911 Turbo Cabriolet AWD (997) F6-3.6L Turbo (2008)
Coil spring
8. Align the spring strut mount with the vibration damper. -Lug- of spring strut mount must line up with the middle fork of the lower vibration
damper.
Positioning spring strut mount
9. Tighten lock nut to 32 Nm (24 ftlb.). Counter at the bolts (M8) on the spring strut mount at the same time.
There is no need to counter at the piston rod because there is a strong grip between the spring strut mount and piston rod.
On PASM spring struts, use a suitable socket wrench insert, e.g. socket wrench insert for ATF temp. switch assembly NR.18.
Tightening torque for all 997 rear-axle spring struts: 32 Nm (24 ftlb.).
The tightening torque of 32 Nm (24 ftlb.) applies - even contrary to previously published specifications - for all 997 rear-axle spring struts
(conventional and with PASM)!
Spring strut mount