Cayenne (9PA) V6-3.2L (2006)
19. Carefully guide out the spring strut.
Installing front spring strut
ATTENTION:
Increased risk of accident due to raising the wheel carrier incorrectly. When filling the air spring struts, the vehicle lifts.
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Injury and material damage possible.
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Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels). When raising the suspension, use a
suitable intermediate layer (hard rubber).
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Do not damage the brake cover plate.
Note;
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Visually inspect all parts.
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If a new spring strut is fitted, it must be pre-filled to 3 bar in its original packaging.
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Replace self-locking nuts.
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Replace all expansion screws (screws which are fitted with torque angle tightening procedure).
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The entire threaded parts of the axle must be tightened in vehicle position. Vehicle position means: vehicle standing on the wheels or the wheel
suspension being raised using a universal vehicle lift. Dimension -X-, from lower edge of wing to middle of axle 502 mm ± 10 mm corresponds to
vehicle position.
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Use an intermediate layer - (hard rubber). Do not damage the brake cover plate.
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When fitting the ball joints, ensure that the bevel pinions are clean! Remove dirt or grease on bevel pinions, e.g. with a lint-free cloth. Do not use
cleaning agent/solvent.
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Observe correct tightening torques.
1. Carefully guide in spring strut -arrow-, position with the auxiliary pins and tighten at the mounting saddle with the specified tightening torque.