No. 98-23

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WPJ2 - Replacing Screw Connections on Spring Strut and Transmission Mounts (Workshop
Campaign)
Model Line:
718 (982)
911 (992)
Model Year:
2023
Concerns:
Screw connections on spring strut and transmission mounts
Cause:
On the affected vehicles, there is a possibility -that nuts that do not meet the required specifications have been installed on the spring strut and transmission mount.
Action:
Replace screw connections on spring strut and/or transmission mounts.
Information
Every vehicle is assigned exactly one campaign scope.
 To find out which scope is assigned to the relevant vehicle, see PCSS Vehicle Information.
Scope 1: Replacing screw connections on front axle spring struts – 911 (992)
Scope 2: Replacing screw connections on rear axle spring struts – 911 Cabriolet (992)
Scope 3: Replacing screw connections on rear axle spring struts – 911 Targa (992)
Scope 4: Replacing screw connections on rear axle spring struts – 911 Coupé (992)
Scope 5: Replace screw connections on front axle and rear axle spring struts – 911 Targa (992)
Scope 6: Replace screw connections on front axle and rear axle spring struts – 911 Cabriolet (992)
Scope 7: Replacing screw connections on spring struts on front axle –718 (982)
Scope 8: Replacing screw connections on rear axle spring struts–718 Boxster (982) / 718 Spyder
(982)
Scope 9: Replace screw connections on rear axle spring struts–718 Cayman (982) / 718 Cayman GT4
(982)
Scope 10: Replace screw connections on front axle and rear axle spring struts–718 Boxster (982) /
718 Spyder (982)
Scope 11: Replace screw connections on front axle and rear axle spring struts –718 Cayman (982) /
718 Cayman GT4 (982)
Scope 12: Replacing screw connections on transmission mounts –- 718 (982)
Scope 13: Replacing screw connections on transmission mounts and spring strut on rear axle–718
(982)
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The part numbers of the required parts for the respective vehicle can be seen in the assigned scope.
For an overview of the campaign scopes, see:  Technical Information 'Warranty processing'
Affected
Vehicles:
Only vehicles assigned to the campaign (see also PCSS Vehicle Information).
Required tools
Tool:
•
Torque wrench, 2–100 Nm, e.g. 9768 - Electronic torque wrench, 2–100 Nm (1.5–74 ftlb.)
Replacing the screw connections on the spring struts on the left and right on the front axle
Work Procedure: 1
Remove technical equipment space cover.
 Workshop Manual '852219 Removing and installing technical equipment space cover'
Information
To ensure that the suspension setup does not change, the nuts must be successively replaced
and tightened using the specified tightening torque.
2
Replace nuts  Fastening nuts on front spring strut (shown on 718 (982)) -1- individually one after
the other with new nuts  Fastening nuts on front spring strut (shown on 718 (982)) -1- and tighten
them.
For 718 (982):
Tightening torque 33 Nm (24.3 ftlb.)
For 911 (992):
Tightening torque 30 Nm (22.1 ftlb.)
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Install technical equipment space cover.
 Workshop Manual '852219 Removing and
installing technical equipment space cover'
4
Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance
logbook.
5
Continue by replacing  Technical Information
'852219 screw connection on rear axle spring struts
' or invoicing for scope 1 – 911 (992) or scope 7 –
718 (982)
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Fastening nuts on front spring
strut (shown on 718 (982))
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Replacing the screw connections on the spring struts on the left and right on rear axle
Work Procedure: 1
Only for 911 Cabriolet (992) or 911 Targa (992) :
Removing trim for convertible top shelf.
 Workshop Manual '700819 Removing and installing trim for convertible top shelf'
1
Only for 911 Coupé (992):
Remove rear cover.
 Workshop Manual '705319 Removing and installing rear cover'
Information
To ensure that the suspension setup does not change, the nuts must be successively replaced
and tightened using the specified tightening torque.
2
Replace nuts  Fastening nuts on rear spring strut
-2- individually one after the other with new nuts 
Fastening nuts on rear spring strut -2- and tighten
with Tightening torque 30 Nm (22.1 ftlb.).
3
Only for 911 Cabriolet (992) or 911 Targa
(992):
Install trim for convertible top shelf.
 Workshop Manual '700819 Removing and
installing trim for convertible top shelf'
3
Only for 911 Coupé (992):
Fastening nuts on rear spring strut
Install rear cover.
 Workshop Manual '705319 Removing and installing rear cover'
4
Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance logbook.
