Suspension

Overview of alloy control arm failure modes on the 944, DIY rebuild procedure using kit components, and a survey of aftermarket replacement options.

Removal and installation procedure for front control arms on the 924/944, with torque specifications for all fasteners.

Routine inspection procedure for CV joint boots, with criteria for determining when a boot must be replaced.

Complete procedure for removing, cleaning, repacking, and reinstalling 924/944 rear CV joints, including part numbers for joint kits, boot kits, and complete axles.

Short procedure for removing and reinstalling the front anti-roll (sway) bar on the 924/944.

Procedures for checking, adjusting, and replacing the front wheel bearings on the 924/944, including the race press-fit and bearing packing technique.

Procedure for replacing rear shock absorbers on the 924/944, including a simple bounce test to diagnose worn shocks.

Short procedure for removing and reinstalling the rear anti-roll (sway) bar and drop links on the 924/944.

Procedure for replacing the single sealed wheel bearing in an aluminum trailing arm, including axle nut removal strategies and heat-assisted bearing removal.

Complete procedure for replacing rear wheel bearings in a steel trailing arm, including axle nut removal strategies, bearing and seal installation, and parking brake reassembly.

Step-by-step procedure for removing and replacing front strut assemblies on the 924/944, including strut insert replacement and torque specifications.

Comprehensive guide to 924/944/968 suspension dynamics, stock spring and sway bar specifications by model year, torsion bar spring rate table, and suggested setups for street, street/track, and race use.

Detailed procedure for removing, replacing, and reindexing the rear torsion bars on the 944, including the geometry calculations for determining spline position and ride height change.