Fig 4: Identifying Retainer Plate, Parking Brake Shoes, Screws
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WM 425819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR WHEEL BEARING (CAYMAN
"BLACK/STYLE EDITION", BOXSTER "BLACK/STYLE EDITION", CAYMAN GT4) >
SUBSEQUENT WORK
1. Install wheel bearing housing. → INSTALLING REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSING (WHEEL
CARRIER) .
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"BLACK/STYLE EDITION", BOXSTER "BLACK/STYLE EDITION", CAYMAN GT4) >
TOOLS
Designation Type Number Description
Press-out tool Special tool 9560
puller set Commercially Nr.87-1
available tool Pos.1
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"BLACK/STYLE EDITION", BOXSTER "BLACK/STYLE EDITION", CAYMAN GT4) >
TECHNICAL VALUES
Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Toe control arm to Lock nut, M12 x Tightening 85 Nm (63
wheel carrier (cone) 1.5 torque ftlb.)
Wishbone (lower Hexagon-head Tightening 120 Nm (89
control arm to wheel bolt, M12 x 1.5 x torque ftlb.)
carrier) (GT4 only) 90
Brake air spoiler to M6 x 10 Tightening 10 Nm (7.5
wishbone (GT4 only) torque ftlb.)
Spring strut to body Hexagon nut, M8 Tightening 33 Nm
torque
Spring strut to wheel M12 x 1.5 Initial 50 Nm (37
carrier (double tightening ftlb.)
clamp:
suspension/stabilizer
and hexagon-head
bolt)
Spring strut to wheel M12 x 1.5 Final tightening +180°
carrier (double
clamp:
suspension/stabilizer
and hexagon-head
bolt)
Suspension/stabilizer Collar nut, M10 Initial 40 Nm (30
to stabilizer tightening ftlb.)
Suspension/stabilizer Collar nut, M10 Final tightening +30°
to stabilizer
Suspension/stabilizer M12 x 1.5 Initial 50 Nm (37
to spring strut/wheel tightening ftlb.)
carrier
Suspension/stabilizer M12 x 1.5 Final tightening +180°
to spring strut/wheel
carrier
Brake calliper to M12 x 1.5/always Tightening 85 Nm (63
wheel carrier use new screws torque ftlb.)
following removal
Brake hose bracket M6 screw Tightening 10 Nm (7.5
to wheel carrier torque ftlb.)
Wheel hub to wheel Lock nut, M22 x Tightening 460 Nm (340
carrier (drive shaft) 1.5/always use torque ftlb.)
new lock nuts
following removal
WM 427119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR SPRING STRUT (CAYMAN
"BLACK/STYLE EDITION", BOXSTER "BLACK/STYLE EDITION", CAYMAN GT4) >
PRELIMINARY WORK
1. Loosen axle nut (securing drive shaft to wheel bearing housing). Also apply the brake (2nd
mechanic required) while the vehicle is stationary on the ground.
2. Raise the vehicle.
→ 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE - section on "Lifting and lowering"
3. Remove rear wheel.
→ 440519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL .
For vehicles with PCCB brake discs, use assembly aids (two assembly pins).
4. Remove rear covers -1- . → 705319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR COVER
Fig 1: Identifying Rear Cover
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"BLACK/STYLE EDITION", BOXSTER "BLACK/STYLE EDITION", CAYMAN GT4) >
REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR SPRING STRUT
The rear spring strut can only be removed and installed together with the wheel carrier.
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"BLACK/STYLE EDITION", BOXSTER "BLACK/STYLE EDITION", CAYMAN GT4) >
REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR SPRING STRUT > REMOVING REAR SPRING
STRUT
1. Remove brake air spoiler.
Fig 1: Removing Brake Air Spoiler Mounting
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1. 1.1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- .
2. 1.2. Move brake air spoiler in direction of travel -arrow A- and remove it by pulling it
downwards -arrow B- .
Information
1. The rear brake calliper must be removed so that the brake hose does not
become strained or damaged on wheel suspension parts during assembly work
.
2. Do not open the brake hydraulic system (brake line remains connected) .
2. Remove rear brake calliper with line bracket.
Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Carrier Holder Components
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1. 2.1. Release and unplug electric plug connection for electric parking brake (EPB) -1-
and unclip it from the cable retainer -2- .
2. 2.2. Release and disconnect electric plug connection for RPM sensor -3- .
3. 2.3. Release and disconnect electric plug connection for PASM -4- and unclip cable
retainer -5- from its holder -7- .
4. 2.4. Unscrew and remove fastening screws -6- securing holder to wheel bearing
housing.
