William Ortel Porsche Repair

Mount Special Tool 9550 to control arm 2

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(measuring surfaces must be free from dirt). 2 cutouts in the control arm cover help to locate the Special Tool correctly (refer to fig. 1463-44).

Center out cover (move to the left and right without applying any force). Then locate cover in the center position and continue by centering out Special Tool 9550 as well. This prevents the measuring gauge from entering the radius range of the control arm (arrow no. 2) as this would give an incorrect measurement reading. Also make sure the measuring arms (arrows No. 1) are in perfect contact with the control arm.

Adjusting toe-in

Preliminary operations: Check if the steering wheel is offset with regard to the steering gear by removing the underside paneling and centering the steering gear with Special Tool 9116. Try to achieve the optimum value when repositioning the steering wheel if required. Then remove Special Tool 9116.

Clamp steering wheel in center position using the steering wheel holder.

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Toe difference angle

The toe difference angle cannot be adjusted (modification is only possible if the steering

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After undoing the lock nut (No. 1), adjust toe-in at the tie rods. Make sure the respective bellows is not twisted (damaged).

Mount Special Tool 9549 to control arm 5 in such a manner (measuring surfaces must be free from grease) that the negative range of the scale (long end of tool) points towards the

Start by placing tool against the support point (support lug) on the wheel side. The inner measuring arm must contact the control arm (arrow). If required, straighten spring on Spe-

Read off figures on both Special Tools. Both figures may deviate from each other by not more than 1.5 scale units. Measure and read off at the center of the

If required, align both bubble levels (numerical values) with each other. In this position, the kinematic toe-in change is adjusted

Adjust at control arm 4 (caster control arm /

To adjust, turn the eccentric washer after undoing the fastening bolt (area C). When adjusting the kinematic toe-in change, make sure the camber values remain within the admissible tolerance range.

Fit Special Tool 9549 and 9550 to the opposite side of the rear axle.

Proceed with measurements and adjustments on this side of the axle as described above. Special Tool 9549 is mounted to switchover position while the orientation of Special Tool 9550 remains the same as on the opposite

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