screws -1-  for securing drive shaft to transmission. → 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR FRONT AXLE
   Fig 9: Identifying Screws On Drive Shaft To Transmission

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10. Fit the rear cardan shaft. → Installing Rear Final Drive
11. Fit the steering column at the steering gear. → Installing Steering Column (Centre)

    Use a new clamping screw  .

    Fig 10: Installing Steering Column

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    1. 11.1. Press the steering column -2-  onto the steering gear -3-  (-A-  ).
    2. 11.2. Insert a new clamping screw -1-  and fit without tension.
12. Position hydraulic line (intake pipe) -2-  and fit the clamp -1-  .
    Fig 11: Identifying Front Left Hydraulic Line

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13. Fit the upper hydraulic line -1-  (pressure line) at the steering gear - 2-  .
    Fig 12: Hydraulic Line - Steering Gear

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14. For vehicles with PDCC (Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control - anti-roll stabilization): 

    On vehicles with PDCC, the lines must be fitted at the flow distributor and at the front right side member.

15. Position the heat shield -2-  on the steering gear and fit the fastening screws -1-  .
    Fig 13: Identifying Heat Shield For Steering Gear

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16. Fit the tie rod on the wheel bearing housing. → Installing Tie Rod
17. Spring compressor VW 552 -1-  can now be removed from the upper trailing arm -2-  .
    Fig 14: Identifying Spring Compressor On Upper Trailing Arm

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