| Location | | Thread | Tightening torque Nm (ft.lb.) |
| Steering gear to cross member (1) | | M10/10.9 | 65 (48) |
| Track rod (ball joint) to steering arm | | M12 x 1.5/10.9 | 75 (55) |
| Universal joint (steering shaft) to steering gear (2) | | M8 | 23 (17) |
| Track rod to ball joint (lock nut) | | M16 x 1.5 | 50 (37) |
| Track rod to steering rack | | M16 x 1.5 | 80 (59) |
| Steering wheel to steering shaft | | M16 x 1.5 | 46 (34) |
| Steering outer tube to pedal bearing block, top | | M10 x 1.5 | 46 (34) |
| Steering outer tube to pedal bearing block, bottom | Before Mod. `98 | M16 | 30 (22) |
| As of Mod. `98 | M14 | 20 (15) |
| Steering lock to steering outer tube | | M6 | 13 (10.0) |
| Pressure and return pipes to steering gear | | M10 x 1.5 | 20 (15) |
| (1) Replace screws whenever removed. (2) Replace fit bolt whenever removed. |
| (1) | Replace screws whenever removed. |
| (2) | Replace fit bolt whenever removed. |
STEERING TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
REMOVAL OVERVIEW OF COMPONENTS
- Removing rear wall lining and rear wall cover
- Loosening belt pulley of the hydraulic pump
- Relieving and removing drive belt
- Removing hinge lever retainer on convertible top compartment lid
- Setting up and securing convertible top compartment lid
- Removing throttle body with intake distributor
- Removing supply tank of the power steering system
- Separating steering pressure line and steering return line on the underbody
- Separating steering return line from supply tank (without tools)
- Separating steering return line from supply tank (with tool)
- Detaching hydraulic pump and steering supply line in the engine compartment
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
| Remove left-hand seat. | Remove seat rail cover. Undo four Torx screws with socket TX 50 (3/8 inch). Disconnect the electrical plug connection. Put on protective cover in seat area. Put on a suitable wood base in the area of the control module. Disconnect battery. |
| 1 | Removing rear wall cover on passenger compartment rear wall | Remove rear wall lining. Unscrew seven hexagon-head bolts and two hexagon nuts (a/f 10 mm) and remove cover. |
| 2 | Loosening belt pulley | Undo three hexagon-head bolts (M8 x 12) by approx. one half turn. NOTE: The belt pulley can also be loosened with a clamping strap after removal of the drive belt. |
| 3 | Removing drive belt | Mark belt travel direction with a coloured pen. Slacken belt, turning the tensioning pulley (wrench size 24 mm) clockwise, hold still and simultaneously take the belt off the drive pulleys. |
| 4 | Disengaging hinges on convertible top compartment lid | Pull off lower hinge retainers with assembly tool and press out pin. |
| 5 | Setting up and securing convertible top compartment lid | Position convertible top compartment lid vertically and secure with a suitable pin. |
| 6 | Removing throttle body with intermediate piece of intake distributor | Remove air guide between throttle body and air cleaner. Take out vent line between intake distributor and oil separator. Loosen both hose clamps at intake distributor. Unscrew fastening screw (M6) for fuel pipe at intake distributor. |
| 7 | Removing supply tank | Remove the fluid of the power steering in the supply tank until below the joint. Remove the servo-tank (bayonet lock). |
| 8 | Separating steering lines at underbody | Remove underbody cover. Separate steering pressure line and steering return line and collect fluid. Important instructions: see scheme 24and (Scheme 1). |
| 9 (1) | Detaching steering return line from the supply tank (without tools) | In order to detach the line from the supply tank, push the red unlocking ring toward (arrows) and simultaneously pull out the line. Use two plastic spatulas to press the unlocking ring. (Scheme 1)Carefully protect the line against dirt and scratches with a cap. |
| 10 (1) | Detaching steering return line from the supply tank (with tool) | The line can also be detached using a commercially available tool. see scheme 22 Insert tool between line and red unlocking ring and unlock. Pull line to the rear and simultaneously press the tool against the red ring. |
