Preliminary Work

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Loosen axle nut (securing drive shaft to wheel bearing housing). Also apply the brake (2nd mechanic required) while the vehicle is stationary on the ground.
Lift the vehicle.
> 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE - article on "Lifting and lowering"
Remove rear wheel.
> 440519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL - article on "Removing"

For vehicles with PCCB brake discs, use assembly aids (two assembly pins).
Remove covers over spring strut.
Boxster: Remove service covers in rear luggage compartment.

> WM, 700619 - REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL

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Unclipping service covers

Boxster Spyder: Remove rear luggage-compartment lining

> WM, 700619 - REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL

Cayman: Remove rear covers -1- .

> Refer to the appropriate Service Information for Removing and installing rear cover

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Rear cover

Remove cover over spring-strut mount -1- .

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Removing cover over spring-strut mount