Need Help with a 2003 996 C4S Front Spring Change

[kkaraho]

Hello, I used the DIY for changing the springs (H&R) on a 2003 996 C4S, But I am having trouble with the front strut removal. Do I need to remove the drive shaft in order for the strut to come out.

Can someone Please answer my Question, I have looked around but cannot find any info on a all wheel drive

Thank you everyone.

Miami, FLorida

[Loren]

You don't need to remove the drive shaft - but you do need to remove the axle nut on the wheel hub. The wheel hub will need to slide out and away from the car to clear the strut/spring assembly (after removing the track rod and control arm from the wheel carrier). Don't forget on any car with PSM that the steering angle sensor needs to be re-calibrated after any suspension change/alignment.

Edited December 27, 2005 by Loren

[C4S Surgeon]

Loren, any way to tell if the SAS wasn't recalibrated? I had the X 73 upgrade done a few months ago by a good porsche shop (I chickened out of the diy), just wondering.

[Loren]

Loren, any way to tell if the SAS wasn't recalibrated? I had the X 73 upgrade done a few months ago by a good porsche shop (I chickened out of the diy), just wondering.

Only with a PST2 or PIWIS tester (that I know of).

According to the service manual:

"The steering angle sensor must be calibrated after:

- A new steering angle sensor has been installed.

- The PSM control device has been exchanged.

- The steering gear and / or components which change the zero position of the steering angle sensor have been exchanged.

- Accident repairs

- Suspension alignment procedures during which the previous wheel alignment values were changed."

"The steering angle sensor actual value must be checked:

- After a suspension alignment which resulted in no changes being made to the wheel alignment values.

- As a check after steering angle sensor calibration."