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Preparing The Vehicle (Vehicles With Central Wheel Lock)

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Information 

Wheel-alignment adapters -1-  must not be used with spacer rings -2-  on the 992.

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Wheel-alignment adapter set for wheels with central lock

1  Four wheel-alignment adapters for wheels with central lock
2  Four spacer rings (only required on the surface of the wheel bolt on the 997 Turbo and 997 Carrera GTS together with -1-  )
3  Four screws (toggles)
4  Four fastening screws (M8 x 55) for central adapter when used with spacer ring -2-  (tightening torque: max. 15 Nm (11 ftlb.))
5  Four fastening screws (M8 x 40) for central adapter when used without spacer ring -2-  (tightening torque: max. 15 Nm (11 ftlb.))
  1. Drive the vehicle onto the wheel-alignment stand without tension. Ensure that axle components are not under tension by moving the vehicle forward and backward several times if necessary.

    Information 

    • Release tool for removing the hub cap is available in the Parts Information.
    • Alternatively, the release tool in luggage compartment can be used.
  2. Carefully lever off the hub cap on all four wheels using the special tool.
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    Removing crested hub cap

    1. 2.1  Insert the metal tab into the opening groove -1-  on the central bolt and swivel back the handle.

      Information 

      All contact surfaces (on the wheel-alignment adapters and wheels) must be clean and flat. Even small particles of dirt can result in incorrect measurements.

  3. > VAS 6830 - Adapter for center lock wheels-1 -  must be fitted on all four wheels (on the M8 thread in the middle of the lockable wheel bolt).
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    Wheel-alignment adapter on wheel

    1. 3.1  Position wheel-alignment adapter -1-  , fit short fastening screw (M8 x 40) and tighten hand-tight (tightening torque: max. 15 Nm (11 ftlb.)). Hold the central adapter -1-  securely (to prevent it from turning) so as not to damage the paintwork on the wheel.
  4. Fit measured-value pickups -4-  or measuring reflectors, with spoiler adapters (50/100 mm long) -3-  if necessary, on the wheel-alignment adapters -1-  .
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    Adapter/measured-value pickup on wheel

    1. 4.1  Secure measured-value pickups -4-  or measuring reflectors with a screw -2-  .
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