Cayenne GTS (9PA) V8-4.8L (2008)
Installing rear spring strut
Caution
Increased risk of accident due to raising the wheel carrier incorrectly. When filling the air spring struts, the vehicle lifts.
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Injury and material damage possible.
-> Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels). When raising the suspension, use a suitable
intermediate layer (hard rubber).
-> Do not damage the brake cover plate.
Information
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Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels). When raising the suspension, use a suitable
intermediate layer (hard rubber).
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Do not damage the brake cover plate.
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The entire threaded parts of the axle must be tightened in vehicle position! Vehicle position means: vehicle standing on the wheels, or the wheel
suspension is being raised with a universal vehicle lift! Dimension -X-, from lower edge of wing to middle of axle 506 mm ± 10 mm corresponds
to vehicle position!
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Carry out a visual inspection of all parts!
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Replace self-locking nuts!
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If a new spring strut is fitted, it must be pre-filled to 3 bar in its original packaging.
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Replace all expansion screws (screws which are fitted with torque angle tightening procedure)!
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Use correct tightening torques and torque angle!
1. Insert spring strut into vehicle.