Parts for your 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero-Cv boots

1992 Mitsubishi Pajero CV boots — what they do and how to look after them

Yes, the 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero uses CV boots on the front driveshafts. This is confirmed by the Mitsubishi Pajero (V20 series, 1991–1999) Factory Service Manual, Group 26 – Front Axle, which details the front drive shaft with inner (DOJ) and outer (Rzeppa) constant velocity joints and their protective boots. The Mitsubishi ASA electronic parts catalogue for V2# chassis also lists inner and outer front CV boot kits, and general repair guides such as the Haynes/ Gregory’s Pajero/Montero manuals describe CV boot inspection and replacement on these models. The rear of the 1992 Pajero is a live axle and does not use CV boots.

On a 1992 Pajero, CV boots are the flexible rubber bellows that seal high-moly grease around the front CV joints while keeping out water, mud, and grit. They’re critical to smooth steering on full lock, quiet operation in 4H and 4L, and the long life of the Super Select front-end hardware. When a boot splits, the joint quickly loses grease, takes in contaminants, and starts clicking on turns or clunking under load — not ideal when you’re a long way from town.

Good servicing habits make a big difference. A quick inspection every service (about 10,000–15,000 km) is smart, and absolutely after beach work, water crossings, or muddy trips. Look for:

• Grease fling inside the wheel, on the lower control arm, or under the guards
• Cracks in the bellows, loose or rusty clamps, perished rubber near the small end
• Clicking on full lock or vibration under acceleration

If a boot is torn but the joint isn’t noisy, a quality boot kit and fresh CV grease can save the day. Ask for OEM-equivalent neoprene boots and solid ear-type clamps rather than worm-drive hose clamps. A proper reboot includes cleaning the joint, packing the specified quantity of moly CV grease, fitting new clamps and clips, and torquing the hub/axle hardware to spec from the factory manual. If the joint’s already clicking, a replacement shaft or joint is usually the better call.

To stretch CV boot life in Aussie and Kiwi conditions:

• Rinse underbody after sand or salt exposure, salt kills rubber and clamps
• Avoid parking with the wheels hard at full lock, it stresses the outer boot
• Keep ride height sensible — extreme lift angles accelerate boot wear

Whether it’s for a WOF/roadworthy or just peace of mind before a trip, catching a small split early is cheaper than a full CV job and keeps the old Paj ticking along nicely.

Popular questions about 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero CV boots

Do 1992 Pajeros have CV boots on the rear axle?
No — only the front independent suspension uses CV joints and boots. The rear is a solid axle with universal joints, so there are no rear CV boots to service.

How long do CV boots typically last in Australia and New Zealand?
With regular checks and no off-road abuse, they can last many years and well over 100,000 km. Coastal driving, lifts, and mud/sand work shorten that, inspect more often if you tour beaches or do lots of 4WDing.

Can it be driven with a torn CV boot?
It’ll move, but it’s not wise. Grease flings out, water and grit rush in, and the joint can fail quickly. If it’s just torn and the joint is quiet, get it rebooted soon, if it’s clicking, plan for a joint or shaft replacement.