Parts for your 2000 Subaru Forester-Cv boots

2000 Subaru Forester CV boots: purpose, care, and when to replace

CV boots absolutely are fitted to the 2000 Subaru Forester. Technical sources including the Subaru 2000MY Forester Factory Service Manual (Front Axle and Rear Axle sections), the Subaru Genuine Parts catalogue (listing inner and outer CV boot kits for both front and rear axles on SF Forester), and the Haynes Repair Manual for Subaru Legacy &, Forester 1999–2008 all document the vehicle’s constant velocity joints and their rubber boots.

On this Forester, each driveshaft uses CV joints at the inner and outer ends, and each joint is protected by a flexible rubber boot packed with the correct moly grease. The boot’s job is simple but critical: keep grease in, and keep water, grit, and dust out. Once a boot cracks, splits, or a clamp loosens, grease flings out and road grime gets in. That accelerates wear and can turn a quiet joint into one that clicks on turns or vibrates under load, especially noticeable on Aussie and Kiwi roads with plenty of gravel, corrugations, and coastal salt spray.

As part of routine servicing on a 2000 Forester, a quick visual check of all four CV boots is smart. Look for sling marks of dark grease on the inside of the wheels, struts, or undertray, and inspect the bellows for cracks, tears, or perished rubber. It’s good practice to inspect at every service or at least every 10,000–15,000 kilometres, and especially after off‑road or beach trips.

If a boot is damaged but the joint is still quiet and smooth, a boot-only replacement with fresh grease and new clamps usually saves the axle. Choose quality OEM or equivalent neoprene boots, and ensure clamps are properly tensioned. Universal “split” boots can be a handy roadside fix but are best treated as temporary. If there’s clicking on full lock, shudder under acceleration, or metal flake in the old grease, the joint may already be worn—at that point, a complete axle or joint replacement is the better call.

To extend boot life, wash down road salt and mud, avoid torn under-guards that can rub the boot, and make sure ride height and alignment are correct so the joint angles aren’t stressed. Catching a weeping clamp or tiny crack early can save a lot of coin and keep the Forester’s AWD driveline happy.

• Common signs: grease splatter, cracks in the bellows, clicking on turns, vibration under load.
• Best practice: inspect regularly, replace damaged boots promptly, re-grease with the specified moly grease.

Popular questions

How often should CV boots be checked on a 2000 Forester?
They should be inspected at every service or roughly every 10,000–15,000 kilometres. If the vehicle sees off‑road work, beach driving, or lots of gravel roads, check more often. A quick look while the wheels are off for tyre rotation is ideal.

Can just the boot be replaced, or is a full axle needed?
If the joint is quiet, free of play, and the grease isn’t contaminated with metal, a boot-only repair with fresh moly grease is fine. If there’s clicking on turns, gritty feel, or visible wear, it’s more cost‑effective to replace the joint or complete axle.

Are front and rear CV boots the same on this model?
Both front and rear axles have CV boots, but the inner and outer boots differ in shape and kit contents. Always match the boot kit to position (front/rear, inner/outer) for the 2000 Forester to ensure correct fit and clamp type.