Boxster (986) F6-2.5L (1998)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Removing and installing power-steering gear
Removal
1. Remove underside panel.
2. Loosen universal joint (steering shaft) at steering gear. For this purpose, take out the clamping screw and slide the joint upwards,
Note First fix the steering wheel with the wheels in straight-ahead position or removes the steering wheel with the wheels in straight-ahead position. If
this is not done, the airbag contact unit will have to be put in center position after installation of the steering gear.
3. Press out track-rod ball joint from steering arm. Use special tool 9560 (ball-joint extractor).
When loosening the locknut, hold it with special tool 9546 (Torx screwdriver).
4. Repeat procedure on the other side.
5. Loosen feed and return pipe at steering gear. For this purpose, loosen the hexagon socket head bolt (arrow) and remove the retainer plate. Seal
pipes or use collection containers. If necessary, cover pipes to prevent contamination.
6. Loosen the two steering-gear fastening screws (on the underside of the cross member).
7. Extend steering gear to the left (to the right for right-hand drive vehicles).
8. If necessary, loosen and remove right and left track rod at steering gear (arrow).