Perform a visual inspection after cleaningSteering gear -GT3 · When doing so, the rubber dust bellows

911 Carrera (996) Maintenance Perform a visual inspection after cleaningSteering gear -GT3 When doing so, the rubber dust bellows Visually inspect the bellows for damage should be pressed down with the fingers in order to reveal hidden cracks. The procedure for the front axle is as follows Turn the front wheels as far as they will go. Perform a visual inspection of the visible Track rod joints GT3 surfaces on the left and on the right. Check the play and dust bellows After turning the front wheelsto the other steering stop, check the other half of eachCheck the function of the dust bellows, bellows rubber dust bellows.and joints and ensure that they are free of leaks. NoteThe rubber dust bellows and bellows on the steering gear and on the tie rods can be In the vicinity of the brake cover panels, no damaged by external influences,e.g. stone visual inspection is possible in a small area. impact, or during assemblywork. If a rubber Check this area by touch. dust bellows leaks, the joint or the tie rod If a rubber dust bellow leaks, the corresponding must be replaced, because dirt or moisture joint or control arm must be replaced, because entering will destroy the joint. dirt or moisture entering will destroy the joint. Axle joints -GT3 Running gear adjustment (wheel alignment values) -GT3 Check the play and visually inspect the dust bellows for damage. Check that the screw connections of Inspect the dust bellows of the axle joints the suspension adjustmentsystem (wheel alignmentvalues) at the front (ball joints) on the suspension (front and rear) and rear are secure. as follows: Put the vehicle onto a lifting platform with the steering lock disengaged. 03 20 00 Maintenance -GT3 03 -45 Printed in Germany -25, 1999 9960327