| 11 | Detaching hydraulic pump and steering suppl line in the engine compartment | Undo steering supply line (wrench size 17); simultaneously counter at the body (wrench size 22). Undo three hexagon-head bolts (M8 x 12) and remove hydraulic pump to the rear. NOTE: If coolant hoses come into contact with Pentosin, clean them thoroughly without delay. |
| (1) Nos. 9 and 10 are the same procedure. The procedure described in No. 9 is performed without tools. Procedure No. 10 is performed with tool A see scheme 22 |
| NOTE |
| The belt pulley can also be loosened with a clamping strap after removal of the drive belt. |
| NOTE |
| If coolant hoses come into contact with Pentosin, clean them thoroughly without delay. |
| (1) | Nos. 9 and 10 are the same procedure. The procedure described in No. 9 is performed without tools. Procedure No. 10 is performed with tool A see scheme 22 |
HYDRAULIC PUMP REMOVING PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: INSTALLING HYDRAULIC PUMP
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
| 1 | Installing hydraulic pump | Fasten bracket with tensioning element on the crankcase. Insert hydraulic pump from the rear and fasten. Tightening torque: 23 Nm (33 ftlb.) |
| 2 | Fitting steering return line | Insert line into the plug-in coupling in a straight line. Then pull slightly to ensure that the connection is properly locked. |
| 3 | Fitting steering pressure line and steering return line | The lines are plugged together. Important instructions: see OPENING AND JOINING PLUG-IN COUPLINGS . |
| 4 | Fitting supply tank for power steering system | Position supply tank (observe markings); lock bayonet lock. |
| 5 | Fitting retainer for con- vertible top compartment lid | Insert retainer in the assembly tool. Slide assembly tool with retainer onto the pin and slide off. |
| 6 | Fitting drive belt | Fit belt pulley of the hydraulic pump and screw in hexagon-head bolts. Fit drive belt. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING DRIVE BELT . |
| 7 | Fastening belt pulley for hydraulic pump | Tighten three hexagon-head bolts. Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) |
HYDRAULIC PUMP INSTALLING INSTRUCTIONS
Scheme 2
Scheme 2: REPLACING STEERING LOCK
Scheme 3
- Steering column switch with the associated covers
- Instrument cluster (instrument mount)
- Steering column cover
Note. The steering wheel must be removed before components 1 - 3 can be removed. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING STEERING WHEEL (AIRBAG) .
Scheme 4
Scheme 4: REMOVING STEERING LOCK
Scheme 5
Scheme 6
Scheme 7
Scheme 8
Scheme 9
- Remove ignition key. Disconnect the battery ground cable and cover terminal or battery.
- Remove steering wheel. Refer to «REMOVING AND INSTALLING STEERING WHEEL (AIRBAG)»(ref-199516-S30652381882005101900000). Observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units.
- Undo and remove the trim elements.
- Remove steering column switch. To do this, undo the central screw on the clamp of the steering column switch. Disconnect electrical plug connection and remove steering column switch with airbag contact unit.
- Remove instrument cluster (instrument mount). To do this: Switch on the hazard warning light switch (button comes out). There are small openings on the sides of the button which now project over the instrument cowl. Insert two small screwdrivers into the openings and use them to pull off the button (A) toward the front. The hazard warning light switch (B) is held in the instrument bridge by two locking hooks. Press the right locking hook toward the switch, grip the button holder with a pair of pliers and pull out the switch toward the front. Pull off plug on the left side and undo the 5.0 x 22 Torx screws. Lift the instrument cluster at the left and right and unclip; disconnect electrical plug connections. If the vehicle is equipped with a "handsfree telephone", disconnect the microphone plug connection instead of the dummy plug.
- Pull cover (collar) off the steering lock.
- Remove steering column cover (undo Torx screws, unclip the cover and lift it off).
- Detach support of steering lock on the assembly (arrow). (Scheme 8) The support is fastened with a screw. The side nozzle must be removed to allow access to this screw. This procedure is almost identical to the procedure «REMOVING AND INSTALLING MAIN LIGHT SWITCH»(ref-199826-S00983113522005102000000). The difference here is that the electrical plug connection of the main light switch does not need to be disconnected.
