CV joint replacment

[mikesz]

I have a 99 Boxster base 2.5L with a tiptronic. I need to replace the right inner CV Joint, believe me! I have no intention of spending $800 for a complete new axle. My car has about 90k miles on it. I have searched the internet and all I can find is replacing the boots but not the CV Joint. I have found rebuild kits for around $80.  I am also considering replacing the rear axles with a used one from a car with lower miles than mine. I am a DIY and have done most of the repairs on the car myself. This includes:

 

1. replacing both coolant fans.
2. replacing/upgrading the brake booster with update kit to eliminate water issue this included draining/flushing/replacing brake fluid painting caliper and adding drilled rotors.
3. adding an S center radiator.
4. upgrade dash to a C4 996.
5. replacing seat motors and switches.
6. upgrade stereo/speakers.
7. upgrade to aftermarket exhaust.
8. replacing spark plugs/tubes/coil packs.
9. replacing engine compartment cooling fan/sensor.
10. replace front bumper with a 996 unit.

 

Some of the questions I have:

 

1. Are the TIP and manual transmission axles/CV Joints the same?
2. Is there a detained DIY for rebuilding the CV Joint if so can someone point me to it?
3. Are there differences between the axles between years? 97-99 cars, are they the same?
4. It seems like there is a difference between first gen cars 97-99 and post 2000 cars? is this correct? are the axles interchangeable? would I be better off getting axles for a latter model car?
5. Does anyone have experience with this repair? if so are you willing to discuss with me?

[Schnell Gelb]

Did you see the Pelican DIY ? Mine is a 6 speed so can't advize you directly but the Pelican Project book helped me when i re-booted and re-packed my CV joints.