Suspension - Clicking or Grating Noises When Steering

911 Turbo
3/00 4085

Binder - 4, Running Gear

Noises In Steering

Vehicle Type:
911 Turbo (996)

Model Year:
As of 2001 (1)

Concern:
Clicking or grating noises during steering.

Information:
Clicking or grating noises can occur in the area of the upper spring strut mount when the wheels are steered with the vehicle stationary, e.g. when parking.





Parts Information:

Work Procedure:
Determine, which type of noise, is occuring during steering:





Clicking Noises:
This noise occurs shortly before turning the steering wheels to full lock. A loose strut piston rod nut causes it (Figure 1, item 1).

Repair:
Tighten the strut piston rod fastening nut to the specified torque.

Grating Noise:
This noise occurs when steering movements are made around the center position (straight-ahead position) to full lock position.

Repair:
Replace the stop plates. (Figure 1, items 2 and 4) with new version, part number, 996 343 107 03.

Note:
The axial ball bearing and back-up ring has not been changed.

Literature:
911 Turbo (996) Technical Manual, Group 4, section 40 85 19 - Removing and installing front spring strut.





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