Removing And Installing Hub Caps

Information 

• There is a new puller tool for the new generation hub cap (without a hole). 
• For correct use, a sealing cord (butyl cord) is still required. Order this in the Porsche Spare Parts Information (000.043.101.00). 

Tool:  > P90009 - Puller 

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Puller tool for hub cap

1. Preparing tool:
   1. 1.1  Insert the sealing cord into the groove -1-  on the tool.

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      Groove for sealing cord on tool

   2. 1.2  Press sealing cord -2-  into the groove. The sealing cord must protrude out of the groove -X- so that it can adhere cleanly to the hub cap and the tool does not leave any scratches. To do this, put several layers one over the other.

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      Inserting sealing cord

   3. 1.3  If the sealing cord -2-  no longer sticks, replace it.
2. Press the puller -1-  with the sealing cord at a centred position onto the wheel hub -2-  .

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   Using puller tool

   1. 2.1  Pull off hub cap and remove it from the puller.
   2. 2.2  Slide protective cover onto the puller.
3. Install wheel hub -1-  with the tip facing the valve -2-  (-Arrow-  ).

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   Installation position of wheel hub