M/T - Clutch Pedal Noises

911 (996)

1/99

3005

Binder - 3, Manual Transmission

Date: 3-25-99

Boost Spring for Clutch Pedal

Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (996)

Model Year:
As of 1999 (X)

Concern:
Noises when operating the clutch pedal.

Information:
As of October 12, 1998 production and the following VINs, the boost spring and clutch pedal have been optimized for minimal operational noise.

99 0XS 62 4135 Coupe
99 1XS 65 2616 Cabrio

Whenever addressing clutch pedal noises on vehicle produced prior to the above listed VINs, the optimized clutch pedal, boost spring, and bracket should be installed.

Parts Info.:

Part Number Qty. Description

996 423 139 09 1 Clutch pedal
996 423 571 00 1 Boost spring bracket
996 423 081 11 1 Boost spring (spring painted purple)
000 043 203 37 Optimol, Optitemp LG 2 grease

Note!
Refer to the Technical Manual for very important information regarding installation procedure and proper application of special Optimol Optitemp LG 2 grease at the clutch pedal assembly.

Working Time:

Labor Operation TU Description

30 05 19 00 190 Removing and installing clutch pedal and boost spring.

Literature:

911 (996) Technical Manual, Group 3, sections:

30 - Clutch boost spring/allocation and grease specification
30 05 19 - Removing and installing clutch pedal
46 05 19 - Removing and installing brake pedal, pages 46-29 - 46-37.

Boxster Technical Information Bulletin, Group 4: No. 3/98 - Brake and clutch pedal (Optimol Optitemp LG2 grease)