Important Note:
The previous bulletin should not have included MY' 97 Boxsters.
Please refer to Boxster Technical Manual; Group 3 page 30-15 for proper boost spring allocation.
Work Procedure:
Scratching or scraping noise
Cause:
The clutch pedal reinforcing rib rubs on the bracket (see arrow in Figure 1). This noise is only slightly audible.
Repair:
Remove the clutch pedal and rework the reinforcing rib with a file.
Note:
A clutch pedal with modified reinforcing ribs has been introduced into production as of July 26, 1999 with the following VIN number 98 0YU
62 0216.
Squeaking noise
Cause:
The clutch pedal power assist spring touches the spring casing.
Repair:
Replace the clutch spring.
Note:
There is a new contoured version clutch spring (see arrow in figure 2) that can only be installed in MY'00 and later vehicles. The boost spring
for MY' 98 and MY' 99 vehicles has not changed. The new contoured version clutch spring was installed in production as of the October 6,
1999 from the following VIN numbers:
98 8YS 62 0335 (Boxster)
98 1YS 66 0138 (Boxster S)
98 9YU 62 2504 (Boxster)
98 2YU 66 0346 (Boxster S)