Tools- Camshaft Timing Alignment
Boxster7a/97
1505
Binder - Group 1
03/19/98
Special Tool 9612 Modification
Vehicle Type:
Boxster
Model Year:
As of 1997 (V)
Concern:
Modification of Special Tool 9612 - Boxster camshaft timing alignment tool.
Information:
The Special Tool 9612 used to adjust camshaft timing must be updated and modified before using.
The embossed alignment collar on Special Tool 9612 (see arrow in Figure 1) must be replaced with a new collar.
Parts Information:
New alignment collar (including 2 dowel pin), p.n. 000 721 961 23.
Procedure:
- Remove both countersunk screws and angled piece from Special Tool 9612 (see arrows in Figure 2).
- Remove both countersunk screw from alignment collar. Mount Special Tool 9612 in a soft jaw vice and gently drive off collar using 6 mm drift (Figure 3).
- Install dowel pins into new alignment collar, while observing proper pin location. (Dowel pins differ in diameter, 4mm and 5mm). Mount new collar with dowel pins onto Special Tool 9612 and secure with the 2 countersunk screws (Figure 4).
- Reinstall the angled piece onto Special Tool 9612 using 2 countersunk screws.
- Using a center punch, stamp a single punch mark on Special Tool 9612 to the immediate right of the tool number ("9612^") to indicate that the tool has been modified.
Record the tool modification date on this Technical Information bulletin in the space shown.
Date of Special Tool 9612 Modification __________________
Labor Operation:
0905 3100 30 T.U. Modify Special Tool 9612
Damage Code:
0905 12 KTW1
Literature:
Boxster Technical Manual, Binder 1, Engine
15 05 06 Checking and adjusting camshafts (timing adjustment)
Technical Information Bulletin, Group 1, 9701 - Engine Repairing
Warranty Note:
Failure to modify this tool will result in false cam timing. This fault may lead to chronic "Check Engine" light programs, customer dissatisfaction and possible lemon law action.
Warranty claims may be subject to charge back if repetitive repairs are claimed due to the failure to modify this tool.