- Undo steering lock fastening screw A. Unlock steering lock on the steering column (press spring-loaded pin B with a scriber) and simultaneously pull the steering lock out of the steering column.
- On Tiptronic vehicles, remove (disengage) the keylock cable from the steering lock housing. First turn ignition key to position "1" (ignition on).
- Pull plug off ignition switch. Carefully unlock and disconnect the plug connection on the lock barrel (at the induction coil for the immobilizer).
- Unlock the electrical plug connection on the signal converter from above and disconnect. Unclip the electrical wire on the steering lock housing.
- Remove steering lock from the vehicle.
Scheme 10
Scheme 10: INSTALLING STEERING LOCK
Scheme 11
Scheme 12
Scheme 13
Scheme 14
Scheme 15
- Fit the steering lock in the vehicle with the locking pin in unlocked position (ignition steering lock position 1) NOTE: If necessary, first modify the lock barrel (use previous lock barrel) or modify the key head (handheld transmitter). This makes it unnecessary to teach the transponder (refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-199516-S03547331732005101900000) ).
- Align steering lock housing; the peg of the steering lock must engage easily. Tighten fastening screws.
- On Tiptronic vehicles, join the keylock cable with the steering lock (in steering lock position 1). To do this, line up the pusher on the keylock cable with the steering lock and insert (press in) in this position until the connection nipple engages on the steering lock housing. (Selector lever not in position "P".) Then select position "P" and subsequently turn steering lock to position "0". (Scheme 12) NOTE: If the steering lock cannot be turned to position "0", this may be due to the following: Pusher of keylock cable not correctly fitted on the steering lock Keylock cable not correctly fitted on the selector console Defective parts (replace if necessary). The keylock cable is not adjustable. However, the following procedure (mounting instructions) must be followed when mounting on the selector console. Instructions for mounting keylock cable on the selector lever Turn ignition key to position "1" (ignition on) and move selector lever to position "D". (Scheme 13) Engage nipple (1) of the cable in the keylock lever (2) of the selector console. (Scheme 13) Insert housing adjustment device (3) in the selector console housing until the clip (4) engages. (Scheme 13) Press cable sleeve (5) toward the selector console (6). (Scheme 13) Release cable and press locking button (7) until it engages. (Scheme 13) Check keylock function: Insert ignition key and turn to position 1 (ignition on). Move selector lever from "P" to "D". Turn ignition key counter-clockwise. It must not be possible to reach the pull-out position. Then release key again and move selector lever to position "P". In this position, it must be possible to remove the ignition key and the selector lever button must be locked. (Scheme 13)
- Push plugs onto induction coil, lock barrel, ignition starting switch and onto the signal converter.
- Steering lock function (perform locking pin function and keylock function tests).
- Insert steering column cover from below, position and fasten (with Torx screws).
- Install steering column switch and airbag contact unit with the associated covers. Position the steering column switch before tightening the fastening screw. To do this, measure with a depth gauge between the end of the steering shaft and the sheetmetal cover of the steering column switch (Scheme 16) Adjusting dimension 55 +/- 0.5 mm The adjusting dimension 55 +/- 0.5 mm can also be adjusted or measured with the airbag contact unit fitted.
- Install the instrument cluster. Connect the electrical plug connection on the instrument cluster. Push in the instrument cluster at the left and right and clip into place; fasten it with the Torx screws 5.0 x 22. Press in the hazard warning light switch and fit the plug on the left side. In the version with "telephone with handsfree unit", plug in the microphone plug instead and engage the microphone in position.
- Install side nozzle and main light switch. Refer to «REMOVING AND INSTALLING MAIN LIGHT SWITCH»(ref-199826-S00983113522005102000000).
- Install steering wheel and airbag unit, Refer to «REMOVING AND INSTALLING STEERING WHEEL (AIRBAG)»(ref-199516-S30652381882005101900000). Observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units.
