911 Turbo Cabriolet (996) F6-3.6L Turbo (2004)
6. Remove the lower fastening screw of the spring strut -arrow-.
7. Undo the nut on the tie rod end (if necessary counter with Torx screwdriver 9546). Press the tie rod end off with a press-out tool 9560.
8. Disengage the parking brake cable at the parking brake lever. To do this, remove the floor of the oddments tray in the center console. Undo the 2
M8 nuts -1-. Remove the tab washer -3- from the retaining lug -4- with a screwdriver. Take the corresponding parking brake cable out of the
guide.
9. Press the wear indicator/speed sensor wire out of the holder. Undo both upper axle struts and remove the screws. Press the drive shaft out, if
necessary (given unfavorable tolerances) with a wheel-hub extractor.
10. Swivel the wheel carrier outwards until there is enough space for the drive shaft to be extended. A second fitter is required!
Installing the drive shaft (manual transmission)
Caution:
Danger of injury and material damage if the wheel carrier is raised incorrectly!
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Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels)! When raising, use a suitable
intermediate layer (hard rubber)!
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Do not damage the brake cover plate!
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