Tools And Materials

Suspension alignment of the Panamera differs only slightly from that of conventional suspension alignment. This concerns vehicle height adjustment, wheel-load difference from left to right, special tools and corrections to wheel alignment.

1. -A-  - V.A.G 1923 Open-jawed wrench insert Nr.95-2  - For tightening the lock nut(s) on the front tie rod(s) to the prescribed tightening torque. Can also be used for loosening.
2. -C-  - Torque wrench 00000  for torques of between 70 Nm (52 ftlb.) and 180 Nm (133 ftlb.). - Commercially available; use in combination with tool A.
Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Alignment Tool
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Quick-clamping holders → Self-centering quick-clamping holder  (for securing the measured-value pickups on the wheels) are used for the Panamera. These measured-value pickups are positioned (with the claws first) centrally in the center of the rim and tauten clockwise in the rim with the straining ring.

Fig 2: Identifying Self-Centering Quick-Clamping Holder

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Existing quick-clamping holders (old version) can be retrofitted by replacing the left and right clamping units.