5. 2.5. Evenly set back brake pads a little using water pump pliers.
Information
1. Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake calliper on the wheel
carrier .
6. 2.6. Unscrew and remove fastening screws -arrows- .
Fig 3: Locating Brake Calliper Fastening Screws
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7. 2.7. Remove the brake calliper together with the holder from the wheel bearing
housing and hang it at a suitable position, e.g. using a piece of wire, in the wheel
housing. Make sure that the brake pressure line is not strained.
3. Loosen toe control arm and rear trailing arm.
1. 3.1. Screw off fastening nut -1- .
Fig 4: Loosening Toe Control Arm And Trailing Arm
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2. 3.2. Pull off toe control arm -2- using a puller Press-out tool 9560 -3- on the wheel
carrier.
3. 3.3. Unscrew fastening screw -4- from the trailing arm -5- .
4. Loosen anti-roll bar.
Fig 5: Identifying Toe Control Arm And Fastening Nut
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1. 4.1. Screw off fastening nut -1- and pull off connecting link -2- on the anti-roll bar.
5. Loosen drive shaft at the wheel carrier.
Fig 6: Loosening Drive Shaft Puller
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1. 5.1. Carefully press out the drive shaft peg using puller set Nr.87-1 Pos.1 until you
can move the shaft with your hand.
To prevent damage to the drive shaft, slide a protective hose over the drive shaft.
6. Loosen and remove upper spring strut. Support the drive shaft when taking it out of the wheel
carrier and tie immediately to a suitable location. Get another person to help you with this.
1. 6.1. Screw three fastening nuts -1- off the spring-strut mount.
Fig 7: Identifying Upper Spring Strut Fastening Nuts
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2. 6.2. Lower the spring strut and the wheel carrier out of the vehicle.
For vehicles with PCCB brake discs, ensure that the brake disc is not damaged as
you remove it. → 465402 CHECKING REAR PCCB BRAKE DISCS (WEAR
ASSESSMENT) .
After removing the drive shaft from the wheel carrier, tie it immediately to a suitable
location.
7. Loosen clamped connection between spring strut/wheel carrier. Pull spring strut out of wheel
carrier.
Fig 8: Loosening Clamped Connection Between Spring Strut/Wheel Carrier
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1. 7.1. Screw off fastening nut -5- and pull out connecting link (suspension/stabilizer)
-3- .
Counter the hexagon wrench face of the connecting link -arrow- when loosening the
fastening nut.
2. 7.2. Unscrew fastening nut -6- , pull out clamping screw -2- and pull spring strut -1-
out of the wheel carrier -4- .
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"BLACK/STYLE EDITION", BOXSTER "BLACK/STYLE EDITION", CAYMAN GT4) >
REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR SPRING STRUT > INSTALLING REAR SPRING
STRUT
The rear spring strut can only be removed and installed together with the wheel carrier.
1. Install spring strut with wheel carrier
1. 1.1. Insert spring strut into the wheel carrier.
2. 1.2. Align the spring strut in such a way that the threaded pin -1- next to the piston
rod -2- is flush with the shock-absorber pipe clamp -3- .
Fig 1: Aligning Spring Strut With Wheel Carrier
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3. 1.3. Insert connecting link (suspension/stabilizer) -3- and screw on (do not tighten)
fastening nut -5- .
Fig 2: Inserting Connecting Link (Suspension/Stabilizer)
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4. 1.4. Insert clamping screw -2- and screw on (do not tighten) fastening nut -6- .
5. 1.5. Move spring strut in the wheel housing into the installation position and screw on
and tighten the three fastening nuts -1- on the upper spring-strut mount.
Tightening torque 33 Nm
Fig 3: Identifying Upper Spring Strut Fastening Nuts
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2. Fit drive shaft on the wheel carrier.
1. 2.1. Check the drive shaft.
Check the following before installing the drive shaft:
Check inner/outer bellows and replace if necessary.
Grease the drive shaft toothing with Optimoly HT .
2. 2.2. Insert the drive shaft into the wheel carrier and screw on the axle nut (drive-shaft
bolt on wheel bearing housing).
3. Install toe control arm and trailing arm.
1. 3.1. Fit toe control arm -2- and trailing arm -5- on the wheel carrier and screw on
and tighten fastening nut -1- and fastening screw -4- .
Fastening nut on toe control arm: Tightening torque 85 Nm (63 ftlb.)
Fastening screw on trailing arm: Tightening torque 120 Nm (89 ftlb.)
Fig 4: Securing Toe Control Arm And Trailing Arm
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Information
Only for GT4 vehicles:
Fit connecting links (suspension/stabilizer) in the central position on the anti-roll bar
Fig 5: Locating Suspension/Stabilizer On Anti-Roll Bar
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4. Secure the anti-roll bar.
