911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996) F6-3.6L (2003)
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Observe the correct allocation (running gear version) when installing new springs and/or dampers.
Distinguishing feature of coil springs and dampers
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Identification of the running gear version (spring constant/spring length) by two different colored lines (for example, 1 x brown and 1 x yellow).
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Identification of the coil spring tolerance group (load group) for determination of the compensation part (spring plate) thickness.
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Color dot (color label) to differentiate the damper identifier.
1 white line = 0.5 mm thick compensation part.
1 green line = 4.0 mm thick compensation part.
Brown dot = Standard running gear, RoW/USA
Green dot = Sport-type running gear, RoW
Grey dot = Sport-type running gear, USA
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Tension coil spring with spring clamp.
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Clamp eye of vibration damper in the vise (use jaw liners).
Assembly
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Place pre-tensioned coil spring on the vibration damper.
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Slide the protective tube/additional spring assembly on the piston rod.
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Slide the washer No. 7 and stop plate No. 6 (No. 6 in correct position) as far as they will go onto the piston rod.