Cayman (987) F6-2.9L (2009)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Removal and Replacement
Front Suspension
Removing and installing spring strut
Removing and installing spring strut - preliminary work
1. Raise the vehicle.
Removing front spring strut
1. Loosen stabilizer mount at stabilizer (counter with Torx T30).
2. 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,
counter at the ball-joint pins with special tool screwdriver 9546 (Torx screwdriver).
Loosening tie rod
3. Disconnect plug connection at wheel carrier and pull out plugs. Undo plug connection at wheel carrier and unclip electric wires at the spring strut.
4. Loosen holder for brake line/brake hose at wheel carrier. Loosen brake calliper from wheel carrier and attach in wheel arch.
5. Open luggage compartment and remove the relevant design cover over the spring strut.