Parts for your 1987 Mitsubishi Pajero-Cv boots

1987 Mitsubishi Pajero CV boots — what they do and how to look after them

Referencing technical sources, CV boots are absolutely relevant to the 1987 Mitsubishi Pajero. The factory Workshop Manual for the L040/L140 series (Group 26: Front Axle) details constant velocity joint and boot service for the independent front suspension used in 1987. The Mitsubishi ASA electronic parts catalogue for the 1987 model year lists inner and outer front driveshaft boots. Aftermarket references like the Haynes Mitsubishi Montero 1983–1993 and Gregory’s Pajero manual also cover front CV joint and boot inspection and replacement. That establishes that the 1987 Pajero runs front CV joints protected by rubber boots.

On this old-school off-roader, the CV boots are the unsung heroes that keep the front driveshafts happy. Each boot seals thick moly grease around the CV joint while keeping water, sand and mud out. With the Pajero’s independent front suspension and part-time 4WD, those joints work at changing angles whenever the steering’s turned or the suspension cycles off-road. Healthy boots mean quiet joints, smooth drive, and no dramas.

For servicing, a quick look at the front boots should sit on the list every time the oil’s changed. Owners of a tidy 1987 Pajero will watch for tell-tales like:

• Grease flung around the inner guards or lower control arms
• Boot cracks, nicks, or loose clamps
• Clicking on turns or a shudder under load

If a boot is split, time matters. Once grit gets in, CV joints can pit fast, and then it’s a full joint or shaft rather than a simple boot. A proper replacement uses a quality boot and stainless clamps, cleans the joint thoroughly, and packs fresh molybdenum disulphide CV grease to the spec from the workshop manual. Universal “split” boots can be a stop-gap in the bush, but a correct one-piece boot is the right fix back in the shed.

Given the Aussie and Kiwi love of beach runs and muddy tracks, boots cop a hiding. After deep water or sand, it pays to rinse the undercarriage and recheck the clamps. Sensible intervals look like: inspect at every service, rotate tyres and peek at the inner boots (they’re closest to the diff and heat), and plan preventative boot replacement when rubber shows age hardening or fine surface cracking, even if it hasn’t let go yet. A few dollars on a boot beats a noisy CV any day, and keeps a classic 1987 Pajero driving as it should.

Popular questions about 1987 Mitsubishi Pajero CV boots

How often should CV boots be checked on a 1987 Pajero?
They’re worth a look at every routine service or about every 10,000 km. Off-road or beach work? Check after big trips, river crossings, or mud runs. Early detection of a nick or loose clamp usually saves the joint.

Can a split CV boot be used as a temporary fix?
Yes, as a get-home measure. A split (wrap-around) boot can keep fresh grease in and grit out short-term. For long-term reliability, a proper one-piece boot fitted with the joint cleaned and repacked is the go.

What grease should go in the Pajero’s CV joints?
Use high-quality molybdenum disulphide (moly) CV joint grease. Pack to the quantity specified in the workshop manual and ensure new clamps are tight so the grease stays put.