Cayenne (9PA) V6-3.2L (2006)
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The suspension alignment of the Cayenne differs only in minor respects from that of conventional suspension alignment. This applies to both the front
and the rear axles.
The varying strength spring shim, at the bottom between coil springs and spring seats (on the right and left spring struts of the front and rear axles) is
not intended for changing the vehicle height but for compensating for differences in coil-spring load groups.
If the differences in wheel load are too large, the arrangement of the coil springs (same coil springs left/right) and the arrangement of the shims at the
bottom (same shims at bottom left/right) must be checked. Only coil springs and bottom shims with the same color coding should be installed on left
and right.
Due to varying equipment versions (optional extras) a maximum difference in wheel load of 40 kg from left to right is permitted per axle. This results
partly from heavier components compared with standard equipment and partly from additional components being asymmetrically arranged.
Note:
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In general, the following applies: max. 40 kg wheel load difference left to right per axle. However, no more than 60 kg difference in total between
front axle and rear axle.
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In other words: A maximum of 40 kg at one axle and a maximum of 20 kg at the other axle.
Special notes for vehicles with air suspension
If the vehicle is a Cayenne with air suspension, it must be adjusted to normal level. Adjust from the low level to the normal level for the vehicle. Only
align and adjust the vehicle in this position.
If the control unit or one of the self-levelling sensors has been replaced, a calibration must be carried out with the Porsche System Tester.
Adjust vehicle to normal level:
Stop vehicle and apply brake.
Close vehicle doors.
Tap the right-hand rocker switch on the center console in the appropriate direction until vehicle has reached the low level. Then adjust to the vehicle's
normal level. The middle indicator light next to the rocker switch is permanently on. If a further indicator light should come on, a different level is set.
To avoid level adjustment of the air suspension during alignment, switch off level adjustment and switch it back on again when the work is complete.
Information about wheel-alignment corrections for rear axle
WARNING:
Risk due to malfunction in PSM control range if steering angle sensor is uncalibrated or incorrectly calibrated.
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Injury and material damage possible.
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Calibrate steering angle sensor with wheels in straight-ahead position using the Porsche System Tester.
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The steering angle sensor actual value must be checked after a suspension alignment where no changes have been made to the wheel
alignment values.
The kinematic toe-in and caster cannot be adjusted!!
Camber and toe can be adjusted via eccentrics!
Information about wheel-alignment corrections for front axle
WARNING:
Risk due to malfunction in PSM control range if steering angle sensor is uncalibrated or incorrectly calibrated.
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Injury and material damage possible.
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Calibrate steering angle sensor with wheels in straight-ahead position using the Porsche System Tester.
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The steering angle sensor actual value must be checked after a suspension alignment where no changes have been made to the wheel
alignment values.
The steering angle sensor must be calibrated if the previous wheel alignment values (on rear and/or front axle) were changed!
After adjusting the toe, the lock nuts on the tie rods must be tightened to the specified tightening torque of 70 Nm (52 ft lb.)!
Use correct tightening torques!
General procedure for suspension alignment
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Carry out suspension alignment with an optical or electronic wheel alignment tester!
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The measurement procedures should be taken from the operating instructions for the wheel alignment tester used!
To exclude erroneous measurements, the following preconditions must be met before alignment and the following points should be given special
attention:
Empty weight of vehicle, i.e. vehicle in running condition, fully tanked with tire repair kit or spare wheel and tools.
Ball-joint and wheel-bearing play in order (wheel-bearing play cannot be adjusted).
Tire pressure in accordance with specifications, fairly uniform tire tread.
Quick-clamping holder for Cayenne (for the measured-value pickups) correctly fastened to the wheels.
Receiving surfaces for the quick-clamping holder on the wheels must be clean and flat. In particular, always accurately check the levelling surface on
the wheels before fitting the quick-clamping holders.
Strictly comply with maintenance intervals for measuring equipment and measuring platform. If the levelling of the measuring platform or of the