- Connect battery ground cable. Perform function test.
- If a new transponder (new lock barrel with new key) is used, the new key must be taught. See «WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY»(ref-199821-S29795769282005102000000).
Note. The transponder is located in the key head. The new transponder is taught with the Porsche System Tester 2. A new transponder can be adapted to the vehicle in the system "Alarm system", menu "Learning functions "/submenu "Transponder key". Access to IPAS is necessary in order to teach the transponder.
The transponder does not have to be taught if
- The previous key head A (handheld transmitter) is fitted on the new key C. (Disassembling and assembling handheld transmitter.)
- A new lock barrel with defined locking is installed (the entire previous key can thus be used).
- The previous lock barrel with key is used. Removing and installing lock barrel. Refer to «REMOVING AND INSTALLING LOCK BARREL»(ref-199516-S11956262052005101900000) .
Scheme 16
There are 2 steering column variants - V1 and V2 - installed in the Boxster. - V1 - for vehicles without PSM and - V2 - for vehicles with PSM. (Scheme 19)
For the - V2 - variant, (vehicles with PSM), the lower steering shaft can be separated from the upper steering shaft, as there is an (exchangable) steering angle sensor - C - located there. (Scheme 19)
For the - V1 - variant, (vehicles without PSM), the lower steering shaft is permanently connected with the upper steering shaft up to the 1999 model- arrow -. For the - V1 - variant as of the 2000 model, the steering shafts in this area can also be separated/unscrewed (like vehicles with PSM). This version is not depicted. (Scheme 19)
Note. The -V2- variant (for vehicles with PSM) is supplied as a spare part ready for installation (complete with steering angle sensor and lower steering shaft)! The -V1- variant is also supplied as a spare part ready for installation (complete with lower steering shaft)!
Scheme 17
Scheme 17: REMOVING AND INSTALLING STEERING COLUMN
Scheme 18
Scheme 18: REMOVING STEERING COLUMN
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
| Disconnect battery ground cable | For vehicles with M 536 (alarm siren with tilt sensor) disconnect the battery with the ignition on (all loads must be switched off beforehand)! This must be observed, otherwise the alarm siren will be set off (installation location to the right next to the battery)! |
| Remove driver's airbag unit | Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING DRIVER'S AIRBAG UNIT . Refer to SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR VEHICLES WITH AIRBAG AND BELT TENSIONER . Observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units. |
| 1 | Remove the steering wheel | Loosen hexagon nut -arrow- (1) |
| 2 | Detach the instrument cluster (instrument mount) from the dashboard insert and remove it. | Release the instrument cluster fastening screws (2) and lift the instrument mount on the left and right and unclip them from the clips. Make sure that the leather from the instrument panel is not damaged! -right arrow-left arrow-left arrow-A-arrow A-B-arrow B- (1) The 2 fastening screws are behind the hazard warning light switch -right arrow-left arrow - left arrow-A-arrow A-B-arrow B- (1) |
| 3 | Disconnect the electrical plug connection and remove instrument cluster (instrument mount) | On the back of the instrument mount, unlock and pull out the connector (electrical plug connections) -arrows- (1) |
| 4 | Install the steering column switch cover and airbag contact unit | Undo and remove the trim elements-arrows-A- (1) |
| 5 | Remove steering column switch and steering-column cover. | To remove, loosen the clamp of the steering column switch from below. Disconnect the electrical plug connections -A and B-C- see (1) |
| (1) For explanation (Scheme 20) |
STEERING COLUMN REMOVING INSTRUCTIONS (1 OF 3)
Scheme 19
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
| 6 | Remove the left side nozzle | Pull the control button -1-5-in the direction of the arrow-1-2-3-4-5- see (1) |
| 7 | Undo the holder from the steering lock and pull off the cover (collar) from the steering lock | Undo the holder from the steering lock -arrow-arrow- see (1) |
| 8 | Remove the steering lock fastening screw | Remove the steering lock fastening screw. |
| 8a | On Tiptronic vehicles, remove (disengage) the keylock cable on the steering lock | Bring the gear-shift lever (selector lever) into position P and ignition lock into position 1. See (1) Lift the retaining clip of the keylock cable slightly -arrow-arrow- (1) |
