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Porsche 911 SC Service Manual 1978-1983 (P983) - Corrections: Rear Suspension, Axle Shafts

Porsche 911 · 1963–1989

Porsche 911 SC Service Manual 1978-1983 - Coupe, Targa, and Cabriolet

Porsche 911 SC Service Manual 1978-1983 - Coupe, Targa, and Cabriolet
by Bentley Service Publications

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Corrections are in RED
420-20     REAR SUSPENSION, AXLE SHAFTS
Use wheel bearing tool to remove old bearing and install new bearing following tool manufacturer’s instructions.
←Use wheel bearing tool to remove old bearing and install
new bearing following tool manufacturer’s instructions.

– Remainder of installation is reverse of removal. Bleed brakes as described in 470 Brakes–Hydraulic.



Tightening torques
  • Brake caliper to trailing arm (M12)..........60 Nm (43 ft-lb)
  • Brake hose to brake line..........12 Nm (9 ft-lb)
  • Brake rotor to wheel hub (M6)..........5 Nm (44 in-lb)
  • CV joint to transmission flange
    M8 bolt..........42 Nm (30 ft-lb)
    M10 bolt..........83 Nm (60 ft-lb)
  • Rear shock absorber
    to trailing arm (M14)..........125 Nm (92 ft-lb)
  • Stub axle shaft to hub
    M20 castellated nut..........300 - 320 Nm (217 - 231 ft-lb)
  • Wheel bearing cover plate
    to bearing housing (M8)..........25 Nm (18 ft-lb)
  • Wheel to wheel hub..........130 Nm (96 ft-lb)

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