Gearshift bracket / ball housing. Porsche 997 / 987 Boxster / 987C Cayman 2005–13 › 99742401000

Gearshift bracket, is the ball housing for the gearshift lever, fits selected manual-transmissions 

Fits

• Porsche 997.1 Carrera 2 / Carrera 2S / Carrera 4 / Carrera 4S 2005–08 with applicable manual transmission
• Porsche 997.1 Turbo 2007–09 with I480 six-speed manual transmission
• Porsche 997.1 GT2 2007–09 with applicable manual transmission
• Porsche 997 GT3 / GT3 RS 2007–08
• Porsche 997.2 Carrera C2 / C2S / C4 / C4S 2009–12 with PR:480 manual gearbox; excludes PR:XCZ where applicable
• Porsche 997.2 Turbo / GT2 RS 2010–13 with PR:480 six-speed manual transmission
• Porsche 987 Boxster / Boxster S 2005–08 with applicable I480 six-speed or I481 five-speed manual transmission
• Porsche 987.2 Boxster / Boxster S 2009–12 with manual gearbox
• Porsche 987C.1 Cayman / Cayman S 2006–08 with manual gearbox
• Porsche 987C.2 Cayman / Cayman S / Cayman R 2009–12 with PR:480 manual gearbox
  
  

Check fitment for your specific vehicle (model, year, engine) before ordering. The transmission type and relevant option or PR code must also be confirmed.

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What This Product Does

The bracket is part of the manual transmission-control assembly beneath the gear lever. It houses and positions the lever mechanism so driver input can be passed to the gearbox through the selector cables while maintaining the required operating geometry.

Functions

• Holds the manual gear-lever assembly in its intended position
• Provides the ball housing used by the lever mechanism
• Links gear-lever movement with the cable-operated selector system
• Maintains the alignment required for consistent gear selection
  
  

Technical Details

• Part number: 99742401000
• Gearshift bracket and ball housing – gearshift lever
• For applicable manual transmission-control assemblies
• Equipment references include I480, I481 and PR:480
• Quantity specified in the relevant diagrams: 1
  
  

Symptoms of Fault

• Noticeable free play or unwanted movement at the gear lever
• Loose, vague or irregular selection across several gears
• Difficulty guiding the lever into the correct shift gate
• Rattling from the gear-lever housing or centre-console area
• Stiff or notchy operation associated with wear or incorrect alignment
  
  

Why Replacement Matters

Damage or wear within the bracket can allow the lever mechanism to move out of its correct position, reducing shift accuracy and changing the feel of the controls. Renewing the housing can re-establish proper support and alignment. Similar symptoms may also arise from worn selector cables, bushes, transmission mounts, clutch faults or internal gearbox wear, so these areas should be inspected during diagnosis.

FAQs

• Does this bracket fit PDK or automatic transmissions?
  No. The supplied applications relate to manual transmission-control systems.
• Is the gear knob or selector cable included?
  No. This is the gearshift bracket or ball housing within the lever mechanism. Knobs, cables, nuts and other associated parts are separate components.
• Will replacing this part cure every gear-selection problem?
  No. The clutch, cables, bushes, mounts and gearbox should also be checked because faults in these areas can create similar symptoms.
• Does it fit cars with the factory short-shift option?
  Applications marked PR:XCZ are excluded where specified. Confirm the vehicle option codes before ordering.

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