Installing front spring strut
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.
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When fitting the upper trailing arms to the wheel bearing housing, the pins of the upper trailing arms must be pressed fully into the bores on the wheel bearing housing.
- Installation is performed in reverse order.
Observe specified tightening torques:
Mounting saddle to spring strut (PASM only): Tightening torque 30 Nm (22 ft. lb.)
Mounting saddle to body: Initial tightening 40 Nm (30 ft. lb.) Final tightening +90°
Observe the tightening sequence -1 to 4- !
Upper trailing arm to wheel bearing housing: Tightening torque 45 Nm (33 ft. lb.)