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Removing And Installing Pistons - BOXSTER S: Tools

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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.