Installing Rear Axle Carrier

→ Do not reach into the danger area.

→ Secure the system to prevent it from being activated accidentally.

→ Keep third parties away from the danger area.

→ Do not reach into the danger area.

→ Secure the system to prevent it from being activated accidentally.

→ Keep third parties away from the danger area.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

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

Information 

When working on the exhaust system, rear axle and vibration dampers, position the mounting frame correctly on the lifting platform and carefully remove the rear axle housing. Watch out for falling parts when removing and installing components on the mounting frame.

Information 

When working on the exhaust system, rear axle and vibration dampers, position the mounting frame correctly on the lifting platform and carefully remove the rear axle housing. Watch out for falling parts when removing and installing components on the mounting frame.

Information 

• Before installing, give the parts a visual check. 
• Position the rear axle housing with respect to the body at the markings made previously. 
• Position the cardan shaft at the markings made previously. 
• Replace all fastening nuts and 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 using a universal vehicle lift. Dimension -X-  , from lower edge of wing to middle of axle 506 mm ± 10 mm corresponds to vehicle position. 
  Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Position Mark

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• Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels). When raising the suspension, use a suitable intermediate layer (hard rubber). 
• Observe correct tightening torques. 
• The vehicle suspension must be aligned following repair work → Suspension alignment, complete. 
• Calibrate the steering angle sensor with the Porsche System Tester →  456005 INITIALISING AND CALIBRATING STEERING ANGLE SENSOR  . 
  Fig 2: Identifying Porsche System Tester

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• Calibrate level adjustment with the Porsche System Tester → Calibration. 
• Perform a function test. 

Installation is performed in reverse order.

1. Position the rear axle housing on the mounting frame.
2. Pre-fit the accessories on the rear axle housing. Get another worker to help. A final tightening of the screw connections must be performed when the vehicle is in normal vehicle position.
3. Position the rear axle housing and damper housing back in the original, marked installation position and tighten; be careful not to damage adjacent parts -arrows-  .
   Fig 3: Identifying Rear Axle Housing Mounting Nut

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4. Fit the axle shafts, anti-roll bar, plug connections and the vent line on the rear axle differential.
5. Fit the cardan shaft, brake cables, brake callipers and combination connectors. Observe correct cable routing.
6. On vehicles with level adjustment, attach the air connection to the spring struts.