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Originally Posted by Wayne at Pelican Parts

It doesn't appear like they locked the cams or loosened the chain tensioners, but I can't tell for sure. They knocked the center bolt into the shaft for some reason (drain the oil maybe - at 1:17 into the video)? I don't recommend that, as you need a magnetic tool to then grab it and get it centered in the bearing again.

The video is a nice approximation of what needs to be done, but in order to safely perform this install, you need to follow the instructions very carefully. I have them documented here: Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Intermediate Shaft Bearing Replacement and Upgrade (IMS) - 986 Boxster (1997-04) - 987 Boxster (2005-06)

-Wayne

Cams were locked and chain tensioners loosened, as I explained in my post the video was shortened due to UTube's time allocation and those procedures were cut out. In the original instructions the center bolt was shown knocked out but the tool that was sent with the bearing was not the tool shown in the instructions. the bolt was retrieved with a magnet and the procedure was done according to the instructions sent with the parts. The video is there for those who want to view it otherwise it is a free country.