Go Back   986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners > Porsche Boxster & Cayman Forums > Boxster General Discussions

Post Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-15-2015, 02:11 PM   #1
Registered User
 
Drahthaar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: AZ
Posts: 23
Garage
Steering wheel not aligned after trans fluid change

I did a transmission fluid change on 03 S 6 speed and now the steering wheel is a little to the left when traveling straight. Doesn't seem to pull one way or the other. I'm guessing it's related to rear suspension alignment due to removal and reinstallation of aluminum braces and protective plate to access trans drain plug. Any easy fix? Should I just leave it if it's not pulling and seems to be handling fine?

Thanks!

__________________
03 Boxster S
Seal Grey/BLK/BLK
6 spd, LN IMS Retrofit, 997 style RMS
Drahthaar is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-15-2015, 03:11 PM   #2
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: so cali
Posts: 302
I'm about to do my transmission fluid this weekend. Would like to know what caused this to hopefully avoid it.
__________________
2003 Boxster S
ohhh my is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-15-2015, 07:01 PM   #3
Registered Boxster abuser
 
healthservices's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: socal
Posts: 1,014
bending one of the strut arms will do it
healthservices is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2015, 05:08 AM   #4
Registered User
 
steved0x's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: FL
Posts: 4,143
According to the manual, if the rear suspension is not fully unloaded when the sheet metal brace is removed one of the possible side effects is a slight change in alignment with a possible change of steering wheel position for straight ahead driving. That sounds like what you are experiencing. It sounds like it may happen even if it is unloaded?
steved0x is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-17-2015, 06:44 AM   #5
Certified Boxster Addict
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 7,669
Quote:
Originally Posted by steved0x View Post
It sounds like it may happen even if it is unloaded?
Yes, this can happen even if the wheels are unloaded (ask me how I know). The car may need to be re-aligned.

The alignment is very sensitive to any changes while the metal panel is removed. And in IMHO, the action of simple removal and replacement of the metal panel can, in some cases, be enough to cause a change the alignment.
__________________
1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more
1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254
1979 911 SC
POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor
thstone is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-17-2015, 08:54 AM   #6
Registered Boxster abuser
 
healthservices's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: socal
Posts: 1,014
Well I can see that, as the lower plate boxes in the suspension. Wonder if loosening and tighting the plate with the car loaded will allow things to settle
healthservices is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-18-2015, 03:58 AM   #7
Registered User
 
Drahthaar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: AZ
Posts: 23
Garage
I'm going to try loosening and re tightening with the rear suspension loaded and see what happens. Otherwise...re alignment
Thanks
Note....the car was fully unloaded on 4 jack stands and level when I removed plate and re installed. The plate was quite difficult to remove.
__________________
03 Boxster S
Seal Grey/BLK/BLK
6 spd, LN IMS Retrofit, 997 style RMS
Drahthaar is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-18-2015, 07:35 AM   #8
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: kansas
Posts: 447
Garage
I went through all this last summer. I removed the plate and brackets (unloaded). I ended up having a hell of a time getting everything back together. I'll go back and read my threads to see how I ended up getting it resolved.

SeanZ4 is offline   Reply With Quote
Post Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:20 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page