suspension PORSCHE 944 1987 1.G Owners Manual

Sealed Beam Headlights
Replacing light units
1.
Turn on the ignition and depress light switch to the second stop to raise the concealed
headlights. Then turn off the ignition.
2.
Remove Phillips screw from headlight trim
(arrow), take off the plastic cover.
3.
Remove only the three recessed screws
(arrows) which secure the lamp unit
retaining ring, remove retaining ring, and
take out sealed beam unit.
4.
Disconnect plug from rear of unit.
5. Attach plug to rear of new unit.
6. Insert sealed beam unit and retaining ring,
tighten hold-down screws.
7.
Check headlight adjustment.
8. Install headlight trim and tighten retaining
screw.

Adjusting Headlights
Headlight adjustment should be done with a
headlight aiming device under the following
conditions:
At curb weight of car (i. e. car ready for use
and with full fuel tank).
Driver's seat should be occupied by a person
or a weight of approx. 165 Ibs (75 kg).
Tire pressure must be correct.
Roll car forward a few feet so that the
suspension seeks its normal position.
Headlight adjustment screws
Screw "A" (lateral adjustment)
right turn = beam moves right
left turn = beam moves left
Screw "B" (vertical adjustment)
right turn = beam moves up
left turn = beam moves down
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944 Turbo

944 / 944 S

944 / 944 S
Fog Lights

On the 944 Turbo, before adjusting or
removing the fog lamp unit, loosen the
transparent side parts which are secured with
Phillips-head screws.
1. Loosen the Phillips screws (arrows) and
pull out the entire light unit.
2.
Pull out cable connector plug and unsnap
holding clamps.
3.
Replace defective bulb. Be sure the new
bulb is installed correctly.
4. Refasten holding clamps and plug in cable
connection.
5.
Reinstall light unit and fasten Phillips
screws securely.
Screw "a" (vertical adjustment)
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Wheel Alignment
Wheel camber*
Toe-in*
Toe angle difference*
Caster*
* at DIN curb weight Front
Rear
Front
Rear
-20' ± 15',
maximum difference left to right 20'
-1° ± 20', maximum difference left to right 30'
+ 10' ±5'
0° ± 10', maximum difference left to right 20' at 20° to left and right -1° ± 20'
2,5° + 30' - 15'

Brake System
Hydraulic dual circuit brake system with
front/rear brake circuits
internally ventilated disc brakes front and rearBrake power assist
Parking brake acting on rear wheels

Chassis, Suspension
Unitized construction
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Stabilizers
Independent coil/shock absorber struts, positive ki
ng-pin offset
Independent - diagonal arm, one torsion bar each
Double acting hydraulic shock absorbers, front and rear
Diameter - front: 20 mm (optional 21,5), Turbo: 22. 5 mm or 24 x 3.7 mm
rear: 14 mm or 20 mm (optional), Turbo: 18 mm
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Performance*

Maximum speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph Time at end 1/4 mile*
Time at end 1/4 mile*
Manual transmission944
131 mph (210 km/h) 8.3 seconds
16.2 seconds
30.1 seconds
944 S

142 mph (228 km/h)
7.7 seconds
15.4 seconds
27.8 seconds
944 Turbo

152 mph (245 km/h)
6.1 seconds
14.4 seconds
26.0 seconds
Automatic transmission944
131 mph (210 km/h)
9.8 seconds
17.2 seconds
17.2 seconds

* At curb weight and half-load capacity, excluding optional equipment and accessories.

Climbing Performance

1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
Manual transmission944
approx. 61%
approx. 33%
approx. 21%
approx. 14%
approx. 8%
944 S

approx. 62% approx. 36%
approx. 22%
approx. 14%
approx. 9%
944 Turbo

approx. 62%
approx. 49%
approx. 30%
approx. 20%
approx. 14%
Automatic transmission944
approx. 36%
approx. 18%
approx. 10%

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