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 rear axle housing.
  > Pre-tightening 40 Nm (30 ftlb.) (29.5 ftlb.) and > Final tightening + 180 (133 ftlb.) °
3. 1.3 Tighten screw securing control arm to wheel bearing housing.
  > Initial tightening of 70 Nm (52 ftlb.) (51.6 ftlb.) and > Final tightening + 180 (133 ftlb.) °