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Front Shock Absorber Top Strut & Contact Bearing Kit. Porsche 996 C4 / Turbo ❭ SUSPENSIONKIT996C4-FR
- Porsche 996 C4 3.4L 1997-08/01
- Porsche 996 C4 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 C4S 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 TURBO 2000-05
Restore proper suspension operation on your Porsche 911 (996 series, 4WD and turbo models) with this comprehensive top mount kit. Designed for the front strut tower, this kit includes left and right upper strut mounts, contact bearings and all necessary hardware to ensure smooth, quiet and accurate suspension movement. Ideal when replacing worn mounts, upgrading shocks, or eliminating clunks and steering noise.
Fits:
- Porsche 996 C4 3.4L 1999-08/01
- Porsche 996 C4 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 C4S 3.6L 09/01-2005
- Porsche 996 TURBO 2000-05
Diagram Ref No 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
What This Product Does:
- The strut mount (top mount) is the structural connection point between the top of the front shock/strut assembly and the car’s body (strut tower). It absorbs loads from the suspension (spring & damper) and allows the strut to pivot (for steering) via the bearing.
- The contact bearing or pivot bearing allows the front strut to rotate as the wheels are steered while maintaining smooth operation and minimal noise/fretting.
- Over time, the mount’s rubber cushion, metal plates or bearing can degrade, leading to noise, poor alignment, or less effective suspension function. The kit restores correct mount geometry, alignment, reduces unwanted movement, and improves ride/handling feel.
Symptoms & Signs You Need Replacement:
- Clunking or knocking noise from the top of the front strut tower when going over bumps or during braking/acceleration.
- Squeaking or groaning noise when turning the steering wheel – could indicate the bearing is worn.
- Excessive vibration or harshness coming through the body when driving, indicating the mount rubber may be fatigued.
- Uneven tyre wear or vague steering feel – if the strut mount is worn, the strut top may move under load, affecting geometry.
- During shock/strut replacement – because the mount is accessed when replacing the front shocks, it is wise to replace the mount/bearing at the same time to avoid future failure.
- Safety & handling: The strut mount plays a key role in the front suspension’s operation. A worn mount can compromise handling precision, ride comfort and may allow excessive movement under load.
- Noise, vibration & harshness: A deteriorated mount/bearing leads to unwanted noise and vibrations that degrade driving experience.
- Longevity of other components: If the mount is worn, the bearing, strut rod, or strut top plate may be overloaded, leading to premature failure of those parts. Replacing now can prevent larger issues.
- Cost-effective during service: Because the mount/bearing sits atop the strut, it typically requires partial suspension disassembly to reach. Replacing during suspension service is more economical than later doing mounts alone.
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This kit is comprised of the following items:
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- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 V6 3.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 3.0L Turbocharged V6 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S V6 3.0L 4WD (440 Hp) 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S V6 3.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S Diesel V8 4.0L 4WD (422 Hp) 2017-18
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S Diesel 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Sport Turismo 2017-18
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid V6 2.9L 4WD 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid V6 2.9L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo V8 4.0L 4WD (550 Hp) 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo V8 4.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid V8 4.0L 4WD 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid V8 4.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S E-Hybrid 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera GTS 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera GTS Sport Turismo 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 4.0L V8 2021-23

Fits:
Porsche 971.1 Panamera - 2017 to 2020
Porsche 971.2 Panamera - 2021 to 2023
For cars with Option Code
1BH - Suspension/dampers, standard 2 PASM
Click 'Zoom in' for large parts diagram.
Diagram ref no 11
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- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 V6 3.0L 4WD (330 Hp) 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 V6 3.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 3.0L Turbocharged V6 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S V6 3.0L 4WD (440 Hp) 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S V6 3.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S Diesel V8 4.0L 4WD (422 Hp) 2017-18
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S Diesel 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Sport Turismo 2017-18
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid V6 2.9L 4WD 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid V6 2.9L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo V8 4.0L 4WD (550 Hp) 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo V8 4.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid V8 4.0L 4WD 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid V8 4.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S E-Hybrid 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera GTS 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera GTS Sport Turismo 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 4.0L V8 2021-23

Fits:
Porsche 971.1 Panamera - 2017 to 2020
Porsche 971.2 Panamera - 2021 to 2023
For cars with Option Code
1BH - Suspension/dampers, standard 2 PASM
Click 'Zoom in' for large parts diagram.
Diagram ref no 11
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- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 V6 3.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 3.0L Turbocharged V6 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S V6 3.0L 4WD (440 Hp) 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S V6 3.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S Diesel V8 4.0L 4WD (422 Hp) 2017-18
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4S Diesel 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Sport Turismo 2017-18
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid V6 2.9L 4WD 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid V6 2.9L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo V8 4.0L 4WD (550 Hp) 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo V8 4.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 Sport Turismo 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid V8 4.0L 4WD 2017-20
- Porsche 971.1 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid V8 4.0L 4WD Executive 2017-20
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S E-Hybrid 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2.9L V6 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera GTS 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera GTS Sport Turismo 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 4.0L V8 2021-23
- Porsche 971.2 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 4.0L V8 2021-23
Sold individually; x2 required per axle.
Fits:
Models with Adaptative Air Suspension (PR 1BK)
Porsche 971 Panamera 2017-21
Diagram reference(s):
No. 10 - Rear Axle
No. 11 - Front Axle (Our Product Image)
NOTE: Adaptive Air Suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) – PR 1BK – comes standard on all 971 Panamera models, except for the base Panamera, Panamera Diesel, Panamera 4, and Panamera 4S, where it is available as an optional extra.
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