Loose Stabilizer Bar Connection (GROUP 4, NO. 4/00)

LOOSE STABILIZER BAR CONNECTION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

LOOSE STABILIZER BAR CONNECTION

Model(s): 2000 Porsche Boxster, Boxster S

Group: 4 - Running Gear

Bulletin No.: 4/00

Part Identifier: 4078

Date: September 1, 2000

CONCERN

Front stabilizer bar connections becoming loose - Boxster Front and rear stabilizer bar connections becoming loose - Boxster S

INFORMATION

The stabilizer bars have a new "dip-coated" paint process. The paint thickness on the stabilizer bar was exceeded on vehicles produced between March 20th and May 19th, 2000. As the result, the screw connection joining the stabilizer bar to the connecting rod from the strut can become loose after a brief period of operation. The loose screw connection can cause the stabilizer bar to make rattling noises.

In the event of a "rattling nose" complaint, retighten the screw connection joining the stabilizer and connecting rod to the correct torque.

LITERATURE

• Boxster Technical Manual, Group 4, Section 40 - Tightening torque for front axle
• Boxster Technical Manual, Group 4, Section 42 - Tightening torque for rear axle