Humming coming from my 01 Boxster, any suggestions on what to look for

[blue62]

Originally Posted by Jasper7821

Ya, I should just try it myself and get a bearing press kit and whatever else is needed. It is my 2nd car so not a big deal if it can be driven for a bit. I changed control arm bushings by myself on my old BMW many years ago so maybe I just need to try it.

The Bentley Porsche service manual describes the procedure (with pictures).
IT is pricey around $95.00 but for general service and maint. it is about all that is available. It describes the process and tools well enough that even a novice should be able to do the task.

I suggest that as a first step you purchase the Bentley service manual.
Then you have a means of reference for not only wheel bearing replacement but many other service maint. procedures.
Then after reading,up on an issue (such as wheel bearing replacement) you will have a better idea of if you are capable of doing the job or if you need to hire it out.

The other thing is to be sure it is a wheel bearing you are hearing and not something else. Sucks to spend money and do work and replace parts to find out you didn't fix the problem.

[Jasper7821]

Thank you, I watched a few YouTube videos of 986 wheel bearing changes. But yes, the service manual would’ve great.

Originally Posted by blue62

The Bentley Porsche service manual describes the procedure (with pictures).
IT is pricey around $95.00 but for general service and maint. it is about all that is available. It describes the process and tools well enough that even a novice should be able to do the task.

I suggest that as a first step you purchase the Bentley service manual.
Then you have a means of reference for not only wheel bearing replacement but many other service maint. procedures.
Then after reading,up on an issue (such as wheel bearing replacement) you will have a better idea of if you are capable of doing the job or if you need to hire it out.

The other thing is to be sure it is a wheel bearing you are hearing and not something else. Sucks to spend money and do work and replace parts to find out you didn't fix the problem.

[blue62]

Originally Posted by Jasper7821

Thank you, I watched a few YouTube videos of 986 wheel bearing changes. But yes, the service manual would’ve great.

Keep us posted on what you find and do with the "Noise issue" I think most of us on the forum like to hear end results.

[Jasper7821]

Originally Posted by blue62

Keep us posted on what you find and do with the "Noise issue" I think most of us on the forum like to hear end results.

Yes for sure.
Will probably get to spend some time on it next weekend.