Technical Information · 4017 ENU 44/174

Service Technical Information 4017 ENU 44/174 • If a trailing arm on the rear axle needs to be replaced, the existing type must be checked. If the part is an old type with the old Part No. 981.331.053.00, both trailing arms must be replaced. • If one of the carrier side sections on the rear axle needs to be replaced, the existing type must be checked. If the part is an old type with the old Part No. 981.331.051.06 or 981.331.052.06, both carrier side sections must be replaced. Specifications - 986 Model line: Boxster (986) Subject: Front axle: Trailing arms (wishbone) and longitudinal arms Rear axle: Trailing arms (wishbone) Information: If the affected axle parts need to be replaced, an old part may still be installed on the opposite half of the axle. Different types of axle parts cannot be installed. A different supplier is now used for some components. This change in supplier has resulted in the use of different production methods. Parts Info: Part No. (old, use up Part No. (new) Designation Qty. existing stock) 996.341.043.06 (and 997.331.043.02 Front-axle 2 ea. older) longitudinal arm 996.347.053.17 (and 996.341.053.18 Trailing arms, front 2/21) ea. (FA/RA) older) and rear axle 1) Must be replaced on both sides of axle Remedial In the event of spare parts requirements: Action: • If a trailing arm or longitudinal arm on the front axle needs to be replaced, the existing type must be checked. If the part is an old type with the old Part No. 996.341.043.06 (and older) or 996.347.053.17 (and older), both trailing arms and both longitudinal arms must be replaced. • If a trailing arm on the rear axle needs to be replaced, the existing type must be checked. If the part is an old type with the old Part No. 996.347.053.17 (and older), both trailing arms must be replaced. Mar 13, 2020 Page 2 of 7 AfterSales