Clunk from front suspension/steering

[78F350]

You can remove the clamp on the inner end of the boot and push the boot outwards on the tie rod to get a better look. Both inner and outer tie rods can be replaced without removing the rack.
This Tech article at Pelican Parts covers most of the info for replacement..
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/59-SUSPEN-Suspen_Overhaul/59-SUSPEN-Suspen_Overhaul.htm.

I've done it a few times now. Like many things on these cars; find authentic instructions and follow them, don't rush or try to take short cuts until you have done it a couple times.

If you have a manual you can find useful info such as tie rod to rack torque is 80 Nm/59 Ft and tie rod to wheel carrier is 50/37

The 986 Bentley Manual is often available used here on the forum or other popular book sources: https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/PELPB04.htm?pn=PEL-PB04&q=bentley%20986

[brp987]

Nailed it! Thank you!

[brp987]

Plot complication: the clunk actually comes from the rack. I wonder what's up. Maybe the car took a curb shot in the distant past. I can hear it while driving but it is minor. I think I'll button things back up and wait&see.