911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996) F6-3.4L (1999)
Adjusting camber
After loosening the lock nut, turn eccentric B appropriately.
Note: Use special tool 9626 in combination with a torque wrench to loosen and tighten the lock nuts of the toe and camber eccentrics. The
prescribed lock nut tightening torque of 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.) corresponds to a setting on the torque wrench of approximately 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
Front axle
Adjusting camber*
The camber is adjusted by moving the spring strut transversely. For this purpose, loosen the three fastening nuts on the spring-strut mount and, to
move the spring strut, remove the covering cap on the piston rod.
Adjusting caster*
The caster is not adjustable on standard vehicles. In the event of repairs, a caster adjustment facility can be installed if necessary (as with the
Boxster).
Refer to Installing Caster Eccentric under Control Arm for a description and for requirements.
*
The steering angle sensor must be calibrated if the previous wheel alignment values for vehicles with PSM (Porsche Stability Management)
were changed!
Adjusting toe*
Preliminary work: Check whether the steering wheel is displaced with respect to the steering gear. To do this, center the steering gear as described
below.
Turn wheels to the straight-ahead position.
Then readjust the front wheel alignment, if necessary, until pin No. 2 in driver No. 1 and the lug on the steering gear housing No. 4 line up.
No. 3 is the desired breaking point for pins in new steering gears. (New) pin No. 2 is inserted into driver No. 1 and lies with its underside within