Installing front connecting link (suspension/stabilizer)

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.

WARNING: Wheel bearing housing raised incorrectly

Risk of crushing
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).

Information

All screws and threaded joints on the axle must be tightened in vehicle position. Vehicle position means: vehicle standing on its wheels or the wheel suspension is raised with a universal vehicle lift. Dimension -1- , from lower edge of wing to center of axle corresponds to vehicle position. The current height values can be found in

→ 4495TW ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT .

Pay particular attention to the following points!

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Screws and nuts are Geomet-coated and must not be greased .

Installation is performed in reverse order to removal. Pay particular attention to the following:

Tighten fastening screw -1- . Initial tightening 40 Nm (30 ft. lb.) Final tightening +90°

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Tighten fastening screw -3- . Initial tightening 40 Nm (30 ft. lb.) Final tightening +90°