Porsche 996 TT, Repair Manual

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Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels)! •
When raising, use a suitable intermediate layer (hard rubber)! •
Do not damage the brake cover plate! •
Note
Carry out a visual inspection of all parts!
•
Grease the drive shaft toothing with Optimoly HT! •
Replace self−locking nuts! •
A spacer ring is fitted between the drive shaft and transmission −arrow− ! The spacer ring is installed
in Tiptronic vehicles only! •
The entire threaded parts of the axle must be tightened in vehicle position! Vehicle position means:
vehicle standing on the wheels, or the wheel suspension is being raised with a universal vehicle lift!
Use an intermediate layer (hard rubber)! Do not damage the brake cover plate! •
Use correct tightening torques!
•
It is not necessary to calibrate the sensor for headlight beam adjustment (only left vehicle side!)! •
1. Swivel the wheel carrier outwards until
there is enough space for the drive shaft
to be retracted. A second fitter is
required!
2. Push spacer ring onto inner joint. Fit both
axle struts −arrows− on the wheel carrier.
Insert wear indicator/speed sensor wire in the
einordnung
Installing the drive shaft (Tiptronic transmission) 1317