Wheel Service & Repair for 911 Carrera Targa (1996)
Technology Wheel Steel Valve Core (Part 1 Of 2)
Technology Wheel Steel Valve Core (Part 2 Of 2)
Important Notes On Removal And Installation
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Do not use proprietary steel valves.
The Porsche valves are shorter (dimension X).
In the case of Porsche valves, dimension X is approx. 43 mm.
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Only the complete valve is available as a spare part.
See spare parts catalog.
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The valve insert is of a proprietary type.
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Valve cap No. 1 is equipped with a seal (air-tight).
Do not use a proprietary valve cap.
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The shank of the fastening nut No. 2 must face the valve base.
Otherwise the valve will not be firmly seated.
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Observe the position of washer No. 3 (arrow).
If the washer is incorrectly installed, the O-ring will be damaged.
This may cause more serious damage.
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When loosening and tightening fastening nut No. 2, you must hold a screw driver against the valve base.
There is a slot for a screwdriver in the valve base.
Installation
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Insert valve No. 5 with base seal (already installed) into wheel.
Push O-ring No. 4 carefully onto valve from outside.
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Install washer No. 3 in correct position (arrow).
The O-ring will then fit into the recess on the washer.
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Install fastening nut No. 2 with shank facing valve base.
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Tighten fastening nut with 3.5 ±0.5 Nm (2.2 ±0.4 ft lb) using a torque wrench.
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When tightening nut, hold a screwdriver against the valve base.