Hello,
I could really use some technical expertise on the replacement of the front shocks on my 996 4wd.
I already did the rear ones (not a big deal). My problem with the front shocks is that I can't physically get the front shocks out of the sleeve that anchors the bottom. DESPITE using spring compressors, it's just doesn't seem possible to get enough clearance because of the sleeve design Porsche used on the bottom of the front shocks (also apparently on the Boxters..
To get enough clearance, I think I have to drop the whole C-arm unit. This appears to be hindered by the axle??? Please see the photo I attached.
I have read all the forums that I could find on this website, and on rennlist. But either no one has my problem or there's a difference in the disassembly on the 4wd version compared to the 2 wheel drive version.
-Does anyone have any advise on how I should proceed?
-Do I need to disengage the front axle so the whole caliper unit can drop down?
-If so, do you know where these instructions might be posted.
-If not, do you know what I might be doing wrong?
Thanks,
-s
ps: This 8 hour job seems to have just turned into a 16 hour job.