What should I do about my Porsche Cayenne driveshaft support?
The factory fix for the support is to remove the driveshaft from the car, disassemble it and use a new center support (with the same rubber centered design) when reassembling it. EPS has devised a solution that does not require driveshaft removal, and does a better job of supporting the driveshaft.
How do you remove the flex disc on a Porsche Cayenne?
Loosen and remove the six 18mm nuts and bolts holding the flex disc between the output shaft and the driveshaft. These will take a bit of muscle to break free. If you don’t have an impact wrench, I recommend putting the parking brake on and even having a helper press the brakes when attempting to loosen the bolts.
How do you jack up a Porsche Cayenne?
Begin by jacking up your Cayenne and placing it on four jack stands rated for at least 6000 lbs. (See our article on Jacking Up Your Cayenne for more information). You’ll need to jack the car high enough to access the center underside.
Do you need aftermarket clamping support for Porsche?
**NOTE** If this support is too small to fit your bearing then you have an aftermarket shaft. You will need to remove the thin sheathing around your bearing prior to installing clamping support. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. Show details In Stock. Ships from and sold by Vertex Automotive. In Stock.
Why is my Porsche Cayenne making a knocking noise?
When the rubber starts to fail, you’ll notice an odd vibration coming from the center console when accelerating. This vibration will only get worse over time, eventually turning into a loud knocking noise.
The factory fix for the support is to remove the driveshaft from the car, disassemble it and use a new center support (with the same rubber centered design) when reassembling it. EPS has devised a solution that does not require driveshaft removal, and does a better job of supporting the driveshaft.
Why is my Porsche Cayenne making a clunking noise?
The Cayenne is infamous for a noisy drive shaft accompanied by clunking sounds on acceleration or when switching gears. This is usually caused by a failure in the driveshaft support bearing. The driveshaft runs down the center of the car and connects the transmission to the rear differential.
Loosen and remove the six 18mm nuts and bolts holding the flex disc between the output shaft and the driveshaft. These will take a bit of muscle to break free. If you don’t have an impact wrench, I recommend putting the parking brake on and even having a helper press the brakes when attempting to loosen the bolts.
What causes a leak in the front of a Porsche Cayenne?
The leak at the front of the engine is most likely from the upper front coolant pipe, which slips out of its housing when the glue fails. Porsche revised the design of the replacement part to be bolt in, so the problem should not return. This issue is common and typically runs about $500 in parts.