Boxster S (987) F6-3.4L (2008)
Cross member support
9. Loosen threaded connections -3+4- securing cross member to body (front) and threaded connections -5+6- securing cross member with diagonal
arm to body (front) (screws -1+2- have already been removed).
Cross member with diagonal brace to body
10. Loosen threaded connections securing cross member to body (rear): -7+8-, screw out -9+10- by approx. 10 mm.
11. Lower front cross member slightly (approx. 50 to 60 mm).
12. Pull out steering gear to the left (to the right for right-hand drive vehicles).
Information: Ensure that no damage (scoring) is caused to the steering rack. To loosen and tighten the tie rods, secure the steering gear on a suitable
plate.
13. If necessary, loosen and remove right and left tie rods on the steering gear.
Tie rod on steering gear
Installation
Installing power-steering gear
Information: When topping up or filling in Pentosin, make sure that it does not come into contact with the coolant hoses. Observe the specifications
in order to avoid overfilling, and thus overflowing.
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If coolant hoses come into contact with Pentosin, clean them thoroughly with water IMMEDIATELY.
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Replace visibly swollen coolant hoses.