Boxster (986) F6-2.5L (1998)
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)
Work Procedure
Replacing the Boost Spring in MY' 00 and later vehicles:
Part Number
Description
996 423 081 12
Boxster S New contoured version spring
996 423 081 11
Old version spring no longer available
996 423 881 06
Boxster - New contoured version spring
996 423 881 05
Boxster - Old version spring, no longer available
Replacing the Boost Spring in MY' 98, MY' 99 vehicles:
Part Number
Description
986 423 081 11
Boxster - New (same version-not contoured) clutch spring
986 423 081 08
Boxster - Old version, no longer available
In addition to the new clutch spring, MY'98 and MY'99 vehicles must use a new clutch pedal and bolt.
Part Number
Description
996 423 139 10
New Clutch pedal
996 423 315 06
Bolt
Clicking noise
To repair the clicking noise, follow steps 1 to 3 in sequence.
Step 1:
Cause:
Insufficient lubrication of the ball socket in the clutch master cylinder