1. 4.1. Insert connecting link -2- into the anti-roll bar and screw on and tighten fastening
nut -1- .
Initial tightening 40 Nm (30 ftlb.) Final tightening +30°
Fig 6: Identifying Anti-Roll Bar And Fastening Nut
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5. Tighten fastening screws securing spring strut to wheel carrier.
Fig 7: Securing Spring Strut To Wheel Carrier
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1. 5.1. Loosen fastening nuts -5 and 6- .
2. 5.2. Insert spring strut as far as it will go (do not twist!) into the wheel carrier.
3. 5.3. Tighten fastening nut -5- .
Counter the hexagon wrench face of the connecting link -arrow- when tightening the
fastening nut.
Initial tightening 50 Nm (37 ftlb.) Final tightening +180°
4. 5.4. Tighten fastening nut -6- .
Initial tightening 50 Nm (37 ftlb.) Final tightening +180°
6. Install rear brake calliper with line bracket.
Information
1. Replace brake calliper fastening screws each time they are removed .
1. 6.1. Fit brake calliper together with the holder and screw in and tighten new brake
calliper fastening screws -arrows- .
Tightening torque 85 Nm (63 ftlb.)
Fig 8: Locating Brake Calliper Fastening Screws
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2. 6.2. Screw in and tighten fastening screws -6- securing holder to wheel carrier.
Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Fig 9: Identifying Wheel Carrier Holder Components
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3. 6.3. Plug in and lock electric plug connection on the RPM sensor -3- .
4. 6.4. Plug in and lock electric plug connection for PASM -4- and clip in cable retainer
-5- at the holder -7- .
5. 6.5. Plug in and lock electric plug connection for electric parking brake (EPB) -1- and
clip the line into the cable retainer -2- .
7. Install brake air spoiler.
Brake air spoiler to trailing arm: Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
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"BLACK/STYLE EDITION", BOXSTER "BLACK/STYLE EDITION", CAYMAN GT4) >
SUBSEQUENT WORK
1. Fit rear wheel.
→ INSTALLING WHEEL .
For vehicles with PCCB brake discs, use assembly aids (two assembly pins).
2. Tighten the axle nut (securing drive shaft to wheel bearing housing). Also apply the brake (2nd
mechanic required) while the vehicle is stationary on the ground.
Tightening torque 460 Nm (340 ftlb.)
3. Install rear covers -1- . → INSTALLING REAR COVER .
Fig 1: Identifying Rear Cover
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4. Check wheel alignment values and make adjustments if necessary.
→ 449503 SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT, COMPLETE .
→ 4X00IN ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT .
WM 427137 DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING REAR SPRING STRUT (EXCEPT
CAYMAN GT4) > TOOLS
Designation Type Number Description
socket-wrench Special tool 9630/2
insert
spring clamp Commercially Nr.121
for spring struts available tool
WM 427137 DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING REAR SPRING STRUT (EXCEPT
CAYMAN GT4) > TECHNICAL VALUES
Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Shock absorber Hexagon nut Tightening 70 Nm +5 Nm
(piston rod) to M14 x 1.5 torque
spring-strut
supporting mount
(conventional and
PASM)
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CAYMAN GT4) > INFORMATION > COMPONENT AND ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW (WITH
AND WITHOUT PASM)
Fig 1: Overview Of Rear Spring Strut
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No. Designation Qty. Removal Installation
-1- Lock nut 1 Before loosening the Use a new lock nut.
M14 x 1.5 lock nut -1- , Tightening torque
pre-tension the coil 70 Nm +5 Nm
spring -9- using Position spring-strut
spring clamp for mount -3- with
spring struts respect to the
Nr.121 until the vibration damper
piston rod is -10- before
relieved. tightening the lock
nut.
This is described in
the Assembly
section.
-2- Stop plate 1 Fit dome upwards,
towards lock nut.
-3- Spring-strut mount 1 Position with respect
to the vibration
damper. This is
described in the
Assembly section.
-4- Centring ring 1 Two types are
available (3 mm and
6 mm).
Observe allocation,
depending on coil
spring load group.
Fit at the correct
position on the
spring-strut mount
-3- .
This is described in
the Assembly
section.
-5- Spring plate 1 Replace if damaged.
-6- Stop plate 1 Fit dome
downwards.
-7- Additional spring 1 Replace if damaged.
(rubber stop)
-8- Bellows 1 Replace if damaged.
Fit on additional
spring -7- .
-9- Coil spring 1 Replace coil springs
only in pairs.
