Parts for your 2000 Nissan Navara-Cv boots

2000 Nissan Navara CV Boots — Fitment, Purpose, and Service Advice

Based on the Nissan D22 Navara factory service manual (Front Axle and Front Final Drive sections) and the Nissan FAST/EPC parts listings used by dealerships, the 2000 Navara in 4WD form uses CV joints and CV boots on the front driveshafts (inner and outer boots per side). By contrast, 2WD Navara models don’t have front driveshafts, so CV boots are not fitted there, they use steering rack/gear boots only. Australian and New Zealand aftermarket catalogues that separate D22 2WD vs 4WD listings back this up by showing CV boot kits only for the 4WD variants.

For 4WD owners, the cv-boots on a 2000 Nissan Navara do a simple but vital job: they keep the special grease in and keep water, sand, and grit out of the CV joints. Each front shaft runs an inner and an outer joint, and each joint relies on a flexible boot and clamps to seal properly while the suspension steers and articulates. When those boots age, get nicked off-road, or the clamps loosen, grease flings out and contaminants creep in. Left unchecked, the joint starts to click under load and can fail, which is a real pain on a ute that sees daily duty or weekend bush-bashing.

Servicing-wise, cv-boots are a “inspect every service” item on a D22. A quick look for grease splatter on the inner guards, lower control arms, and inside of the rims is often the first giveaway. Also check the bellows for fine cracks and make sure the stainless clamps are snug. There’s no fixed replacement interval, they’re replaced on condition. If a boot is torn, the best practice is to remove the shaft, clean the joint thoroughly, repack with the correct CV grease, and fit a quality boot with new clamps. Universal stretch boots can get you out of trouble, but a model-specific boot in neoprene or TPE tends to last longer in Aussie and Kiwi conditions.

If the joint has already started clicking on take-off or full lock, a complete shaft assembly may be the more economical fix than rebuilding the joint. After immersion in mud or salt water, inspect the boots ASAP, coastal sand and silica eat CVs for breakfast if a seal is compromised. Owners running lifts or wider tyres should also check boot angles and clamp tension more often.

• Inspect at each service (or ~10,000 km) and after off-road trips.
• Replace any boot that’s cracked, torn, or slinging grease.
• Use new clamps and the correct CV grease when refitting.

Does a 2WD 2000 Nissan Navara have CV boots?
Not on the front axle. The 2WD D22 doesn’t have front driveshafts or CV joints, so there are no cv-boots to service there. It does have steering rack/gear boots, which are different parts and serve a different purpose.

How often should cv-boots be replaced on a 4WD D22?
There’s no set time or kilometre interval. They’re replaced on condition. Inspect every service and after off-road use. If a boot is split, replace it immediately and clean/regrease the joint to prevent wear.

Is it okay to drive with a torn cv-boot?
Only short distances to get home or to a workshop. A torn boot quickly leads to grease loss and contamination, which can destroy the joint. The sooner it’s cleaned and resealed, the better the chance of saving the CV.