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Steering: Application and ID


To avoid confusion when replacing components (993 and 964 parts and, in certain cases, right-hand and left-hand parts), observe parts usage according to spares catalog.
- In addition, check parts prior to assembly referring to:
The identification mark/casting number:
993 (Carrera) parts: casting number starting with 993.
964 (Turbo) parts: casting number starting with 964.
The inscribed part number (identification feature).
Spare part for left-hand side: 3rd group of part number is an odd digit.
Spare part for right-hand side: 3rd group of part number is an even digit.

Example:
- Right-hand part (control arm for Carrera)
993. 341. 018. 01.
- Left-hand part (control arm for Turbo)
964. 341. 017. 01.

NOTE: The following front-axle parts or adjacent parts differ from each other only in minor details:
- Side member
- Control arm with mounting bolts mounting nut
- Joint carrier
993 = Olive-colored. Bore diameter of wheel carrier mount = 12 mm.
964 = Gold-colored. Bore diameter (mount) = 10 mm
- Stabilizer bar/stabilizer bar mount
- Vibration damper
- Tensioning disc (ABS gear)
964 = 45 teeth
993 = 48 teeth
- Steering gear
- Brake booster with bracket