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WF02 - Replacing Bearing Covers for Wheel Bearings on Rear Axle (Workshop Campaign)

Vehicle Type:

918 Spyder

Model Year:

2015

Concerns:

Bearing covers for wheel bearings on rear axle

Information:

This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Lightweight wheel bearings were installed on the rear axle of the 918 Spyder due to the
performance-oriented design of the chassis.
Internal tests have shown, however, that the bearing covers on these lightweight wheel
bearings can bend out of shape when the vehicle is driven aggressively, e.g. when driving on
a race circuit.
This puts increased strain on the wheel bearings and as a result, their durability cannot be guaranteed
over the service life of the vehicle. The wheel bearings can also start to make noise.

Action
Required:

Vehicles with a mileage of less than 12,000 miles (20,000 km) that are not used for race track
driving:
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Replace bearing covers for wheel bearings on the rear axle.

Vehicles with a mileage of 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or higher or vehicles that have already been
driven on a race track:
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Replace bearing covers for wheel bearings and wheel carrier module with wheel bearings on the
rear axle.

Information
Due to the design-related extra-rigid joint between the lightweight wheel bearing and the wheel carrier, the
wheel bearing is only available as part of the wheel carrier module.

Information
The vehicle must be checked for defects and damage (damage to paintwork, missing parts, etc.) each
time it is handed over, transferred or delivered. Confirmation that the vehicle is in good condition or
details of any damage to the vehicle must be documented and archived for feedback purposes.
Service Level:

This campaign must be carried out by a Service Level 2 Porsche Dealers.
Service Level 0 or 1 Porsche Dealers are not authorized to carry out this campaign.

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In accordance with the service concept for the 918 Spyder, the vehicle must be transferred to the nearest
Service Level 2 Porsche Dealer in order to carry out this campaign.
If the vehicle should require transport from your dealership to a Level 2 Dealer and transportation has not
previously been arranged by the 918 Client Relationship Team, you should contact Roadside Assistance
at 1 (844) 918-SPYD (7793) to facilitate the transfer.
Information on invoicing for the transfer of the vehicle can be found under Attachment “B”  Technical
Information 'AF0100 Invoicing' at the end of this document.
Information
The vehicle may be assigned to several campaigns for which there may be an overlap between some of
the steps to be completed in order to carry out the required preliminary and subsequent work.
Before carrying out this campaign, it is important therefore to check whether the vehicle in question is
also affected by one or more of the campaigns specified below:
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WF01 Workshop campaign – Replacing holder for brake line on rear axle (Service Level 1)

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WF03 Workshop campaign – Tightening threaded joint securing connecting links on rear axle
(Service Level 1)

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WF04 Workshop campaign – Replacing oil intake pipe (Service Level 1)

If the vehicle is assigned to one or more of the specified campaigns, the campaigns must be carried
out together if possible because of the overlapping steps involved.
For warranty invoicing for campaigns carried out together, the full scope must only be invoiced once
and only the combined scope may be invoiced if necessary for other campaigns carried out
together.
All required steps are included in the working time for the full scope.
All overlapping steps for other campaigns are covered by the combined scope and are therefore not
included again in the working time.
If several Porsche Dealers are involved because of the different service levels required for carrying out
a campaign, the full scope must be invoiced for one of the campaigns carried out together for each
Porsche Dealer involved. The combined scope must be invoiced for other campaigns carried out
together.
Affected
Vehicles:

The VIN(s) can be checked by using PIWIS Vehicle Information link to verify if the campaign affects the
vehicle. This campaign is scope specific to the VIN! Failure to verify in PIWIS may result in an improper
repair. This campaign affects 50 vehicles in North America.

Parts Info:

NOTE: PARTS WILL NOT BE AUTOMATICALLY ALLOCATED TO YOUR DEALERSHIP. ALL PARTS
MUST BE ORDERED VIA A PTEC/PAV.

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Part No.

Designation
– Use

Qty.

918.332.857.01

 Bearing cover
– Wheel bearing on rear axle

2 ea.

918.332.851.01

 Repair kit for drive shaft bellows
– Drive shaft on rear axle

2 ea.

900.123.168.01

 Seal, A10 x 16
– Threaded joint securing drive shaft to wheel hub

6 ea.

999.917.826.02

 Special grease LM 918, 150g tube
– Tripod joint on rear axle, inner

2 ea.

999.917.826.03

 Special grease LM 918, 125g tube
– Tripod joint on rear axle, outer

4 ea.

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The following parts are also required for each vehicle:
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Vehicles without Racetrack package (I-no. 808):
Part No.

Designation
– Use

Qty.

000.043.209.96

 Set of fastening parts
– Wheel carrier for rear axle

2 ea.

Contains:
N 102.058.02

Hexagon nut, M6
– Axial bolts securing drive shaft to wheel
carrier

1 ea.

999.084.655.01

Hexagon nut, M12 x 1.5
– Rear-axle steering actuator to wheel
carrier
– Trailing arm to wheel carrier

3 ea.

999.084.656.01

Hexagon nut, M10
– Brake calliper to wheel carrier
– Spring strut to wheel carrier

3 ea.

999.311.602.01

Fit bolt, M10 x 1.5 x 65
– Upper trailing arm to wheel carrier

1 ea.

