911 Carrera Coupe (996) F6-3.6L (2002)
socket a/f 14.
Tiptronic:
6. Remove the torque-converter drive plate. Fit special tool toothed segment No. 9538/1 for countering using an M12 x 50 screw. Unscrew 8 M10 x
25 x 1 Torx socket screws and remove drive plate.
Manual transmission:
NOTE: In order to avoid deforming the thrust plate housing, always loosen the pan-head screws on the clutch pressure plate in several stages and
in diametrically opposite sequence.
7. Remove thrust plate and drive plate. Release and unscrew 6 M8 pan-head screws gradually and in diametrically opposite sequence.
8. Remove double-mass flywheel (DMF). Fit special tool toothed segment No. 9538/1 for countering using an M12 x 50 screw. Unscrew 8 M10 x 50
Torx socket screws and remove the DMF.
9. Unscrew 2 M6 x 12 hexagon-head bolts on the coolant pipe (heating) cylinder side 4 - 6.
10. Remove primary chain tensioner -arrow- (hexagon socket a/f 32).
11. Remove chain tensioner, cylinder bank 1 - 3 (hexagon socket a/f 32).
12. Unscrew M8 hexagon collar nut on the bearing cover of the intermediate shaft with special tool socket wrench No. 9110, at the same time
countering at the slotted threaded pin on the intermediate shaft with a suitable screwdriver.
13. Unscrew the three M6 x 20 hexagon-head bolts (micro-encapsulated) on the intermediate-shaft flange. Replace screws during installation.
NOTE: Lever the bearing cover out carefully so as not to damage the sealing surfaces.