Parts for your 1999 Toyota Altezza-Cv boots

1999 Toyota Altezza CV Boots — What They Do and How to Look After Them

Technical references confirm CV boots are relevant on the 1999 Toyota Altezza. The Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for the XE10/JCE10 platform lists rear drive shaft boot kits (inboard and outboard), and the Lexus IS200/IS300 Repair Manual (Chassis – Rear Drive Shaft) details inspection and replacement of rear constant velocity joint boots. On the rear‑wheel‑drive 1999 Altezza sedan, the CV boots are fitted on the rear half‑shafts, there aren’t front CV boots because the front wheels aren’t driven.

On this Altezza, the CV boots are the flexible rubber bellows that seal grease around the rear constant velocity joints and keep grit and water out. They’re small parts doing a big job: protecting the joints that let the rear wheels move up and down with the suspension while still receiving power smoothly. When boots crack or split, grease flings out, contamination sneaks in, and the joint can wear fast—cue clicking or clunking on take‑off and cornering, and a much bigger repair bill.

As part of routine servicing on a 1999 Toyota Altezza, a quick visual check of the rear CV boots is a must—ideally every service or about every 10,000 km. Look for grease mist on the inner wheel, control arms or underbody, small tears at the boot folds, and loose or broken clamps. If there’s any damage, replace the boot straight away and repack with the specified moly CV grease. Catching a split early usually saves the joint.

• Typical signs it’s time: grease sling near the hub, a faint click under load, or visible cracking in the boot.
• Good practice: use quality boot kits with new clamps and the right grease, clean the joint thoroughly if contamination is suspected.
• Workshop tip: with the Altezza’s independent rear suspension, a boot swap doesn’t normally affect alignment, but always torque fasteners to spec and check for play in the joint and bearings.

For Aussie and Kiwi conditions—wet roads, coastal salt, and the odd gravel blast—boots cop a hiding. Fresh, pliable boots and tight clamps keep the CVs quiet and the driveline happy for the long haul.

Popular questions about 1999 Toyota Altezza CV boots

Do 1999 Altezzas actually have CV boots?
Yes. The 1999 rear‑wheel‑drive Altezza has CV joints and boots on the rear drive shafts (both inboard and outboard). There aren’t front CV boots on RWD sedans because the front wheels aren’t driven. Some later Altezza Gita wagons had different driveline options, but the ’99 sedan is RWD.

How often should the CV boots be checked or replaced?
Check at every service or about every 10,000 km. Replace immediately if a boot is cracked, torn, or leaking grease. Boots can last years, but once they harden or split, acting quickly prevents expensive CV joint damage.

Is it safe to drive with a torn CV boot?
Not for long. A short trip to a workshop is usually fine, but driving with a split boot lets water and grit in and throws grease out. The CV joint can wear rapidly and start clicking, turning a simple boot job into a full drive shaft or joint replacement.