Boxster S (986) F6-3.2L (2001)
Repair:
Spray the ball socket in the master cylinder with spray lubricant (figure 3). If this does not eliminate the noise, continue with step 2.
Part Number
Description
000 043 204 40
New/Spray lubricant
Note:
As from October 1, 1999 the master cylinder has been modified in the area of the ball socket.
Work Procedure
Step 2:
Cause:
The spring of the boost spring touches the spring casing (see also squeaking).
Repair:
Install a new contoured version clutch assist spring in MY'00 and later vehicles. Replace the boost spring in MY'98 and MY'99 vehicles. If this does not
eliminate the noise, continue with step 3.
Step 3:
Cause:
A shoulder may be worn into the clutch pedal reinforcing rib from rubbing on the bracket (see scratching / scraping)
Repair:
Replace the clutch pedal with a new version with a modified reinforcing rib.
Part Number
Description
996 423 139 10
New version pedal
996 423 139 09
Old version pedal, no longer available
996 423 315 06
Bolt - Use when installing the clutch pedal in MY'98 and MY'99 vehicles.
Literature:
Boxster Technical Manual, Group 3, Manual transmission:
Repair:
30 - Boost spring: Allocation and grease specification 30 05 19 - "Removing and installing the clutch pedal".
Technical Information: 1/99 - "Boost spring and clutch pedal".