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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Customer Interest
Front Strut Mount - Clicking Noise
911 (996)
2/00
4088
Binder - 4, Running Gear This bulletin replaces bulletin, Group 4, # 1/99, dated 9-10-99.
6-16-00
Clicking Noise In Steering
Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (996)
Model Year:
As of 1999 (X)
Concern:
Clicking noise when wheels are steered.
Information:
Clicking noises can occur in the area of the upper spring strut mount when the wheels are steered with the vehicle stationary, e.g. when parking. A new
axial grooved ball bearing has been installed in production on March 14, 2000 starting with VINs 99 4YS 62 2227 and 99 9YS 65 3272.
In case of complaints on earlier vehicles, a new style bearing and back-up ring must be installed.
Parts Info:
! CAUTION
Using the old style back-up ring, part number, 996 343 517 01 EMO in conjunction with new style axial grooved bearing, part number, 996 343 515
05 will damage the spring strut mount.
Caution!
Literature:
911 Carrera (996) Technical Manual, Group 4, Section 40 85 19 - Removing/installing front spring strut.
Disclaimer
This is a source reference. Confirm exact model applicability in the original material.