Porsche 911 997 Front Control Arm Replacement DIY (2005-2012 Porsche Carrera, S, 4S, Targa)

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►Worn-out bushings and ball joints in the front end of your Porsche 997 make some of the most noticeable differences to your car's handling. You might not notice it right away as it happens gradually over time; however, you will notice a massive immediate difference once they're replaced.
Porsche made replacing the front bushings and ball joints an easy task by incorporating them into new control arms, and best yet, they made them affordable. No more having to press out the old bushings and press in the new ones with this design.
Michael Hidalgo, FCP Euro's resident DIY expert, takes us through the step-by-step process of replacing the front control arms on your Porsche 911 997 at home in your garage or your driveway.
Index:
00:00 - Intro & Tools Needed
02:45 - Porsche 997 911 Wheel & Underbelly Pan Removal
03:40 - Porsche 997 911 Front Control Arm Replacement Process
14:25 - Porsche 997 911 Belly Pan & Wheel Installation
15:17 - Thanks for Watching!
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This video applies to the following vehicles:
Porsche 911
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera
Chassis: 997,
2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S
2006 Porsche 911 Carrera
2007 Porsche 911 Turbo
2007 Porsche 911 Targa 4
2007 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
2007 Porsche 911 Carrera S
2007 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
2007 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
2007 Porsche 911 Carrera
2008 Porsche 911 Turbo
2008 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
2008 Porsche 911 Targa 4
2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S
2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
2008 Porsche 911 Carrera
2009 Porsche 911 Turbo
2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4
2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S
2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
2009 Porsche 911 Carrera
2010 Porsche 911 Turbo
2010 Porsche 911 Targa 4
2010 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S
2010 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
2010 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
2010 Porsche 911 Carrera
2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S
2011 Porsche 911 Turbo
2011 Porsche 911 Targa 4
2011 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
2011 Porsche 911 Speedster
2011 Porsche 911 Carrera S
2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
2011 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
2011 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
2011 Porsche 911 Carrera
2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S
2012 Porsche 911 Turbo
2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4
2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera
Chassis: 997,
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S
Chassis: 997,
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS
2013 Porsche 911 Turbo S
2013 Porsche 911 Turbo

Porsche Boxster
2005 Porsche Boxster Base
2005 Porsche Boxster S
2006 Porsche Boxster Base
2006 Porsche Boxster S
2007 Porsche Boxster Base
2007 Porsche Boxster S
2008 Porsche Boxster S
2008 Porsche Boxster Base
2008 Porsche Boxster S Limited Edition
2008 Porsche Boxster Limited Edition
2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder
2009 Porsche Boxster Base
2009 Porsche Boxster S
2009 Porsche Boxster S Porsche Design 2
2010 Porsche Boxster Base
2010 Porsche Boxster S
2011 Porsche Boxster Base
2011 Porsche Boxster S
2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder
2012 Porsche Boxster Base
2012 Porsche Boxster S
2012 Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
2012 Porsche Boxster Spyder

Porsche Cayman
2006 Porsche Cayman S
2007 Porsche Cayman Base
2007 Porsche Cayman S
2008 Porsche Cayman S
2008 Porsche Cayman Base
2009 Porsche Cayman Base
2009 Porsche Cayman S
2010 Porsche Cayman Base
2010 Porsche Cayman S
2011 Porsche Cayman Base
2011 Porsche Cayman S
2012 Porsche Cayman Base
2012 Porsche Cayman R
2012 Porsche Cayman S
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Пікірлер: 36

@billthezorn 3 ай бұрын

there's a plastic clip on the left front coffin arm which attaches to a switch for cars with a headlight leveling system. if you don't remove it prior to using the ball joint separator, it may break.

@glebabramov6576 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thank you!

@richardsavage9248 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial, used it to rebuild the front end on a 2005 997 Carerra S. Totally agree with your comment about corrosion, as I had to cut the lower arm bolts out with a reciprocating saw. Great presenter, authentic, very clear and concise - good job!