It may be necessary
to replace the
centring rings
(different
thicknesses) -4- .
The thickness of the
centring rings
depends on the coil
spring load group.
This is described in
the Assembly
section.
-10- Vibration damper 1 Do not damage The item number is
connecting cable shown on the
(electric line) on the damper tube.
PASM version.
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CAYMAN GT4) > DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING REAR SPRING STRUT >
DISASSEMBLING REAR SPRING STRUT
WARNING: Preloaded or pressurized components
Risk of squashing or bruising
→ Do not reach into the danger area .
→ Relieve the tension on components before starting work .
→ Secure components to prevent them from loosening suddenly .
1. To prevent damage (deformation), clamp the spring strut in a suitable clamping block
(tensioning device for spring struts). Alternatively, the spring clamp can also be held in a
retaining device.
2. Pre-tension the coil spring using spring clamp for spring struts Nr.121 until the piston rod is
relieved. The appropriate forks must be inserted into the spring clamp.
Fig 1: Compressing Coil Springs
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3. Remove spring-strut mount. To do this, loosen the lock nut on the piston rod (with coil spring
pre-tensioned).
Loosen the lock nut using socket-wrench insert 9630/2 .
Counter at the piston rod hexagon with a wrench when loosening the nut.
Fig 2: Disassembling Spring Strut
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4. Remove all parts from the piston rod.
WM 427137 DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING REAR SPRING STRUT (EXCEPT
CAYMAN GT4) > DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING REAR SPRING STRUT >
ASSEMBLING REAR SPRING STRUT
WARNING: Preloaded or pressurized components
Risk of squashing or bruising
→ Do not reach into the danger area .
→ Relieve the tension on components before starting work .
→ Secure components to prevent them from loosening suddenly .
When installing new components, always check that they are assigned correctly .
Coil springs are only available in pairs .
1. Prepare parts for assembly.
2. Clamp the spring strut in a suitable clamping block (tensioning device for spring struts).
Alternatively, the spring clamp can also be held in a retaining device.
3. Slide the bellows/additional spring assembly onto the piston rod.
4. Push the pre-tensioned coil spring onto the vibration damper so that the end of the coil spring
rests against the stop of the spring plate. Fit the stop plate -7- at the correct position.
If you are using new coil springs, observe centering ring allocation.
Fig 1: Compressing Rear Axle Spring/Stop Plate
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Information
1. Coil spring marking -1- comprising two different colored lines (e.g. one red and one brown
line) indicates the spring rate and spring length (depending on vehicle variant and
equipment) .
2. A marking -2- comprising one colored line indicates the coil spring tolerance group (load
group) and determines the thickness of the centering ring -arrows- (tolerance
compensation). The colored line -2- is either YELLOW or BLUE .
3. If you are installing new coil springs, then order the 3 mm and 6 mm centering rings at the
same time. As coil springs of load group 1 or 2 will be supplied, you will then have the
correct centering rings for installation (for tolerance compensation) .
Fig 2: Identifying Coil Spring Color Marking
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4. Yellow colored line -2- = use 3-mm centering ring . Blue colored line -2- = use 6-mm
centering ring .
Fig 3: Identifying Centering Ring
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5. Fit spring plate with centering ring (compensation part) and spring-strut mount. Position the
centering ring correctly. The cut-outs in the centering ring must be positioned between the
collars of the three fastening pins -arrows- .
Fig 4: Locating Support Ring Fastening Pins
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6. Position the spring-strut mount.
1. 6.1. Fit stop plate at the correct position (domed side upwards) and screw a new lock
nut onto the piston rod (do not tighten fully yet).
2. 6.2. The spring-strut mount is positioned correctly if the fastening pin -2- (on the
sloping supporting mount part) is at an angle of 180 degrees from the bar -1- (on the
vibration damper).
Fig 5: Positioning Spring-Strut Supporting Mount
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7. Tighten lock nut on the piston rod.
Use socket-wrench insert 9630/2 for tightening the lock nut.
When tightening the nut, counter at the piston rod hexagon using a suitable wrench.
Tightening torque 70 Nm +5 Nm
Fig 6: Assembling Spring Strut
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WM 429019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR (ALL MODELS) >
TECHNICAL VALUES
Location Description Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Anti-roll bar to Hexagon-head Tightening 33 Nm
rear-axle carrier side bolt M8 torque
section
Suspension/stabilizer Collar nut, M10 Initial 40 Nm (30
to stabilizer tightening ftlb.)
Suspension/stabilizer Collar nut, M10 Final tightening +30°
to stabilizer
WM 429019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR (ALL MODELS) >
PRELIMINARY WORK