911 Carrera (997) F6-3.6L (2006)
Cross member with diagonal braces on body
8. Lower vehicle to working height (lower platform lift) and support cross member with a hydraulic lift (use a hard rubber base or wooden block:
-see Figure-).
Cross member support
9. Loosen threaded connections -3+4- securing cross member to body (front) and threaded connections -5+6- securing cross member with diagonal
arm to body (front) (screws -1+2- have already been removed).
Cross member with diagonal brace to body
10. Loosen threaded connections securing cross member to body (rear): -7+8-, screw out -9+10- by approx. 10 mm.
11. Lower front cross member slightly (approx. 50 to 60 mm).
12. Pull out steering gear to the left (to the right for right-hand drive vehicles).
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Ensure that no damage (scoring) is caused to the steering rack. To loosen and tighten the tie rods, secure the steering gear on a suitable plate.
13. If necessary, loosen and remove right and left tie rods on the steering gear.