Rear wheel suspension, drive shafts 911 Carrera (996) · Tie rod replacement

Rear wheel suspension, drive shafts 911 Carrera (996) Tie rod replacement Onlytie rod$ with harder rubber mounts (optimisedtie rods with spherical mounts)- version (8) -are still availablefrom the Parts Service. Introduction of the optimised tie rods in the current model year 1999 (X) in some cases, but generallyfrom model year 2000 (Y). Part No. of the optimised tie rod: 996.331.045.10. Th~se tie rops may be retrofitted -but only in pairs. I In general, the following applies: Only tie rods (toe control arms) of the same version -A or B -may be installed in a vehicle. In the case of replacement, replace both A -TiePartrodsNo. without996.331.045.06/spherical mocnt7/08 292_99 tie rods if necessary (install version B). Cast No. 996.331.245.06/ 7/08 Visual distinguishing characteristics B -Tie rods with the spherical mqunt between tie rod versions A and B: (optimised tie rods with hardenrubber mount). Part No. 996.331.045.10 Cast No. * 996.331.245.10 (~urrent)or The cast number (refer to Fig. 292_99 and Cast No. * 996.331.245.08 ~ (the 3 was text below the illustration), stamped at the end of the cas~number in order to distinguishit (arrow) and Wasadditionally The metal bushing of the rubber mount. provided with a blue dot in this area). On version A, the metal bushing of the On tie rod version B, the metal bushing of the rubber mount is flush with the tie rod. rubber mount projects slightly .-by approx. On version 8, the metal bushing of the 1 mm -at both sides (arrow). rubber mount projects slightly -by approx. 1 mm -at both sides (arrow). 42 -22 42 09 19 Removing and installing rear tie rod (toe control arm) 9964221 Printed in Germany -31, 1999