Parts for your 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer-Cv boots

2000 Mitsubishi Lancer CV boots — what they do and when to replace

CV boots are absolutely fitted to the 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. Technical documentation backs this up: the Mitsubishi Motors CE Lancer Service Manual (Group 26 — Front Axle) specifies inspection and replacement procedures for the front driveshaft CV joints and their rubber boots, and the Mitsubishi ASA/CAPS electronic parts catalogue for the 1996–2003 CE Lancer lists both inner and outer driveshaft boots for each front axle. General repair manuals covering 1997–2002 Lancer/Mirage models likewise include CV boot service. So yes, this Lancer runs front CV joints protected by flexible boots, and they’re a routine service item.

On this front-wheel-drive Lancer, each front driveshaft has two constant-velocity (CV) joints — an outer joint at the hub and an inner joint at the transaxle. The CV boots are the rubber bellows that seal in high-moly grease and keep water, grit, and road muck out. When a boot cracks or splits, grease gets flung out and contamination sneaks in, which quickly chews out the joint and can lead to clicking on turns, vibration under load, or even joint failure if ignored.

As part of servicing a 2000 Lancer, it’s smart to check the CV boots at each oil change or around every 10,000–15,000 km. Look for grease spray on the inner wheel, control arms, or under the guard, tug and twist the boot to spot fine cracks, and make sure the stainless clamps are snug and not weeping. Any tear, looseness, or grease loss means action now — the longer it runs dry or contaminated, the more likely the whole joint (or complete shaft) needs replacing.

• If the boot is split but the joint’s quiet and clean, fit a quality full boot kit, clean the joint thoroughly, and repack with the correct moly CV grease.
• Avoid “split” or glue-on boots except as a roadside get-by, they don’t seal as well on these cars.
• Use proper crimp clamps, not cable ties, and tighten the hub/axle hardware to the factory torque shown in the service manual.
• If there’s clicking on turns or heavy wear, a complete driveshaft assembly can be the most economical fix.

Keeping the CV boots intact also helps with WOF/RWC inspections across NZ and Australia. Fresh, flexible boots and the right grease keep the Lancer driving smoothly, quietly, and reliably for heaps more kilometres.

Sources referenced: Mitsubishi Motors CE Lancer Service Manual (Group 26 — Front Axle), Mitsubishi ASA/CAPS Parts Catalogue for CE Lancer (1996–2003), aftermarket repair manuals for 1997–2002 Mitsubishi Lancer/Mirage.

Does the 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer have CV boots on the rear wheels?
For the common AU/NZ 2000 Lancer (CE series) that’s front-wheel drive, the rear end doesn’t have driveshafts or CV boots. Rear CV boots only apply to AWD or performance variants with driven rear axles, not the typical 1.5–1.8L FWD models.

How often should CV boots be checked on a 2000 Lancer?
Give them a look at every routine service or roughly every 10,000–15,000 km. Any sign of grease spray, cracking, or loose clamps means it’s time to repair before the joint wears out and gets noisy.

Can a split boot be used instead of removing the shaft?
It can be a temporary stop-gap, but it’s not ideal. A proper one-piece boot fitted with the shaft out, the joint cleaned, and fresh moly grease added will last much longer and seal correctly on this model.