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Torque tube removal on a C4

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Inspect cam chain tensioners

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take care to oreally inspect the cam chain tensioners for any wear on the sliding pieces...

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take care to oreally inspect the cam chain tensioners for any wear on the sliding pieces...

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I have removed a few number of 4 wheel drive engine/transmission on 993s, was wondering if the torque tube removal procedure the same on a 996? Pop the rubber cover unbolt two allen bolts and slide the spline connector?

POST 2Original post

I have been told the 996 is much easier then the 993's... that porsche made it simpler but not sure what is involved as I have not wittnessed one being removed, only removed and out already.. maybe someone can chime in.... SOOOOO whats going on, I hear "remove front diff" and "Whats the RMS #" are we having a "roll around on your back" party ?

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Quotes source post: 7804469

What else, transmission removal for the dreaded IMS prevention. While at it, RMS too.

POST 4Original post

there is no torque tube on a c4.... its all shaft.

POST 5Original post

take care to oreally inspect the cam chain tensioners for any wear on the sliding pieces... they can gawl and eventually stick... doing the AOS at the same time? KUDO'S for you on taking the plunge

POST 7Original post

Air oil seperator.... its behind the driver side rear seat. Its attached to a rubber bellows tube and the crank vent.

POST 8 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

AH! Yes, The hard to get air oil separator. What's the part number? :P

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The front drive shaft comes down with the removal of 3 bolts from the transmission side and slides off the splined shaft at the front diff. Very quick and easy removal. Rick 99 996C4 87 944S

POST 10 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Rick, thanks. That's good to know.

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Quotes source post: 7805655

this would be a great DIY, and would be of great value.... pics when you do this procedure.

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