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401155 Replacing Bearings For Carrier


WM 401155 Replacing bearings for carrier

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Technical values






Preliminary work

1. Switch off level adjustment. -> 40 Lifting the vehicle

On vehicles with ORS, depressurise the system using the PIWIS Tester.
- Before working on the vehicle, ensure that the ORS is engaged. The indicator light on the centre console button must be OFF. If the indicator light is on, follow the following procedure: Switch on the ignition and engage the road driving programme ]] High Range [[. The anti-roll bars must engage audibly.
- Before working on the ORS, always depressurise the system. To do this, close the PIWIS Tester and select ]] Offroad Stabi (ORS) ]] Drive links ]] Clock FA valve or RA valve [[. The valve clocks (audibly) until the procedure is finished (approx. 20 seconds).

2. Lift the vehicle. -> 40 Lifting the vehicle
3. Remove underbody protection. -> 50 Underbody protection

General warning notes

Warning notes for ORS

WARNING

Risk of accidents. The Offroad Stabiliser System (ORS) operates at an overpressure of up to 165 bar. Under certain conditions, motions can occur on the wheel carrier (e.g. if the offroad anti-roll bars are disengaged when lifting, the button is pressed on the centre console, and the wheel carrier is also raised). The anti-roll bar can close quickly.

- Danger of crushing in the area of the anti-roll bars and wheel carriers. Risk of injury and material damage due to raising the wheel carrier incorrectly.

-> Before working on the vehicle, ensure that the ORS is engaged. The indicator light on the centre console button must be OFF. If the indicator light is on, follow the following procedure: Switch on the ignition and engage the road driving programme ]] High Range [[. The anti-roll bars must engage audibly.
-> Before working on the ORS, always depressurise the system. To do this, connect the PIWIS Tester and select ]] Offroad stabi (ORS) ]] Drive links ]] Clock FA valve or RA valve [[. The valve clocks (audibly) until the procedure is finished (approx. 20 seconds).

CAUTION

Danger of injury due to falling tools.

- Danger of crushing and deformation

-> Always use industrial footwear, goggles and protective gloves.

Tools and materials

Tools

Tool overview for chassis subframe bearings assembly fixture T10301





Tool overview for chassis subframe bearings





Porsche supplement set T10301/20





Assembly fixture T10301/20





Counter support, 0 - 40 mm NR.106

Internal puller NR.108

Separating device, 12 - 115 mm dia. NR.111

Replacing

Replacing bearings for carrier, front FA

Information

If a suspension subframe bearing is replaced, the other bearings must also be checked for cracks or other signs of damage.

1. Loosen the anti-roll bar from the connecting link on both sides. (Do not loosen the anti-roll bar for the rear front-axle bearings.)
2. Move the gear support under the engine transverse bar and lift it slightly using a suitable base (e.g. hard rubber support). (The gear support is not needed for the rear front-axle bearings).





Positioning the lift

3. Engage the spindle at the eyelet on the engine transverse bar at the side where you want to replace the bearing. Guide the spindle through the lower trailing arm and tighten the spindle slightly so that the spindle is slightly tensioned.





Fitting the spindle

4. Loosen the suspension subframe bearing on both sides, carefully lower the gear support (loosen the spindle carefully at the same time) until you get the clearance needed for using the press-out tool.
5. Press out suspension subframe bearing.





Tools for pressing out front-axle bearings at the front

Information

Hold the hydraulic cylinder VAS 6178 tightly while pressing it out.

6. Attach the tools as shown in the illustration and press out the bearing.





Pressing out front-axle bearing at the front

Information

When replacing bearings, please make sure that one arrow is pointing in the direction of travel while the other arrow is pointing away from the direction of travel.

7. Fit suspension subframe bearing and pay attention to installation position.





Marking on suspension subframe bearing

8. Press in suspension subframe bearing. To avoid damaging the bearing, the maximum => Pressure: 10 kN+/-5 Seconds must not be exceeded at the stop (10 KN = 350 bar). This conversion applies only to the hydraulic cylinder VAS 6178. The conversion depends on the diameter of the cylinder in question.





Tools for pressing in front-axle bearings at the front

9. Attach the tools as shown in the illustration and press in the bearing.





Pressing in front-axle bearing at the front

Information

Observe correct tightening torques.

10. Carefully lift the suspension subframe until the installation position is reached. Fit threaded joint on suspension subframe bearing.
11. Mount anti-roll bar on the connecting link.
12. Remove the spindle.

Replacing bearings for carrier, rear FA

Information

If a suspension subframe bearing is replaced, the other bearings must also be checked for cracks or other signs of damage.

1. Engage the spindle at the eyelet on the engine transverse bar at the side where you want to replace the bearing. Guide the spindle through the lower trailing arm and tighten the spindle slightly so that the spindle is slightly tensioned.
2. Loosen the suspension subframe bearings on both sides. Loosen the spindle carefully until there is sufficient clearance for using the press-out tool.
3. Press out suspension subframe bearing.





Tools for pressing out front-axle bearings at the rear

4. Attach the tools as shown in the illustration and press out the bearing.





Pressing out front-axle bearing at the rear

Information

When replacing bearings, please make sure that one arrow is pointing in the direction of travel while the other arrow is pointing away from the direction of travel.

Fit suspension subframe bearing and pay attention to installation position.





Marking on suspension subframe bearing

5. Press in suspension subframe bearing. To avoid damaging the bearing, the maximum => Pressure: 10 kN+/-5 Seconds must not be exceeded at the stop (10 KN = 350 bar). This conversion applies only to the hydraulic cylinder VAS 6178. The conversion depends on the diameter of the cylinder in question.





Tools for pressing in front-axle bearings at the rear

6. Connect the tools together as shown in the illustration.





Tools for pressing in front-axle bearings at the rear

Information

Observe correct tightening torques.

7. Carefully lift the suspension subframe until the installation position is reached. Fit threaded joint on suspension subframe bearing.
8. Remove the spindle.

Subsequent work

1. Fit underbody protection. -> 50 Underbody protection
2. Check running gear and adjust it if necessary. -> 4400IN Suspension alignment, complete