| 9 | Unlock the steering lock and move it out of the steering column | Unlock steering lock in the ignition key position 1 on the steering column see (1) |
| (1) For explanation (Scheme 21) |
STEERING COLUMN REMOVING PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS (2 OF 3)
Scheme 20
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
| Remove the clutch pedal for manual transmission vehicles | Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE CLUTCH PEDAL . |
| 10 | Undo the steering column clamp mount in the area of the brake pedal. To do this, loosen the brake pedal bearing axle only slightly | Loosen the lock nut -arrow-using a suitable tool-V- (1) |
| 11 | Pull off steering angle sensor plug | B-arrow-C- Pull at the connector housing only! Never pull the electrical connections! Disengage cable guide -B-arrow-C- (1) |
| 12 | Remove the holder on the steering column and undo the upper steering column | Undo the holder on the steering column -arrow-arrow- (1) |
| 13 | Remove the steering column with the steering shaft (1) V1 = variant without PSM V2 = variant with PSM | Remove the steering column carefully. The steering shaft is loosened from the lower steering shaft section on both variants (V1 and V2) on the sliding piece -arrow- (1) |
| 13a | Undo the steering shaft on the steering gear and remove it. This process is only necessary when replacing the steering column! | Arrow-arrow- (1) The lower steering shaft must be replaced completely when replacing the steering column, as the sliding piece and the toothing are paired with each other on the steering shaft for reasons of tolerance. Undo the hexagon-head bolt -arrow-arrow- (1) |
| (1) For explanation (Scheme 22) |
STEERING COLUMN REMOVING PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS (3 OF 3)
- Before installing the steering column, give all parts a close visual check. When installing the steering column, make sure all components function perfectly!
- If the specified tightening torque is not observed or exceeded (tightened too tightly) when tightening the lock nut on the pedal bearing axle, the brake pedal could be difficult to move and could stick.
- Observe the installation requirements and safety regulations for airbag systems!
- After installing the steering column on vehicles with PSM, calibrate the steering angle sensor!
Scheme 21
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
| 1 | Fit the new lower steering shaft on the steering gear. This process is only necessary when replacing the steering column! | The lower steering shaft must be replaced completely when replacing the steering column, as the sliding piece and the toothing are paired with each other on the steering shaft for reasons of tolerance. Replace fit bolt from the steering shaft whenever it has been removed. Screw threads must be clean and free of grease when fitting. Tightening torque = 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)! Fit the steering shaft onto the steering gear. Make sure the joint/intermediate pinion shaft overlap! |
| 2 | Insert the steering column. V1 = variant for vehicles without PSM V2 = variant for vehicles with PSM | Insert complete steering column into vehicle. -2-3- (1) When fitting the steering shaft on the sliding piece, the notch (on the sliding piece) -2-3- (1) |
| 3 | Mount the steering column from above | Fit the screw -arrow-holder-arrow |
| 4 | Mount the steering column from below | Mount the steering column -V-arrow-arrow-suitable tool- (1) If the lock nut is -arrow- tightened too tightly, the brake pedal could be difficult to press and could stick. Make sure the brake pedal works easily! |
| Install the clutch pedal for manual transmission vehicles and the clutch boost spring | Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE CLUTCH PEDAL . |
| 5 | Connect the electrical lines (connector) with the steering angle sensor | Plug in the connector on the steering angle sensor -C-arrow-B- see (1) |
| (1) For explanation (Scheme 23) |
STEERING COLUMN INSTALLING PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS (1 OF 3)
Scheme 22
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
| 6 | Put the steering lock in ignition key position 1 in the steering column (engage). See (1) | Put the steering lock in ignition key position 1 in the steering column. The spring-loaded pin must engage! See (1) |
| 7 | Fasten the steering lock | Mount the fastening screw from the steering lock -arrow- see (1) |
