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Installing front drive shaft

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Grease splines with a little Optimally TA aluminum paste and insert drive shaft. When doing this, press the inner joint together fully.
  2. Installation is performed in reverse order.

    Observe specified tightening torques:

    Drive shaft to transmission: Initial tightening 30 Nm (22 ft. lb.) Final tightening +90° 

    Drive shaft to wheel hub (Step 1: Wheels suspended in mid-air, operate brake while tightening): Tightening torque 200 Nm (148 ft. lb.) 

    Drive shaft to wheel hub (Step 2: Wheels on the ground): Torque angle 180°