Porsche 996 TT, Repair Manual

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40 09 Front−axle cross member − permissible
combinations
New front−axle cross member − as of model '02
Allocating the front−axle cross member to the body
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New front−axle cross member − as of model '02
As of model '02, the front−axle cross member is attached to the body at the rear fastening with two
screws −arrows− . Up to this point (up to the end of model '01), only one screw was used for
fastening. •
The tightening torque has not been changed. •
The previous front−axle cross member −F1− , with one fastening screw securing it to the body (per
side) is still available as a spare part. •
Only certain combinations of front−axle cross member attachment −F1 or F2− to the body are
permitted! •
F2 2 fastening points (as of model '02)
F1 1 fastening point
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Allocating the front−axle cross member to the body
CAUTION
Material damage will result in the area of the axle mount/axle fastening due to reduced strength, if correct
allocation is not observed!
Only install permissible combinations of front−axle cross member to the body (standard
construction)! •
Do not install front−axle cross members with one fastening screw (F1) in vehicles with two body
mounting points (K2)!
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