Boxster (986) F6-2.5L (1998)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Removal and Replacement
Front Suspension
Removal
1. Raise vehicle. Remove front wheel.
2. Loosen stabilizer mount at stabilizer (counter with open-ended wrench).
3. Loosen track rod and control arm at wheel carriers and press off the ball joints with special tool 9560. When loosening fastening nuts, counter with
special tool 9546 (Torx screwdriver) at the ball joint bolts.
4. Disconnect plug connection at wheel carriers and pull out plugs. Loosen plug connection at wheel carriers and unclip the electrical cables at spring
strut.
5. Loosen holder for brake line/brake hose at wheel carrier. Loosen brake caliper from wheel carrier and attach in wheel arch.
6. Loosen fastening nuts (3 ea. M8) at spring strut mount. Before doing this, mark the installed position of the spring strut mount (position of the
three collar nuts).
Draw out spring strut with wheel carrier.
7. Loosen clamped connection between spring strut/wheel carrier (ball joint from stabilizer mount). Counter with open-ended wrench. Draw out
spring strut from wheel carrier.
Installation
1. Install in reverse order. Before installing, give parts a visual check. Replace brake caliper fastening screws.
2. Do not grease screwed connections in Dacromet finish - aluminum color. Use correct tightening torque.