Cayman (987) F6-2.9L (2009)
6. Loosen cover over piston rod (at spring strut). For PASM spring struts, carefully disconnect connecting cable at the connector and unclip it from
the bracket -Arrows-.
PASM bracket and connector
7. Mark the installation position of the spring-strut mount (position of the three collar nuts). Loosen fastening nuts (3 ea. M8) at spring-strut mount.
8. Pull out spring strut with wheel carrier.
9. Loosen clamped connection between spring strut/wheel carrier (ball joint of stabilizer mount). Counter with open-ended wrench. Pull spring strut
out of wheel carrier.
Installing front spring strut
Information
If assembly work was performed or parts replaced that affect the vehicle height, a complete wheel alignment is necessary.
1. Install in reverse order. Before installing, do a visual check on the parts. Replace brake calliper fastening screws.
2. Do not grease threaded connections in Dacromet finish - aluminium colour. Observe correct tightening torques.
3. Place the spring-strut/wheel-carrier assembly into the vehicle. Note installation position of the spring-strut mount. The arrow markings must point
to the outer side of the vehicle. The shock-absorber piston rod is thereby shifted outwards. Use new lock nuts. Before tightening the lock nuts,
align spring-strut mount in accordance with the applied marking (position of the three collar nuts).
Removing and installing spring strut - subsequent work
1. Fit front wheel.
2. Check wheel alignment values on front axle and adjust if necessary.
Rear Suspension
Removing and installing rear spring strut