Boxster S (987) F6-3.4L (2008)
Piston assembly device 9597
5. Carefully press out piston-pin circlip with a screwdriver; while doing so, place a cloth over the piston so that the circlip does not pop out.
Removing piston pin circlip
6. Turn piston/connecting rod unit through 180° on the assembly device and press out piston pin with the plunger special tool assembly tool 9500.
Pressing out piston pin
7. Repeat steps for removing pistons/connecting rods on cylinders 2 and 3.
Assembling pistons/connecting rods, cylinder 1-3
Assembling pistons/connecting rods, cylinder 1-3
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When removing pistons, the piston-pin circlip always remains in the piston, which is installed opposite the large assembly bore (no chamfer) for
the piston pin.
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The lug of the piston-pin circlip must always be touching the contact surface facing the oil piston shank.
Special tool retaining device 9597 with spacer ring 9597/1.