@Sylverlee Жыл бұрын

How long did this job take you?

@richardsavage9248 Жыл бұрын

@Sylvester M To cut the bolts, about an hour each side. I used a reciprocating saw with a Bosch metal blade, lowered the arm as much as possible, and then placed the blade to cut between the lower arm's in-built large bonded washer and the arm itself. I made two cuts to each bolt so that the arm would slide out. Go slowly and carefully to make sure you don't damage the subframe. Be prepared to clean up a fair amount of aluminium and steel filings afterwards.

@Sylverlee Жыл бұрын

@@richardsavage9248 sorry I meant to rebuild the front end! Minus cutting the bolts

@halloweenjack8683 6 ай бұрын

Great vid thanks from Manchester UK

@HanifEFIMechanical 2 жыл бұрын

good work

@N911GT2 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Very helpful, but those are the cleanest used control arms I've ever seen ;)

@fcpeuro Жыл бұрын

The old ones may or may not have been cut out with a grinder during the original shoot...😅

@juleslockwood2656 Жыл бұрын

@@fcpeuro 🤣

@dredma1 2 жыл бұрын

Must be nice to have all the perfect tools.

@fcpeuro 2 жыл бұрын

Having the correct tools is certainly the way to go!

@joshuamoninger2792 2 жыл бұрын

This video is great - it belongs in your 997 playlist but I don't see it there.

@fcpeuro 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the heads up! We just moved it over 😎

@OYEAH168 11 ай бұрын

Does the Meyle LCA have a steel insert similar to the Porsche arm? Or is it aluminum?

@blkferrari355 Жыл бұрын

When torquing the nut on the front lower forward control arm to coffin arm, do you need to torque this nut at ride height also similiar to the coffin arm inner bolt/nut?

@fcpeuro Жыл бұрын

Hi Blkferrari335, not necessary for that one, but if you have a ride height set already, will not hurt.

@Laika052 Жыл бұрын

When torquing the control arm to sub frame bolt, you raised the control arm with a jack prior to torquing it down. Is that enough? I always thought the weight of the car needed to be on the control arm prior to torquing?

@autofanaticasia2746 Жыл бұрын

Can get the link for the hardware. Thanks 🙏

@thefunkygibbon Жыл бұрын

what sort of time should i expect a garage to take on replacing a coffin arm?

@fcpeuro Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, your best bet would be to contact your preferred shop for a quote. We spent about 2 hours filming.

@G2_JP48 Жыл бұрын

Is there any difference when upgrading to GT3 control arms?

@fcpeuro Жыл бұрын

Aside from the adjustment gained with GT3 arms, the idea remains similar for install.

@NoTubeeable 2 жыл бұрын

Does tracking/alignment need to be done after this job?

@fcpeuro 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, an alignment will 100% be needed after completing this DIY.

@LetsDIYIt 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the same for 996? Also is the process any different between a C2 and a C4?

@pjay3028 2 жыл бұрын

It's the same process on a 996 but you need different control arms at the front. I think it's the same on the 4 but there'll be less room to manoeuvre the tools above the ball joint.

@LetsDIYIt 2 жыл бұрын

@@pjay3028 thanks

@user-sg9xm6wr2d 2 жыл бұрын

First like first comment

@user-sg9xm6wr2d 2 жыл бұрын

I know to visit you, where do you fall?

@wynhughes9072 2 жыл бұрын

The ones you are taking off look new? No rust anywhere. Or am I missing something here

@rjmari 2 жыл бұрын

It's the rubber bushings that wear. I don't know enough to see how worn the "old" one was. But it could also be that this was more of a preventative or maintenance repair before the bushing was completely worn.

@dogchainsaw3923 2 жыл бұрын

It’s aluminum. Aluminum doesn’t rust.

@N911GT2 Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure the redid the 'scene' with the new hardware for ease and cleanliness while filming.

@HanifEFIMechanical 2 жыл бұрын

good work