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The torque was changed along with a change in the nut typeas use can work them loose- if you have later double shouldered nuts (oo-eer?!) then torque procedure is 50Nm / loosen / then torque to 65Nm
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Replace but, as i said, they are not mentioned

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They look straight forward to change but, as I said, they are not mentioned on the CD-ROM, which surprises me.
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Run off multiple copies no doubt

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I can't copy / paste from the pdf file, security issue to stop me running off multiple copies no doubt!
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Tighten torque

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Location - Thread - Tightening torque
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The torque was changed along with a change in the nut typeas use can work them loose- if you have later double shouldered nuts (oo-eer?!) then torque procedure is 50Nm / loosen / then torque to 65Nm
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Replace but, as i said, they are not mentioned

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They look straight forward to change but, as I said, they are not mentioned on the CD-ROM, which surprises me.
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Run off multiple copies no doubt

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I can't copy / paste from the pdf file, security issue to stop me running off multiple copies no doubt!
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Tighten torque

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I got a workshop manual on CD-ROM for my '03 Boxster S, and although it covers a heck of a lot, there is no mention of the rear anti-roll bar drop links. There is a slight knock from the rear over bumps and I suspected the drop link straight away (they used to wear out for a pastime on my last Fiat). I'm aware they are handed so I bought a rear pair 'cos the n/s one is fairly slack as well. Any information on the torque values would be welcome. They look straight forward to change but, as I said, they are not mentioned on the CD-ROM, which surprises me. Edit: Is it what Porsche call the stabilizer mount? (The anti-roll bar being the stabilizer). I can't copy / paste from the pdf file, security issue to stop me running off multiple copies no doubt! Edited by ianwayne on Saturday 30th November 09:01

POST 2Original post

Yes, the stabiliser is the anti-roll bar. Easiest to go on thread sizes if you aren't sure which is which: Location - Thread - Tightening torque Stabiliser to carrier side section - M8 - 23Nm (17ftlb.) Stabiliser to stabiliser mount - M10 x 1.5 - 50Nm (37ftlb.) Stabiliser to spring strut/wheel carrier - M12 x 1.5 - 85Nm (63ftlb.)

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thsnks. My pdf manual has the middle item on your list as 46Nm (34 lbft), not 50 (not that different to worry about), so I will presume that the last torque setting is the one for the top of the roll bar drop link to the spring strut. I'm still a bit surprised that this 206 page pdf manual does not cover their replacement since these days, they are almost a consumable item á la brakes and tyres.

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The torque was changed along with a change in the nut typeas use can work them loose- if you have later double shouldered nuts (oo-eer?!) then torque procedure is 50Nm / loosen / then torque to 65Nm

POST 5Original post

ianwayne said: They look straight forward to change - they are, unless they are seized in the upright (mine were) At that point I decided to ask my garage to do the job.....

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