Cayenne S (9PA) V8-4.5L (2003)
Tools
Removal
Caution! Danger of injury and material damage if the wheel carrier is raised incorrectly.
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Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels). When raising, use a suitable
intermediate layer (hard rubber).
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Do not damage the brake cover plate.
When fitting/removing the air-spring strut, the drive shaft is removed and installed.
1. Open bonnet, remove cowl panel cover and respective side engine compartment lining. To do this, the windscreen wiper arms must be removed.
2. Remove hub cap using puller hook 9229/1 and undo drive shaft fastening at the side of the wheel before raising the vehicle. Operate the brake
whilst doing so (2 workers required).
3. Raise vehicle.
4. To bleed the level control system (air pressure must be allowed to escape out of system), use the Porsche System Tester. To do this, select the
Bleed level control menu item in the Level control system.
5. Lift wheel carrier carefully to facilitate removal. Use a suitable -lift with rubber base- in order to prevent slipping.