IMS Bearing Kit + Tools for Porsche 997 (before 03/2005)

Kit including tools + the new IMS bearing: thread diameter in M8 only > check that you do not have the one with M12 thread which requires engine disassembly. This bearing with 100% ceramic balls is stronger than the original. It better withstands friction with a high-temperature grease designed to last up to 180° C. The lubricant of the bearing as well as the housing seal offer the best quality available for this use, in order to ensure the reliability of your engine. To facilitate the installation of the bearing and preserve its integrity, it is strongly recommended to cool it beforehand, in a freezer for 2 hours and additionally, to heat (to 120 degrees) the area of the engine block that will receive the IMS. - Original two-row version: Use the 6 mm spacer ring and a closed circlip for fastening (see the application image for the two-row version) - Original single-row version: Do not use the 6 mm spacer ring. Use an open circlip as a retaining ring. Also, it is imperative to ensure that there is no oil in the intermediate shaft tube before installing the bearing! Centrifugal force, combined with residual oil, creates a counterweight that will prematurely destroy the bearing.