911 Carrera (997) F6-3.6L (2006)
Seating of thrust washer with crankshaft
7. Carefully position gear carrier half 1-3 on the crankshaft and gear carrier half 4-6. Fix the gear carrier halves by tapping them carefully with a
plastic hammer.
8. Position 14 M9 x 127 thrust-bearing screws manually. Pre-tighten screws to the required tightening torque in accordance with the tightening
sequence. Then tighten to the required torque angle. -> Initial tightening: 15 Nm (11 ftlb.); -> Torque angle: 120°
Tightening sequence for gear carrier
9. Check axial play of crankshaft. Fit dial gauge and dial gauge holder on gear carrier (flywheel side) and place against crankshaft flange. Press
crankshaft manually against probe of dial gauge and set dial gauge to '0'. Press crankshaft away from dial gauge. Repeat process several times and
note measured value.
Dial gauge, crankshaft axial play
10. Insert connecting rod bearing in connecting rod and connecting rod cap. Coat sliding surface with Optimol Optipit.
Information
Connecting rod bolts must always be replaced.
11. Fit each of the connecting rods of cylinder 4-6 with the allocated connecting rod cap at the bearing surfaces of cylinders 4, 5 and 6. Position new