Installing Control Arm

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Zero position (shown on rear axle as an example)
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

Threaded joints must only be tightened in zero position to prevent warping in the bearings.
1. 1.1 Before tightening the trailing arm screws: Lift the wheel suspension to zero position using lifting equipment (e.g. > VAS 6931 - engine and gearbox jack ).
2. 1.2 Tighten screw securing control arm to front-axle carrier.
  > Initial tightening 70 Nm (51.6 ftlb.) and > Final tightening + 180°
3. 1.3 Tighten nut securing control arm joint pin to wheel bearing housing.
  > Tightening torque 140 Nm (103.3 ftlb.)
4. 1.4 Tighten screws on heat protection.
  1. 1.4.1 Tighten (one-piece) heat protection on front-axle carrier.
    > Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.6 ftlb.)
  2. 1.4.2 Tighten (one-piece) heat protection on longitudinal member.
    > Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.) (6.6 ftlb.)
  3. 1.4.3 Tighten (two-piece) heat protection on front-axle carrier.
    > Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.6 ftlb.)
  4. 1.4.4 Tighten (two-piece) upper part of heat protection on longitudinal member.
    > Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.) (6.6 ftlb.)
  5. 1.4.5 Tighten (two-piece) upper part of heat protection to lower part.
    > Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.) (6.6 ftlb.)