Installing All-Wheel Final Drive

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Installation is performed in reverse order. Observe specified tightening torques and tightening sequence. Fit a new circlip.
1. 1.1 Clean input flange on all-wheel final drive and connecting shaft at the splines and apply a light coating of new assembly paste (see PET).
2. 1.2 All-wheel final drive - observe tightening sequence
  > Tightening torque 54 Nm (40 ftlb.)
3. 1.3 Console
  > Tightening torque 54 Nm (40 ftlb.)
4. 1.4 Engine carrier to engine
  > Initial tightening 50 Nm (37 ftlb.)
  
  > Final tightening + 90°
5. 1.5 Engine mount to engine carrier
  > Tightening torque 55 Nm (41 ftlb.)

Fig 1: Front-Axle Final Drive And Console Screws Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Tightening sequence for front-axle final drive and console