911 Carrera Cabriolet (996) F6-3.6L (2003)
(A). The shock-absorber piston rod is thereby shifted outwards. Use new fastening nuts. Before tightening the fastening nuts, adjust spring strut
mount in accordance with the applied marking (position of the three collar nuts). Use correct tightening torque.
A = Outer side B = Inner side
4. Check and adjust steering-geometry values at the front axle.
Note: If assembly work was performed or parts replaced that affect the vehicle height, a complete wheel alignment is necessary.
Rear Suspension
Removal
1. Raise vehicle, remove rear wheel.
2. Loosen fastening nuts M10 (3 ea. / arrows) from the spring strut mount in the vehicle interior. Before doing this, mark the installed position of the
spring strut mount (position of the three collar nuts).
3. Loosen stabilizer mount at stabilizer (counter with open-ended wrench).
4. Loosen screw connection between spring strut/wheel carrier (arrow). Pull out (remove) spring strut.
Installation
1. Install in reverse order. Before installing, give the parts a visual check. Replace fastening nuts.
2. Do not grease screwed connections in Dacromet finish - aluminum color. Use correct tightening torques.
3. Insert spring strut into vehicle. Before tightening the fastening nuts, adjust spring strut mount in accordance with the applied marking (position of
the three fastening nuts). Tightening torque: 46 Nm (34 ft. lbs.)
4. When new parts are installed that affect vehicle height, suspension alignment must be carried out.