Cayenne GTS (9PA) V8-4.8L (2008)
Remove wheel.
Removing front spring strut
Information
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The steel springs do not apply for the Cayenne Turbo.
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Standard Cayenne Turbo equipment: Air springs with levelling system and vertical adjustment
Caution
Increased risk of accidents if the wheel carrier is raised improperly!
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Injuries and material damage are 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.
1. Lift wheel carrier carefully to facilitate removal. Use a suitable lift with rubber base in order to prevent slipping.
2. Unscrew plastic nuts -arrows- on front wheel housing liner.
3. Fix upper axle strut with spring compressor VW 552. This involves tensioning the axle strut slightly because otherwise the top ball joint can be
damaged. When doing this, the spring compressor VW 552 is engaged in the upper opening of the wheel housing (double panel) and in the axle