Had an accident and looking for advice on what's broken

[Jasper7821]

Ok thanks, I had thought maybe that video was that shaft. I have the P/N of the seal from the other page and understand now and hopefully after a new clip and seal that nothing else is wrong gearbox wise and that’ll be it. I’m hoping rocks/pebbles/dirt didn’t go into that hole when the car went up the curb and slid through a few feet wide of decorative rocks .
[QUOTE=Gilles;636089]

Originally Posted by Jasper7821

Is this the clip?

https://youtu.be/NZN2z9gzp6U




No, that video is for the driveshaft assembly BTW, I would forget about the shaft as it should be perfectly fine..

The circlip I am talking about is #7) P/N 012 409 413 Circlip goes on the grove of #15) P/N 012 4009 343 Flange Shaft where the splines engage on to the differential hosing

On the post #10, in the picture you provided, the shaft has slipped out of the gearbox (after wacking the suspension) and you just have to reinsert the shaft fully into position and tap it so the circlip engages again into the #1) 012 409 121 Differential Housing.

However, you want to clean the surface of the shaft (where it rides on the oil seal) BTW, this is the perfect time to replace the oil seal #13 sorry but no P/N on your parts diagram for #13..

[Gilles]

[QUOTE=Jasper7821;636095]Ok thanks, I had thought maybe that video was that shaft. I have the P/N of the seal from the other page and understand now and hopefully after a new clip and seal that nothing else is wrong gearbox wise and that’ll be it. I’m hoping rocks/pebbles/dirt didn’t go into that hole when the car went up the curb and slid through a few feet wide of decorative rocks .
Jasper,

I have never used a new circlip, these act as a 'spring' and just pop into the grove.. but I would install a a new oil seal..

[Jasper7821]

Sounds good, thank you very much.

Jasper,

I have never used a new circlip, these act as a 'spring' and just pop into the grove.. but I would install a a new oil seal..[/QUOTE]

[Jasper7821]

Side section (suspension cross member sub frame question)
Has anyone had an accident and broke one of these. I'm curious if the frame gets damaged and after changing the subframe if all the mounting holes lined back up.
What broke on my car is the hub carrier, this sub frame, control arms, drive shaft boot. ( I think the driveshaft isn't bent but and angle the outer CV had when then rim folded a bearing popped out so going to replace the drive shaft.

Just curious if anyone has had an issue changing one of these subframes.
I was going to buy a used one and hoping it lines up. Also, I don't think anything from where the front transmission bolts onto the subframe bent. And the rear looks fine.
Thank You

[78F350]

I have replaced those on two cars. They weren't damaged as bad as yours, just minor cracks. From my observation, these are brittle and will break away in most cases before damaging the frame of the car. In your case, I would be sure to check the black brace that crosses between the engine and transmission and the diagonal braces on the bottom.
You may need the assistance of a ratchet strap to get everything aligned correctly for re-installation. This would be a great time to replace you engine and transmission mounts while you are in there.

Some posts that I remember:

http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/63145-aluminum-diagonal-brace.html

http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/63154-replacing-rear-suspension-bracket.html#post510170

[itsnotanova]

Guys who race the 97-98.5 boxsters break them all the time. Make sure you don't buy the early weaker design. You want a 98.5-2004 rear sub frame

[itsnotanova]

I recommend removing the metal cross brace to see if it got bent. I suspect your upright is bent and you can't tell by looking at it. You won't know until you go to get it aligned and your alignment guy can't get it within spec.

[Jasper7821]

Thank You, I just bought the subframe on Ebay, its' the same P/N as mine and came from a 2003. 986 331 151 08
I don't plan on wrecking it again so if it's a weaker design, I think it'll be ok

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

Guys who race the 97-98.5 boxsters break them all the time. Make sure you don't buy the early weaker design. You want a 98.5-2004 rear sub frame

[Jasper7821]

Thank you very much for the two links, very helpful, and hopefully the subframe goes back in and all the holes line up. If not I'll use the ratchet strap. And the engine/tranni mounts were all changed last year.
I'll check the braces but not sure how to see if they're bent some, they're not flat.

Originally Posted by 78F350

I have replaced those on two cars. They weren't damaged as bad as yours, just minor cracks. From my observation, these are brittle and will break away in most cases before damaging the frame of the car. In your case, I would be sure to check the black brace that crosses between the engine and transmission and the diagonal braces on the bottom.
You may need the assistance of a ratchet strap to get everything aligned correctly for re-installation. This would be a great time to replace you engine and transmission mounts while you are in there.

Some posts that I remember:

http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/63145-aluminum-diagonal-brace.html

http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/63154-replacing-rear-suspension-bracket.html#post510170