Installing Front Anti-Roll Bar (PDCC)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Anti-Roll Bar

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

WARNING: Wheel bearing housing raised incorrectly

Risk of squashing
Risk of damage to components

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels).

Mount the halves of the anti-roll-bar mount at the correct position for installation on the anti-roll bar → see Fig 2.
- At the correct position means the larger outer diameter is on the wheel side and the locking lugs are joined together correctly -arrows- .
  
  Fig 2: Installing Anti-Roll-Bar
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Observe the installation position (arrow) -arrow- of the anti-roll-bar mount halves with respect to the anti-roll bar.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Marking On Front Anti-Roll Bar
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Engage at the prescribed take-up points -arrow- .

Fig 4: Locating Take-Up Points On Take-Up Points
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Information
- Visually inspect all parts.
- Replace self-locking nuts.
- Replace all expansion screws (screws which are fitted with torque angle tightening procedure).
- The entire threaded parts of the axle must be tightened in vehicle position. Vehicle position means: vehicle standing on the wheels, or the wheel suspension is being raised with a universal vehicle lift. Dimension -X- , from lower edge of wing to middle of axle 502 mm ±10 mm corresponds to vehicle position.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Universal Vehicle Lift Dimension
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Use an intermediate layer (hard rubber)! Do not damage the brake cover plate.
  
  Fig 6: Precaution For Lifting Brake Cover Plate
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Observe correct tightening torques → Tightening torques for front axle.
Position anti-roll bar and fit clamps and the four fastening screws in vehicle position.
Fit the four anti-roll bar fastening screws.
Fit the two steel flexi-pipes. The markings must be aligned precisely during installation .

Fig 7: Locating Marking On Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fit the connecting links.
Following assembly, check carefully once again that the steel flexi-pipes are not twisted! The toothed rings -arrows- must be positioned on the steel flexi-pipes in such a way that they provide adequate protection in the event of contact with adjacent components.

Fig 8: Locating Rear-Axle Toothed Rings
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.