Is the Porsche 986 Boxster a good car?
In general, the 986 Boxster will cost more to maintain than any of its American or Japanese competition. However, they are very sturdy, and when their known issues (especially those engine-related) are addressed they’re very reliable. Also, no matter the trim, all Boxsters have staggered OEM wheels.
Where are the CV joints on a Porsche Boxster?
The four CV joints are located in the rear of the car, attached to both the transmission flanges and the stub axles on the trailing arms. I recommend that you replace the joints in pairs: either both of the inside ones or both of the axles.
Is the Porsche 986 a 968 or 986?
One of Porsche’s early Boxster development cars was actually a 968 with a 986 drivetrain under its skin. Parts interchangeability doesn’t end with body components and wheels; the Porsche M96 series of engines can swap around as well, albeit with varying difficulty.
How do you replace an axle on a Porsche Boxster?
When you have removed all the bolts that you can from this angle, release the brake, take the car out of gear, and rotate the wheel until you can reach the next set of bolts. When all of the bolts are removed, suspend the end of the drive axle with some rope or wire.
What should I change in my Porsche Boxster?
This will assure you a crisp, firm-handling ride. There are four main components that need attention when you overhaul your front suspension: control arms, ball joints, sway bar bushings, and tie rods. On the Boxster, the rear suspension is a very similar, yet simpler version of the front: replacement procedures are almost identical.
Can a wheel bearing be replaced on a Porsche Boxster?
In some cases, you can replace the wheel bearing with the carrier still installed in the car and avoid using the hydraulic press altogether. In this photo (and photo 17 and 18 as well), you can see part one of a bench demonstration of the process of pulling out the wheel hub using the tool.
The four CV joints are located in the rear of the car, attached to both the transmission flanges and the stub axles on the trailing arms. I recommend that you replace the joints in pairs: either both of the inside ones or both of the axles.
Can you replace the wishbone on a Porsche Boxster?
Both ball joints are integrated into the two assemblies and are not replaceable (you must replace the entire control arm and/or wishbone). Removal of the control arm involves the following steps: disconnect the inner ball joint, and disconnect the attachment point to the wishbone (see Photos).