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Front Strut Mount - Clicking Noise

Boxster
2/00
4088

Binder - 4, Running Gear This bulletin replaces bulletin, Group 4, 1/99, dated 9-10-99.

6-16-00

Clicking Noise In Steering

Vehicle Type:
Boxster/Boxster S

Model Year:
As of '97 (V) /'00 (Y)bearing

Concern:
Clicking noise when wheels are steered.

Information:
Clicking noises can occur in the area of the upper spring strut mount when the wheels are steered with the vehicle stationary, e.g. when parking. A new axial grooved ball bearing has been installed in production on March 14, 2000, starting with the following VINs:

98 9YU 62 5791
98 2YS 62 0430
98 5YS 66 0286

In case of complaints on earlier vehicles, a new style bearing and back-up ring must be installed.





Parts Info:

! CAUTION
Using the old style back-up ring, part number, 996 343 517 01 EMO in conjunction with new style axial grooved bearing, part number, 996 343 515 05 will damage the spring strut mount.Caution!

Literature:
Boxster Technical Manual, Group 4, Section 40 85 19 - Removing/installing front spring strut.





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