If the vibration damper has been replaced Slide the protective tub (additional spring · or the spring seat loosened,a

911 Carrera 4 (996) Front wheel suspension, drive shafts Assembly If the vibration damper has been replaced Slide the protective tub (additional spring or the spring seat loosened,align the assemblyon the piston rod. appropriate spring seat in the centre before Slide the cup washer N .8 and stop plate tightening. No.7 as far as they will go into the correct The spring seat fastening screw must be position on the piston r d. installed in the direction of travel when doing this. After the spring strut is installed,the position of the spring seat must then be rechecked and minor corrections may possibly be made (see ServoNo. 40 85 19/Removing and installing spring strut -Carrera 4). Space constraints and the position of the stabilizer mount are decisive factors. The stabilizer mount must be free of tension at complete right and left stops (ball heads still movable). Note 339 99 Spring seats for the right and left sides are Place pre-tensionedCO~'I spring on the different. vibration damper. The distinguishingfeature of the spring seat is a Place the mounVback-u ring/spring plate cast lug on the left spring seat. assemblyon the coil s ring. Also, a different cast number is stamped on the bottom of the spring seat. Example: 996 343 50.8. 02 even number for right side. 996 343 5OZ 02 odd number for left side. 40 Disassembling and assembling front spring strut -Carrera 4 40 -115 Printed in Germany -28, 1999 C4_40109