911 GT2 (996) F6-3.6L Turbo (2003)
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Track Rod On Steering Gear
Installation
Install in reverse order. It is essential to observe the following points while doing so:
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Replace steering-gear fastening screws and the fit bolt of the steering shaft whenever they have been removed. Screw threads must be clean and
free of grease.
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Ensure that no damage (scoring) is caused to the steering rack.
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Mount the track rods on the steering gear. Then secure the respective bellows with new clamping rings.
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Push on universal joint (steering shaft) with the steering gear and steering wheel or airbag contact unit (spiral spring) in center position. For ease of
assembly, put steering-gear fastening screws just in place.
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Observe notes for sliding piece and airbag contact unit.
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Observe note on steering-gear center position as described under Alignment.
Note:
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When topping up or filling in Pentosin, make sure that it does not come into contact with the coolant hoses. Observe the specifications in order to
avoid overfilling and thus overflowing.
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If coolant hoses come into contact with Pentosin, thoroughly clean them with water IMMEDIATELY.
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Replace visibly swollen coolant hoses.
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After fitting the pressure lines, fill steering hydraulics with Pentosin CHF 11 S and bleed steering system.
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Tighten all screw connections with the prescribed tightening torque values.
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Check and/or adjust track.
Notes For Sliding Piece And Airbag Contact Unit
1. If sliding piece No. -1- was pulled off steering shaft No. -4-, notch No. -2- must point to the tooth gap No. -3- on assembly.
Warning: Malfunctions of the driver's airbag unit possible. Do not trap the cable of the contact unit. Ensure correct routing.
2. If the steering wheel was not fixed before the steering gear was removed, the position of the contact unit (spiral spring) may no longer be correct.
In this event, remove steering wheel and move contact unit to center position.
Centre position:
3. First move contact unit against the end stop.
