Porsche 911 GT3 -, Owner'S Manual

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Wheel Bolts
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Warning!
Risk of wheel bolt breakage and wheel sepa-
ration, resulting in severe personal injury or
death.
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Follow all instructions concerning wheel bolts.
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Always clean the wheel bolts before fitting.
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Apply a thin coat of Optimoly TA (aluminium
pastel on the thread and between the bolt head
and movable spherical cap ring
(arrows).
The bearing surface of the spherical cap
facing the wheel must not be greased.
Practical Tips, Emergency Service
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Replace damaged wheel bolts.
Only use the Original Porsche wheel bolts
specially designed for this vehicle type.
Tightening torque
Tightening torque of wheel bolts:
130 Nmj96 ftlb.
Wheel Securing Bolts
The wrench socket for the wheel securing bolts is
in the tool pocket.
To loosen or tighten the wheel bolt with anti-theft
protection, a wrench socket with the appropriate
coding must be used between the wheel bolt and
the wheel-bolt spanner.
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When positioning the wrench socket, ensure
that it engages fully in the teeth of the wheel
bolt.
If the wheels have to be removed at the workshop,
please do not forget to hand over the wrench
socket for the wheel securing bolts along with the
car key.
Changing a wheel
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Warning!
Risk of injury. The car may slip off the jack.
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Make sure that no one is in the vehicle when
jacking up and changing a wheel.
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Always place the car on stable supports if work
has to be carried out under the car.
Risk of damage to the brake discs of the
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB).
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Always screw in both assembly aids when
changing a wheel.
1. Fully apply the handbrake, engage 1st gear
and withdraw the ignition key.
2. Secure the car against rolling away, e.g. by
means of wedges under the wheels on the op-
posite side.
This is particularly important on slopes.