Wheels, tires, suspension alignment 911 Carrera (996) · Damaged wheel bolts must always be Note for GT3

Wheels, tires, suspension alignment 911 Carrera (996) Damaged wheel bolts must always be Note for GT3 replaced. This damage includes mechanical damage to the thread, the spherical cap and There are 5 mm spacer washersI(identical damage resulting from seizure of the bolt parts) fitted to the front and rear iaxleson head bearing surface and spherical cap ring. the 911 GT3. It must be possible to rotate the spherical The wheel bolts are 5 mm longerlbecause cap ring on the bolt shank and move it in of the spacer washers. axial direction. The longer wheel bolts are mart d with GT or with a red colour (arrow)on e face surface of the bolt head. The col ur of the Rework on wheel bolts is impermissible. spherical cap is also red from now on. Screw in wheel bolts by hand and then tighten evenly. Start at the top when tightening. Always observe the specified tightening torque of 130 Nm (96 ftlb.). A Note Before the wheel is placed on the wheel hub, regrease the centering surface of the wheel hub (if required) as necessary with a very thin coat of Optimoly TA (aluminiumpaste). A = Standardwheel bolt 577_98 dimension X approx. 45 mm j B = GT3 wheel bolt dimensionX approx. 50 mm marked with GT or red colo r (arrow) 44 -20 44 General tyre mounting instructions 9964417 Printed in Germany -25, 1999