5
Continue with invoicing scope 2, scope 3, scope 4, scope 5 or scope 6.
Replacing the screw connections on the spring struts on the left and right on rear axle
Work Procedure: 1
Only for 718 Boxster (982) or 718 Spyder (982):
Remove rear luggage compartment trim.
 Workshop Manual '700619 Removing and installing trim for rear luggage compartment'
1
Only for 718 Cayman (982):
Remove rear cover.
 Workshop Manual '705319 Removing and installing rear cover'
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Information
To ensure that the suspension setup does not change, the nuts must be successively replaced
and tightened using the specified tightening torque.
2
Replace nuts Fastening nuts on rear spring strut
-1- one by one with new nuts Fastening nuts on
rear spring strut -1- and tighten with Tightening
torque 33 Nm (24.3 ftlb.).
3
Only for 718 Boxster (982) or 718 Spyder
(982):
Install rear luggage compartment trim.
 Workshop Manual '700619 Removing and
installing trim for rear luggage compartment'
3
Only for 718 Cayman (982):
Fastening nuts on rear spring strut
Install rear cover.
 Workshop Manual '705319 Removing and installing rear cover'
4
Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance logbook.
5
Continue to replace  Technical Information '705319 screw connection on both transmission
mounts' or invoice scope 8, scope 9, scope 10 or scope 11.
Replacing screw connections on both transmission mounts
Work Procedure: 1
2
Raise the vehicle.
 Workshop Manual '4X00IN Raising the vehicle'
Only for 718 Cayman GT4 (982) or 718 Spyder (982):
Remove rear underbody cover (rear).
 Workshop Manual '519419 Removing and installing rear underbody cover (rear)'
Information
To ensure that the suspension setup does not change, the nuts must be successively replaced
and tightened using the specified tightening torque.
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Replace nuts Fastening nut for transmission mount
-2- individually one after the other with new nuts
Fastening nut for transmission mount -2- and tighten
with tightening torque 33 Nm (24.3 ftlb.).
4
Only for 718 Cayman GT4 (982) or 718 Spyder
(982):
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Install rear underbody cover (rear).
 Workshop Manual '519419 Removing and
installing rear underbody cover (rear)'
5
Lower the vehicle and remove it from the lifting
platform.
 Workshop Manual '4X00IN Raising the vehicle'
6
Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance logbook.
7
Continue with invoicing scope 12 or scope 13.
Fastening nut for transmission mount
Warranty processing
Information
The specified labor time was determined specifically for carrying out this campaign and includes all
required preliminary work and rework. The labor time may differ from the working times published in the
Labor Times in the PCSS.
Scope 1:
Replacing screw connection on spring struts on front axle – 911 (992)
Labor time:
Replacing screw connection on spring struts on front axle
Includes:
Removing and installing (technical equipment space) cover
Labor time: 33 TU
Required parts:
PAF003923
Hexagon nut M8
6 pieces
 Damage number WPJ2 066 000 2
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Replacing screw connection on rear axle spring struts – 911 Cabriolet (992)
Labor time:
Labor time: 69 TU
Replacing screw connection on rear axle spring struts
Includes:
Removing and installing trim for convertible top shelf
Convertible top service position
Removing and installing rear cover
Required parts:
PAF003923
Hexagon nut M8
6 pieces
 Damage number WPJ2 066 000 2
Scope 3:
Replace screw connection on rear axle spring struts – 911 Targa (992)
Labor time:
Labor time: 66 TU
Replacing screw connection on rear axle spring struts
Includes:
Removing and installing trim for convertible top shelf
Removing and installing rear wall trim
Removing and installing rear cover (front side)
Removing and installing belt guide
Removing and installing rear cover
Required parts:
PAF003923
Hexagon nut M8
6 pieces
 Damage number WPJ2 066 000 2
Scope 4:
Replacing screw connection on rear axle spring struts – 911 Coupé (992)
Labor time:
Replacing screw connection on rear axle spring struts
Includes:
Removing and installing rear roof trim panel
Removing and installing rear cover
Labor time: 47 TU
Required parts:
PAF003923
Hexagon nut M8
 Damage number WPJ2 066 000 2
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Replace screw connection on front axle and rear axle spring struts – 911 Targa (992)
Labor time:
Replacing screw connection on front axle and rear axle spring struts
Includes:
Removing and installing trim for convertible top shelf
Removing and installing rear wall trim
Removing and installing rear cover (front side)
Removing and installing belt guide
Removing and installing rear cover
Removing and installing (technical equipment space) cover
Labor time: 88 TU
Required parts:
PAF003923
Hexagon nut M8
12 pieces
 Damage number WPJ2 066 000 2
Scope 6:
Replacing screw connection on front axle and rear axle spring struts – 911 Cabriolet (992)
Labor time:
Replacing screw connection on front axle and rear axle spring struts
Includes:
Removing and installing trim for convertible top shelf
Convertible top service position
Removing and installing rear cover
Removing and installing (technical equipment space) cover
Labor time: 91 TU
Required parts:
PAF003923
Hexagon nut M8
12 pieces
 Damage number WPJ2 066 000 2
Warranty processing
Information
The specified labor time was determined specifically for carrying out this campaign and includes all
required preliminary work and rework. The labor time may differ from the working times published in the
Labor Times in the PCSS.
