M/T - Shift Rod Rattle

88porsche03

Subject:
Shift Rod Rattle
Model

911 Carrera
Group

3
Part Identifier

3417
Number

8802
March 4, 1988
To further reduce shift rod rattle on 1987 and 88 models, an additional rubber ring may be installed on the shift rod.

First check, and if applicable, repair vehicle according to Bulletin Group 3, Number 8704, dated July 31, 1987.

If a shift rod rattle is still noticeable proceed as follows:

1) Remove shift rod coupling access plate.

2) With shift lever in neutral, disconnect front shift rod from coupling.

3) Move shift lever in 3rd gear position and slide rubber ring over front shift rod.
Rubber ring: Part Number 999 701 969 40.

4) Reconnect shift coupling.

5) With shift lever in neutral, slightly tension the rubber ring with a tie down strap attached to the left side hand brake cable guide tube. The distance from the shiftrod flange to the rubber ring should be approx. 100 mm.

6) Reinstall the access plate. Roadtest car. If rattle is still audible increase tension on rubber ring slightly.

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