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999.311.504.01

Fit bolt, M10 x 1.5 x 77
– Lower trailing arm to wheel carrier

2 ea.

999.073.572.01

Lens-head screw, M6 x 8
– Brake disc to wheel hub

2 ea.

or
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Vehicles with Racetrack package (I-no. 808):
Part No.

Designation
– Use

Qty.

000.043.209.97

 Set of fastening parts for Racetrack package
– Wheel carrier for rear axle

2 ea.

Contains:
N 102.058.02

Hexagon nut, M6
– Axial bolts securing drive shaft to wheel
carrier

1 ea.

999.084.655.01

Hexagon nut, M12 x 1.5
– Rear-axle steering actuator to wheel
carrier
– Trailing arm to wheel carrier

3 ea.

999.084.656.01

Hexagon nut, M10
– Brake calliper to wheel carrier
– Spring strut to wheel carrier

3 ea.

999.311.602.02

Fit bolt, M10 x 1.5 x 65
– Upper trailing arm to wheel carrier

1 ea.

999.311.504.02

Fit bolt, M10 x 1.5 x 77
– Lower trailing arm to wheel carrier

2 ea.

999.073.572.01

Lens-head screw, M6 x 8
– Brake disc to wheel hub

2 ea.

The following parts are also required for vehicles with a mileage of 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or
higher or for vehicles that have already been driven on a race track:
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Vehicles without Racetrack package (I-no. 808):

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Part No.

Designation
– Use

Qty.

000.043.210.02

 Complete wheel carrier, left

1 ea.

000.043.210.03

 Complete wheel carrier, right

1 ea.

N 107.512.01

 Hexagon round-head bolt
– Cover plates for wheel carriers
– Retainer plate for parking-brake shoes
– Line bracket for brake hose
– Rear speed sensor

20 ea.

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Materials:

Tools:

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Vehicles with Racetrack package (I-no. 808):
Part No.

Designation
– Use

Qty.

000.043.210.04

 Complete wheel carrier, left, for Racetrack package

1 ea.

000.043.210.05

 Complete wheel carrier, right, for Racetrack
package

1 ea.

N 107.512.01

 Hexagon round-head bolt
– Cover plates for wheel carriers
– Retainer plate for parking-brake shoes
– Line bracket for brake hose
– Rear speed sensor

20 ea.

Part No.

Designation
– Use

Qty.

000.043.300.35

 McLube Sailkote High Performance Dry Lube
– Central wheel lock
Also commercially available at marine supply stores.

428g spraying
can
As much as
required

9002 - Lifting platform holders
9453 - Access ramps
9003 - Socket wrench for central wheel lock
9004 - Socket wrench for central wheel lock cover
9023 - Assembly tools for axial fixing device for drive shaft

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9036 - Assembly tool for drive shaft bellows
VAS 5493 - Circlip pliers
9691 - Assembly driver for tripod joints
VAS 6941 - Clamping pliers
Torque wrench, 150 – 800 Nm (111 – 592 ftlb.), e.g. V.A.G. 1601 - Torque wrench 150-800 Nm
(111-592 ftlb.)
Torque wrench, 40 – 200 Nm (30 – 148 ftlb.), e.g. V.A.G 1332 - Torque wrench, 40-200 Nm
(30-148 ftlb.)
Torque wrench, 6 – 50 Nm (4.5 – 37 ftlb.), e.g. V.A.G 1331 - Torque wrench, 6-50 Nm (4.5-37
ftlb.)
Torque wrench, 2 – 10 Nm (1.5 – 7.5 ftlb.), e.g. V.A.G 1783 - Torque wrench, 2-10 Nm (1.5-7.5
ftlb.)
9768 - Electronic torque wrench, 2 - 100 Nm (1.5 - 74 ftlb.)
Suitable engine jack, e.g. VAS 6931 - Transmission and engine jack
Test mandrel, 2 mm, e.g. drill bit shank
Steel rule or caliper gauge, 200 mm long
Plastic mounting pieces for vice

Also for vehicles with a mileage of 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or higher or for vehicles that have
already been driven on a race track:
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VAS 6828 - Central fastener with precision aluminum spoiler adapter
VAS 6826 - Steering wheel alignment gauge
9647 - Hook wrench
9818 - PIWIS Tester II

Work
Procedure:

See Attachment “A”.

Claim
Submission:

See Attachment “B”.

Attachment "A": Work Procedure
Procedure:

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Only for vehicles with a mileage of 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or higher or vehicles that have
already been driven on a race track:
Measure the vehicle height as well as the camber and toe adjustment values of the rear axle and take
note of the measured values  Workshop Manual '449503 Suspension alignment, complete'.
To do this, raise the vehicle on a wheel alignment platform.

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The fact that the wheel carriers are mounted on the rear axle without play using Unibal joints means
that the wheel alignment only needs to be checked if the wheel carrier modules with wheel
bearings are replaced.
Given the low setpoint value tolerances of the wheel alignment values and the different wheel
alignment systems used in the dealer organisation, the wheel alignment values must be
determined first in this case before carrying out the campaign.
After replacing the wheel carrier modules on the rear axle, the wheel alignment positions must be