Scope 1:
Not relevant for this vehicle type.
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Scope 2:
Not relevant for this vehicle type.
Scope 3:
Not relevant for this vehicle type.
Scope 4:
Not relevant for this vehicle type.
Scope 5:
Not relevant for this vehicle type.
Scope 6:
Not relevant for this vehicle type.
Scope 7:
Replacing screw connection on spring struts front axle – 718 (982)
Labor time:
Replacing screw connection on spring struts on front axle
Includes:
Removing and installing (technical equipment space) cover
Labor time: 37 TU
Required parts:
PAF003923
Hexagon nut M8
6 pieces
 Damage number WPJ2 066 000 2
Scope 8:
Replacing screw connection on rear axle spring struts – 718 Boxster (982) or 718 Spyder
(982)
Labor time:
Replacing screw connection on rear axle spring struts
Includes:
Removing and installing rear luggage compartment light
Removing and installing trim for rear luggage compartment
Labor time: 37 TU
Required parts:
PAF003923
Hexagon nut M8
 Damage number WPJ2 066 000 2
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Replacing screw connection on rear axle spring struts – 718 Cayman (982) or 718 Cayman
GT4 (982)
Labor time:
Replacing screw connection on rear axle spring struts
Includes:
Removing and installing rear cover
Removing and installing (rear part of) C-pillar trim
Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim
panel rear
Removing and installing cover over the spring strut mounts.
Labor time: 37 TU
Required parts:
PAF003923
Hexagon nut M8
6 pieces
 Damage number WPJ2 066 000 2
Scope 10:
Replacing screw connection on front axle and rear axle spring struts – 718 Boxster (982) or
718 Spyder (982)
Labor time:
Replacing screw connection on front axle and rear axle spring struts
Includes:
Removing and installing rear luggage compartment light
Removing and installing trim for rear luggage compartment
Removing and installing (technical equipment space) cover
Labor time: 63 TU
Required parts:
PAF003923
Hexagon nut M8
12 pieces
 Damage number WPJ2 066 000 2
Scope 11:
Replacing screw connection on front axle and rear axle spring struts – 718 Cayman (982) or
718 Cayman GT4 (982)
Labor time:
Replacing screw connection on front axle and rear axle spring struts
Includes:
Removing and installing rear cover
Removing and installing (rear part of) C-pillar trim
Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim
panel rear
Removing and installing cover over the spring strut mounts.
Removing and installing (technical equipment space) cover
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Labor time: 64 TU
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Required parts:
PAF003923
Hexagon nut M8
12 pieces
 Damage number WPJ2 066 000 3
Scope 12:
Replacing transmission mount screw connections
Labor time:
Replacing transmission mount screw connections
Includes:
Raising the vehicle
Removing and installing rear underbody cover (rear)
Removing and installing rear spoiler, lower part (diffuser)
Labor time: 78 TU
Required parts:
PAF003923
Hexagon nut M8
4 pieces
 Damage number WPJ2 066 000 2
Scope 13:
Replace screw connection on rear axle spring struts and transmission bearing
Labor time:
Replace screw connection on rear axle spring struts and transmission
bearing
Includes:
Removing and installing rear cover
Removing and installing (rear part of) C-pillar trim
Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim
panel rear
Removing and installing cover over the spring strut mounts.
Raising the vehicle
Removing and installing rear underbody cover (rear)
Removing and installing rear spoiler, lower part (diffuser)
Labor time: 105 TU
Required parts:
PAF003923
Hexagon nut M8
 Damage number WPJ2 066 000 2
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