911 Carrera (997) F6-3.6L (2006)
6. Insert crankshaft. Check that the thrust washers are seated properly.
7. Carefully position gear carrier half 1-3 on the crankshaft and gear carrier half 4-6. Fix the gear carrier halves by tapping them carefully with a
plastic hammer.
8. Position 14 M9 x 127 thrust-bearing screws manually. Pre-tighten screws to the required tightening torque in accordance with the tightening
sequence. Then tighten to the required torque angle. Initial tightening 11 ft. lbs.; Torque angle 120°
9. Check axial play of crankshaft. Fit dial gauge and dial gauge holder on gear carrier (flywheel side) and place against crankshaft flange. Press
crankshaft manually against probe of dial gauge and set dial gauge to '0'. Press crankshaft away from dial gauge. Repeat process several times and
note measured value.
10. Insert connecting rod bearing in connecting rod and connecting rod cap. Coat sliding surface with Optimol Optipit (available from Porsche Parts
Service: 000.043.204.17).
Note: Connecting rod bolts must always be replaced.
11. Fit each of the connecting rods of cylinder 4-6 with the allocated connecting rod cap at the bearing surfaces of cylinders 4, 5 and 6. Position new
screws manually. Pay attention to the installation position of the connecting rods: The recesses of the connecting-rod bearing twist lock face the oil
pan (when the gear carrier is installed in the crankcase).