Transmission case separation?

[Htci]

Hello, I’ve been searching for info on safe removal of the g86.2 rear cover so I can attempt a replacement of the brass gear selector bushing(996-303-515-00) as well as seal; slight leak and play at external selector. I have the transmission out for a clutch, rms, and possible ims bearing replacement. After emptying transmission fluid, can I simply remove the rear cover with transmission vertical resting on bell housing? Do I need to make sure it’s in gear or neutral? Will parts fall into the gearbox if it’s vertical? I read and understand your method of realigning gear shafts with a string so if it’s as easy as popping off the cover to work on these parts then realigning I feel I can tackle this job. I’ve worked on motorcycle transmissions and the design of this gearbox and selector mechanism is similar. Thanks for your help!

[Gelbster]

Search on Rennlist in the 996 Section. Some Epic threads there. Special tools required and great skill!
See POst 3 8 in this Thread.
btw the puller is not Kiko it is kUkko. But other "Slender Arm" pullers may work.
The unsolved mystery is to find an easily sourced rod as specified by Gary Jackson in his pdf write up
Anyone got a solution to that ?
The next issue is the cost of the unusual bearings. In theory you can import them from China and you will see mention of that but no definitive answer.Still waiting for someone to solve that too.

[Meir]

Here is an excellent write up.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0yie0ew0cb774fe/2002BoxsterSTransmissionRebuildDecember2011Revisio n3.pdf?dl=0