Tie rod boots

[robdelorenzo]

I need help trying to understand which tie rod boots I need for an 02 base.
It seems that they are dependent on the steering rack number. I called Porsche and was told that the current steering rack # is 996 347 011

But it started with the # 996 347 005

Then has been updated from that to 996 347 006
Then 996 347 007
Then 996 347 010

And is currently 996 347 011

From what I can discern from the catalog, the only difference in steering rack #’s is for right hand or left hand drive.
But I may be wrong.
It’s time for a suspension refresh and I am not sure what set of boots I need to get.
As always, thanks for the help.

[JFP in PA]

996-347-191-02 is correct for both sides on a 2002 base Boxster, about $31 each at retail.

Tried to post a link to this part in Porsche's parts system, but the site owners blocked the link, so here is the info:

Home 2002 Porsche Boxster Steering Gear & Linkage 996-347-191-02
Tie Rod Boot - Porsche (996-347-191-02)
Tie Rod Boot - Porsche (996-347-191-02)
MSRP: $36.06
Discount: $4.44 (12.30% off)
Sale Price: $31.62

[robdelorenzo]

JFP for the win, once again.
Thank you maestro.

[tonythetiger]

Will ‘02 boxster S boots and inner rods work? I got em and don’t need em.


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[robdelorenzo]

I don’t know.
Which brand of inner tie rods do you have?
I am monitoring the thread for answers.
Let’s see what we learn.

[tonythetiger]

TRW, I think.


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