Porshe 911 (997). Manual - part 72

Remove bearing cover using special tool puller 9673. If this is not available, lever the bearing cover
out carefully with two screwdrivers so as not to damage the sealing surfaces. Turning several times to
the left and right loosens the bearing cover.

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After removing the bearing cover, do not press the threaded bolts of the intermediate shaft.

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9. Position special tool puller 9673 at the bearing cover grooves and secure by turning the locking lever

anti-clockwise.

Removing bearing cover

10. Pull the slide hammer on the puller a number of times against the stop nuts while countering the

tool at the same time with the other hand.

Levering out bearing cover

11. If the puller is not available, lever the bearing cover out carefully using two screwdrivers (or

angle screwdrivers). Move the bearing cover a number of times to the left and right to make
levering easier. Do not damage the sealing surfaces.

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ATTENTION

Timing chain may jump over.

Risk of engine damage

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→ Following removal of the chain tensioner, the crankshaft must not be turned under any circumstances.

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ATTENTION

Risk of damage due to particles of dirt.

Oil bores/oil ducts can become blocked up.

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→ When working on the engine, absolute cleanliness is essential.

→ Lay removed engine parts on a clean base and cover them without fail.

→ Use the cover for dust protection when fitting the engine NR.165 on the engine assembly support.

Note

It is only possible to remove the bearing cover with the engine installed in vehicles with manual
transmission.

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In Tiptronic vehicles, the complete engine/transmission unit must be removed.

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Note

Always observe specified engine number range.

Note

Always observe specified engine number range.

Note

The same sealing ring and installation/removal procedure applies as for the "old" bearing cover.

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The new bearing cover can only be retrofitted along with the new intermediate shaft up to model year
2002 (M96/03).

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Overview of bearing covers for intermediate shaft.

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Differentiation of bearing covers for intermediate shaft

A - Bearing cover 996.105.024.01

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B - Bearing cover 996.105.024.06

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C - New collar nut, M12 x 1.25

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Rear view of bearing cover for intermediate shaft

Rear of bearing cover

A - Rear of bearing cover 996.105.024.01

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B - Rear of bearing cover 996.105.024.06

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Special tool 9673/1

Use the special tool assembly tool P 9673/1 for bolting the new bearing cover.

1. Lever out two green closure caps on pulley side of cylinder bank 1 -

3.

Fixing pulley

2. Turn the engine at the hexagon-head bolt (a/f 24) of the crankshaft belt pulley clockwise to overlapping

TDC of cylinder bank 1 - 3 and fix it with special tool locating pins 9595/1.

Note

For checking with the adjusting gauge, the timing adjustment must be correct.

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Note

For checking with the adjusting gauge, the timing adjustment must be correct.

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3. To check the camshaft adjustment, insert adjusting gauge 9686 for camshaft into the camshaft slots

(pulley side) (inscription on gauge pointing towards cylinder head cover). If the gauge cannot be
inserted, rotate the crankshaft a further 360° and secure it again.

4. Unscrew two M6 x 12 hexagon-head bolts on the coolant pipe at cylinder side 4 - 6.

Diagnostic system: reading out fault memory and activating systems

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