basic suspension question

[Meir]

Hello guys.
in the middle of installing coilovers on my 996, and while in there, refreshing the front suspension (as in replacing any component with bushing on it).
i need someone to refresh my memory.
i remember that i need to tighten to final torque when the vehicle is seating on its weight.
i know i need 4 for sure. cant remember if 7 and 11 as well.
thanks in advance.
Meir.

[Gilles]

The most important is #4/5 but I had always torqued down the 7/11 with the suspension loaded as well just to be sure..

[Meir]

Originally Posted by Gilles

The most important is #4/5 but I had always torqued down the 7/11 with the suspension loaded as well just to be sure..

Thanks Gilles.

[piper6909]

What Gilles said regarding 4/5.

If it gives you peace of mind, it won't do any harm to pre-load 7 & 11, but it won't help either. Given the nature of the joints and how they pivot, pre-loading makes absolutely no difference.

[Tailwind]

I left the front underbody liner off so my alignment guy could torque it on the rack.

[steved0x]

I torque 4/5 and 11 with the suspension loaded, but not 7, since that is a ball joint and can freely articulate.

[Meir]

thank you guys for all the feedback.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by steved0x

...I torque 4/5 and 11...

I'm guessing you meant 7 there, not 11. 7 is a ball joint too.

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by piper6909

I'm guessing you meant 7 there, not 11. 7 is a ball joint too.

Yes typo :-) fixed, thank you.

[steved0x]

The Porsche manuals (at least the old eBay ones) and Bentley only say 4/5 but some aftermarket arms also say 11 so I have been doing both ...