Note on Repair Instructions - Boxster S

General
The Boxster - and also the Boxster S - is the basic model covered by the description for repairs, fitting and adjustment work in the Boxster, Only the Boxster S-specific procedures which deviate from this are additionally described.

Tightening torques
The tightening torques for the Boxster and Boxster S are the same (status: July 1999). If tightening torques from the Boxster S are added in the future, or if the values change, these tightening torques will be included in the tables of the corresponding repair group, i.e. Boxster.

Front and rear axle spring struts
The assembly procedures for the spring struts of the Boxster S are the same as for the Boxster. Shock absorber tuning has been modified.
Modified shock absorber tuning will also be introduced for the Boxster 2.7 L (as of model year 2000/Y-range).
As of the model year 2000, a distinction will be made only between sport and standard shock absorbers for the Boxster 2.7 L and Boxster S.

Rear axle
The wheel carrier on the rear axle has been modified. The wheel bearing diameter is 80 mm (Boxster 75 mm) and the steering arm is shorter. Assembly procedures for removing and installing the wheel bearing are the same as for the Boxster.

Suspension alignment
The adjustment procedures and adjusting values on the front and rear axle are not different to the Boxster. The adjusting values are also the same as for the Boxster.

Brakes - General
Repairs and assembly work on the wheel brakes are integrated into the Boxster description. The procedure for changing brake pads is an exception. This is described separately for the Boxster S.

Brakes - Bleed
Bleeding and brake fluid change is the same as for the Boxster. Like the Boxster, the Boxster S is equipped with ABS and (as an option) with TC (Traction Control).