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I am replacing a torn outer axle boots and finished a driver side on 97 993 C2 Tip. This is a messy job. But that's not a hard part with a lots of cleaner and job towels. The hard part is installing the complete axle assembly without removing wheel carrier completely. I usually like everything about my 993 Tip but I must say I am at least frustrated how little room available to manipulate the complete assembly as a DIY. I removed all control arms but the parking brake line.
I still have to do a passenger side!
I am replacing a torn outer axle boots and finished a driver side on 97 993 C2 Tip. This is a messy job. But that's not a hard part with a lots of cleaner and job towels. The hard part is installing the complete axle assembly without removing wheel carrier completely. I usually like everything about my 993 Tip but I must say I am at least frustrated how little room available to manipulate the complete assembly as a DIY. I removed all control arms but the parking brake line.
I still have to do a passenger side!
Messy job for sure. Lots of wiggling and a rants, but you're half way there. I rented a big a$$ torque wrench for the axle nuts at 340 ft lbs
Took the car in for a quick dent repair. The previous owner had left some small dents all over the passenger door, they've irked me so I thought to give this process a shot. Prior to a year ago, I never knew it even existed. But boy, am I glad I did. 45 minutes later, the door looks new. If you're in Broward/Miami-Dade, give Kyle Loy a call. He was quick, fair and did a banging job.
Messy job for sure. Lots of wiggling and a rants, but you're half way there. I rented a big a$$ torque wrench for the axle nuts at 340 ft lbs
When I did the passenger side outside (tire side), I removed 2 upper arms, lower ball joint and the parking brake line. It was some what pain to assemble the springs but it went a lot faster as someone suggested on this forum.
I also replaced valve cover gaskets and checked the cylinder with a scope. There were some minor carbon build-ups at the center of the cylinder but nothing near the cylinder walls. All my spark pluggs were clean and no oil on them. I have been using Costco gas and Porsche classic oils.
I used a handle of my floor jack to torque the wheel after torquing to 340nM (max on my wrench) with my torque wrench. I will rent a torque wrench to make sure they are to the spec torque.
Thanks.
Last edited by 1997hmc993; 04-26-2024 at 03:49 PM.
04-15-2024, 08:44 PM
