Boxster S - 3.2 Liter2020 Porsche Boxster S (986) F6-3.2L Technical Service Bulletin # 2/00 Date: 000616

Front Strut Mount - Clicking Noise

Boxster

2/00

4088

Binder - 4, Running Gear This bulletin replaces bulletin, Group 4, 1/99, dated 9-10-99.

6-16-00

Clicking Noise In Steering

Vehicle Type:

Boxster/Boxster S

Model Year:

As of '97 (V) /'00 (Y)bearing

Concern:

Clicking noise when wheels are steered.

Information:

Clicking noises can occur in the area of the upper spring strut mount when the wheels are steered with the vehicle stationary, e.g. when parking. A

new axial grooved ball bearing has been installed in production on March 14, 2000, starting with the following VINs:

98 9YU 62 5791

98 2YS 62 0430

2020 Porsche Boxster S (986) F6-3.2L Page 15

98 5YS 66 0286

In case of complaints on earlier vehicles, a new style bearing and back-up ring must be installed.

Parts Info:

! CAUTION

Using the old style back-up ring, part number, 996 343 517 01 EMO in conjunction with new style axial grooved bearing, part number, 996 343

515 05 will damage the spring strut mount.Caution!

Literature:

Boxster Technical Manual, Group 4, Section 40 85 19 - Removing/installing front spring strut.

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