Removing And Installing Pistons - BOXSTER S: Tools

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools

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SPECIAL TOOLS

Item	Designation	Special tool	Explanation
A	Retaining device for pistons and connecting rods for pre-fitting the piston pins of cylinder bank 1 - 3	9597
A1	Spacer ring	9597/1	required for the 911 Carrera (3.4 I) only
B	Assembly sleeves for pre-fitting the piston pin circlips	9603/1
C	Assembly fixture for fitting piston pin circlips in assembly sleeve 9603/1	9500/3
Item	Designation	Special tool	Explanation
D	Centering mandrel for centering crankcase halves	9645
E(1)	Fixing pin for fixing the belt pulley	9595/1	1 set = 2 parts (use short fixing pin)
F(1)	Centering mandrel for fitting pistons in cylinder bank 4-6	9608
G(1)	Centering aid for fitting pistons in cylinder bank 4-6	9602/2	Fasten on crankcase with two M6 x 20 (crosshead) countersunk screws
H(1)	Assembly tool for fitting the piston pins and piston pin circlips	9602
I(1)	Assembly tube with two spacers	9602/1	1 set = 3 parts
J(1)	Piston ring restraining strap
K(1)	Assembly aid for positioning the pistons	9598	1 set = 2 ea.
L(1)	Electric torch with mirror to check the piston pin circlips of cylinder bank 4-6		Shop-made or, for example, illuminated adjustable mirror.
(1) For explanation see Fig 1.