How To Replace Shocks & Shock Mounts on a Porsche 911 (997 996 DIY Tutorial)

Learn how to replace the rear shocks and/or shock mounts on a Porsche 911 (997 or 996). To remove the shocks and struts, here are the steps, tools, and parts needed.
1. Place the rear of the vehicle on jack stands
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2. Remove the rear wheels
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3. Gain access to the rear shock mount bolts
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4. Remove the rear shock mount bolts
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5. Remove the bolts holding the two upper control arms
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6. Remove the rear sway bar end links on both sides
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7. Remove the rear sway bar mounts on both sides
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8. Tilt the rear sway bar out of the way

9. Remove the lower rear control arm ball joint and separate it from the hub
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10. Remove the lower shock mount bolt
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11. Remove the rear shock
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12. Disassemble the rear shock and remove the rear shock mount
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13. Install the new rear shock mount onto the shock

14. Reinstall the shock following these steps in reverse
● 16mm control arm bolts: torque to 81 lbs-ft
● 16mm end link nut: 48 lbs-ft
● 13mm sway bar mount bolts: 17 lbs-ft
● 18mm rear lower control arm nut: 56 lbs-ft
● 15mm shock mount bolts: 34 lbs-ft

15. Reinstall the interior components

16. Reinstall your wheels
● 19mm wheel bolts: 96 lbs-ft

17. Lower your vehicle

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