Central Locking Wheel - Removal

[CarreraGTS]

Hi

I have a GTS with the central locking wheel nut - I love the wheels as they are a feature of the GTS ...

I am a keen amateur detailer and would like to occupy some winter time when the car is tucked up in the garage to thoroughly clean wheel arches and wheels and need to take the wheels off to do a thorough job.

Can anyone tell me the best way to remove the wheels - is it only an option at OPC or is it possible at home ..???

Many thanks
A

 

[STiG911]

Hmm. I'm assuming that there are tools on the market to fit the centre locks now, but the key is in specific re-torquing when putting them back on - if you can get them off in the first place of course.
I'm not sure 'a person' can generate the torque required in a home environment (no offence!) as I'm certain that even the pros have to use machinery to perform the sequence...
You might be better placed to clean the inside face of the wheels from underneath with the car on axle stands.

 

[STiG911]

Sorry! Just reread your original post on cleaning the arches!
In which case you're back to my first point.

 

[ralphmusic]

Try the 997 Register Technical section - a wealth of resources..

https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.asp?m=804343

 

[andycraven25]

It can be done at home with the right equipment and being a keen amateur detailer with a GTS myself, is something I would like to do too. But, I wouldn't be comfortable in doing so myself even with the right equipment so struggle through the spokes in an attempt to detail the wheels.

 

[Robin M]

There was a very good article in Porsche Post on removing and replacing the centre locks. The only thing I have found is you do need two people to remove or replace them. The second person needs to put the foot brake on to stop the wheel turning especially when torquing up the centre lock.

 

[tscaptain]

ORIGINAL: Robin M

There was a very good article in Porsche Post on removing and replacing the centre locks.

Yes, written by the same person who wrote the article in the 997 technical section....[]

 

[Geoff_Fields]

ORIGINAL: Robin M

There was a very good article in Porsche Post on removing and replacing the centre locks. The only thing I have found is you do need two people to remove or replace them. The second person needs to put the foot brake on to stop the wheel turning especially when torquing up the centre lock.

Second person not required just use a Sealey brake depressing tool available from ebay etc.
You will still need a suitable torque wrench and or a torque multiplier. If you have ceramic brakes then a wheel helper/guide is also essential kit.
I swop my wheels regularly and find it no problem at all.