Porsche 996 TT Repair Manual page 1911

• The coil spring −6− is fitted as standard with a protective sheath −arrows− at the top and bottom on
vehicles as of model '02 (2).
• On vehicles of model '01 (1), mount (fit) the protective sheath at the top and bottom −arrows− in the
area of the contact points of both spring ends.
3. Fit spring plate (spring retainer), support ring (rubber washer) and spring strut mount onto the coil spring.
Note
• If the support ring (rubber washer) is not yet available, fit the rubber washer on vehicles of model '01
(1)!
4. Place stop plate in the correct position on the spring strut mount.
Note
Replace nut for fastening the piston rod on the spring strut mount!
•
5. Screw new fastening nut onto the piston rod until approx. 1 to 2 threads are visible above the
fastening nut.
Note
• The spring strut mount for the right and left sides are identical parts!
• The spring strut mount is positioned correctly if one of the 3 fastening pins is aligned with the
stabilizer mounting saddle!
6. Position the spring strut mount for installation (correctly position spring strut mount with respect to
the damper).
7. Once the mount has been positioned correctly, tighten the fastening nut. Tightening torque 60 Nm
(44 ftlb.).
Note
• Never use an impact bolter to tighten the fastening nut!
Assembly
einordnung
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