911 Turbo Cabriolet AWD (997) F6-3.6L Turbo (2008)
Removing and installing front axle
Removing front axle
The front axle is removed complete with spring struts, wheel carriers, drive shafts (for all-wheel drive), steering gear and tie rods. Drain coolant and
remove the brake calliper at the wheel carrier (brake hydraulic system not open).
Overview of front-axle cross member
(1) - Hexagon-head bolt for steering gear, M10. (Must not be loosened!)
2 - Hexagon-head bolt for front axle, M12
3 - Hexagon-head bolt for front axle, M14
4 - Hexagon-head bolt for front axle, M14
5 - Hexagon-head bolt for front axle, M14
(6) - Hexagon-head bolt for coolant pipe, M6. (Must not be loosened!)
(7) - Hexagon-head bolt for coolant pipe, M6. (Must not be loosened!)
(8) - Holder for coolant pipe. (Must not be loosened!)
Brake line holder
1. Remove brake line holder and electric cable plug.
1.1.
Remove brake line holder on the wheel carrier at the left and right by loosening and unscrewing the screw -3-.
1.2.
Loosen electric cable plug by loosening and unscrewing the nut -2-.
1.3.
Disconnect electric cable plug -1- for the wheel speed sensor and brake pad wear indicator.