While installing M030 last night, I came across four cracked and torn CV boots on my 2000 Boxster S (with only 40,000 miles). The boots aren't hard to replace, but most of the rear suspension has to be disassembled to get them out. Fortunately for us, most of the rear suspension was disassembled for the M030 install.
There is a great writeup for CV boot replacement on the PelicanParts website posted by a Carrera owner (basically the same for us so I won't rehash here). Still, removing, cleaning, repacking, and reinstalling both axles added a good 2-2.5 hours to our labor.
Boots were $42.32 apiece at the stealer (Tischer Porsche in Silver Spring, MD - don't go there. Their parts department is terrible). Part number 928.332.293.02. You also need clamps, one 928.332.257.01 and one 911.332.257.00 clamp per boot.
Anyway, check those boots.
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