| 7a | On Tiptronic vehicles, fit (engage) the keylock cable on the steering lock, in the steering lock position 1 and select position D. See (1) | Mount the keylock cable -5- Move the gear-shift lever (selector lever) into position D and ignition lock to position -1-. See (1) Then, line up the pusher on the keylock cable with the steering lock and insert (press in) in this position until the connection nipple engages on the steering lock housing. |
| 7b | Check the keylock function (Tiptronic vehicles) | In selector lever position D, turn ignition key counter-clockwise. It must not be possible to reach the pull-out position. See (1) Then release key again and move selector lever to position P. In this position, it must be possible to remove the ignition key and the selector lever button must be locked. See (1) Make sure the steering lock cannot be turned to position 0 until the slider of the keylock cable is correctly mounted on the ignition lock! See (1) . Then check if the keylock cable -5- is correctly positioned on the adjustment device -3- of the selector console -6-! See (1) . Replace the mounting specification for the steering lock. Refer to REPLACING STEERING LOCK . Replacing the steering lock. |
| 8 | Mount the holder on the steering lock and check the steering lock operation (locking pin function) | Mount the holder on the steering lock -arrow- see (1) |
| 9 | Installing left side nozzle and main light switch | Plug in the electrical plug connection -1-2-3-4-3-5- see (1) |
| (1) For explanation (Scheme 24) |
STEERING COLUMN INSTALLING INSTRUCTIONS (2 OF 3)
Scheme 23
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
| 10 | Install the steering-column cover and steering column switch | Insert (clip in) the steering column cover -C-A and B-dimension X-X- see (1) |
| 11 | Install steering column trim and airbag contact unit | Install steering column trim -arrows-A- see (1) |
| 12 | Attach the connector on instrument cluster (instrument mount) | Attach the connector -arrows- see (1) |
| 13 | Install the instrument cluster (instrument mount) | Install the instrument cluster (instrument mount) and secure with 2 Torx screws. Make sure that the leather from the instrument panel will not be damaged! -arrows-left arrow- see (1) Install the hazard warning light switch and the plugs -arrows-left arrow- see (1) |
| 14 | Fit the steering wheel | When straightening the wheels or after removing the identification move the steering wheel so that it is in the straight-ahead position. -arrow- see (1) Do not crimp the cable for the contact unit! -arrow-. See (1) . Install the hexagon nut with a spring washer -arrow-. see (1) . |
| Installing the airbag unit | Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING DRIVER'S AIRBAG UNIT Refer to SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR VEHICLES WITH AIRBAG AND BELT TENSIONER . Observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units! When mounting the driver airbag unit, use new fastening screws. Tightening torque: 10 Nm. (7.5 ftlb.) |
| Connect battery ground cable and perform the work made necessary by disconnection of the battery. Check the operation of all electrical loads and control lamps. Calibrate the steering angle sensor on vehicles with PSM. With the PST 2 read out the fault memory of all control modules. | See ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES AFTER INSTALLING THE STEERING COLUMN . |
| (1) For explanation see scheme 49 |
| (1) | For explanation see scheme 49 |
STEERING COLUMN INSTALLING PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS (3 OF 3)
Scheme 24
Scheme 24: ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES AFTER INSTALLING THE STEERING COLUMN
- Connect battery ground cable.
- Perform the work which is necessary due to disconnecting the battery. Refer to «WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY»(ref-199821-S29795769282005102000000) . Work instruction after disconnecting the battery.
- Check the operation of all electrical loads and control lamps.
- Check all built-in systems using the Porsche System Tester 2 to make sure they are fault free. Rectify any faults present and delete the fault memory of the respective system.
- For vehicles with PSM, and using the Porsche System Tester 2, calibrate the steering angle sensor Refer to «CALBRATING (ADJUSTING) THE STEERING ANGLE SEN»(ref-199513-S07707133632005101900000) . Calibrating steering angle sensor.
- Then perform a short test drive and perform at least one ABS control operation, taking the road conditions into consideration. The fault memories of all systems built in the vehicle should be read out again after the test drive. There must not be any stored faults.