911 Turbo Cabriolet AWD (997) F6-3.6L Turbo (2008)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Removal and Replacement
Front Suspension
Removing and installing front spring strut
Removing and installing spring strut - preliminary work
1. On vehicles with all-wheel drive (911 Carrera 4/911 Turbo), detach the drive shaft fastening at the side of the wheel before raising the vehicle.
Actuate the brake while doing this.
2. Raise the vehicle.
Removing front spring strut
1. Loosen stabilizer mount at stabilizer (counter with Torx T30).
2. Unscrew linkage for range adjustment -1- (headlight height adjustment) on the trailing arm. Left side only.
On vehicles with all-wheel drive (911 Carrera 4/911 Turbo), remove the spoiler at the diagonal arm -2- (the air guide for the brake cooling).
Linkage for range adjustment
3. Loosen tie rod and control arm at wheel carriers and press off the ball joints with special tool press-out tool 9560. When loosening the lock nuts,