Porsche Cayman Tie Rod Replacement DIY (2005-2012 Porsche 986 Boxster & 987 Cayman)

►Replacing your 987's tie rods will be necessary at higher mileage. The handling balance and precision most owners rave about is diminished as the inner and outer tie rods wear out through thousands of miles of use. Although it happens gradually, they loosen up, becoming vague and sloppy. Eventually, they'll begin to cause a clunking or knocking noise during normal driving.

Tie rods typically reach their wear point as early as 70,000 miles but can last up to 100,000 before replacement is completely necessary. The job itself is relatively straightforward and certainly DIYable, but a suspension alignment is necessary once the new parts are bolted in as the toe angle has been changed. Be sure to schedule the alignment at a shop familiar with European performance cars.

In this video, Mike Hidalgo, FCP Euro's professional DIY'er, replaces the tie rods on a Porsche 987 Cayman.

00:00 - Intro & Tools Needed
03:47 - Porsche 987 Front Wheel Removal
05:32 - Porsche 987 Tie Rod Replacement
20:34 - Porsche 987 Front Wheel Install
21:32 - Wrap-up

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This video applies to the following vehicles:
911 997
Position: Front
2005 Porsche 911
2006 Porsche 911
2007 Porsche 911
2008 Porsche 911
2009 Porsche 911
2009 Porsche 911
2010 Porsche 911
2011 Porsche 911
2012 Porsche 911
2013 Porsche 911

Boxster 987.1
Position: Front
2005 Porsche Boxster
2006 Porsche Boxster
2007 Porsche Boxster
2008 Porsche Boxster

Cayman 987.1
Position: Front
2006 Porsche Cayman
2007 Porsche Cayman
2008 Porsche Cayman

Cayman 987.2
Position: Front
2009 Porsche Cayman
2010 Porsche Cayman
2011 Porsche Cayman
2012 Porsche Cayman

Boxster 987.2
Position: Front
2009 Porsche Boxster
2011 Porsche Boxster
2011 Porsche Boxster
2012 Porsche Boxster

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