Installation - Porsche 996 TT Repair Manual

• For this purpose, loosen the hexagon socket head bolt −(arrow)− and remove the retainer plate.
• Plug lines or use collecting container. Cover lines if necessary (danger of soiling).
6. Loosen the two steering−gear fastening screws (on the underside of the cross
member).
Note
• Ensure that no damage (scoring) is caused to the steering rack! To loosen and tighten the track rods,
secure the steering gear on a suitable plate!
7. Pull out steering gear to the left (to the right for right−hand drive vehicles).
8. If necessary, loosen and remove right and left track rods at steering gear.
Track rod on steering gear
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Installation

Install in reverse order. It is essential to observe the following points while doing so:
• Replace steering−gear fastening screws and the fit bolt of the steering shaft whenever they have been
removed. Screw threads must be clean and free of grease.
• Ensure that no damage (scoring) is caused to the steering rack.
Mount the track rods on the steering gear. Then secure the respective bellows with new clamping
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rings.
• Push on universal joint (steering shaft) with the steering gear and steering wheel or airbag contact unit
(spiral spring) in centre position. For ease of assembly, put steering−gear fastening screws just in
place.
Observe notes for sliding piece and airbag contact unit!
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Removal
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