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Porsche 996 Common Torque Specifications
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Maintenance & DIY Jobs — All Variants (1998–2005) | department69.com
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Covers: Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Turbo, GT2, GT3 / GT3 RS
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VARIANT QUICK REFERENCE
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VariantYearsEngine
Oiling System
IMS Risk?
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Carrera / C4 (996.1)1998–2001
M96 3.4L flat-6 (wet sump)
Wet sumpYes — M96
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Carrera / C4 / C4S (996.2)2002–2004
M96 3.6L flat-6 (wet sump)
Wet sumpYes — M96
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Turbo2001–2005
M96/97 3.6L twin-turbo
Dry sumpYes — M96/97
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GT22002–2005
M96/97 3.6L twin-turbo
Dry sumpYes — M96/97
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GT3 / GT3 RS1999–2005
Mezger 3.6L NA (GT1-derived)
Dry sumpNo — Mezger ✓
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SHEETS IN THIS WORKBOOK
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Sheet NameContents
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Wheels & TiresLug bolt torque — applies to all 996 variants
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Engine — CarreraM96 wet-sump specs: oil drain, filter, plugs, water pump, AOS, coils
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Engine — Turbo GT2M96/97 dry-sump specs: 4 drain locations, filter, plugs
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Engine — GT3Mezger dry-sump specs: drain plugs, spark plugs
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DrivetrainFlywheel (TTY), engine mounts, exhaust, manual & auto transmission
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BrakesCaliper bolts, bleeder screws — all variants
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Suspension Front11 front suspension fasteners with ft-lbs and Nm
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Suspension Rear11 rear suspension fasteners with ft-lbs and Nm
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Hub & Axle Nuts340 ft-lbs axle nuts — all four corners
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⚠️ Always verify against your Porsche Workshop Manual before wrenching. Values are cross-referenced from PCA tech articles, FCP Euro, Rennlist, and RennTech. Proceed at your own risk.
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Source: department69.com/articles/porsche-996-common-torque-specifications-maintenance-and-diy-jobs
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