Parts for your 2000 Toyota Bb-Cv joint

2000 Toyota bB CV Joint — What it does, why it matters, and how to look after it

Based on Toyota’s own service literature and parts catalogues, the 2000 Toyota bB (NCP30/NCP31/NCP35) is fitted with constant velocity (CV) joints. The Toyota bB Repair Manual for the NCP30/31 series (Drivetrain/Axle – Front Drive Shaft) details inner tripod and outer Rzeppa-type CV joints, and the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue lists complete front drive shafts and boot kits for these models. Front-wheel-drive and 4WD variants both rely on CV joints at the front, so a CV-joint is absolutely relevant to this vehicle.

On the bB, the CV joints transfer engine torque from the transaxle to the front wheels while allowing up-and-down suspension travel and full steering lock without binding. When the joints and their rubber boots are healthy, the car drives smoothly and quietly, even on full lock or over bumps. If the boots split and fling grease, grit quickly chews out the bearing surfaces and the joint starts clicking on turns or vibrating under load.

There’s no fixed replacement interval, so it’s all about condition. A quick look during every service (about every 10,000–15,000 km) keeps things sweet. Catching a cracked boot early usually means a simple boot-and-grease refresh instead of a full driveshaft replacement. For anyone in NZ, a torn boot leaking grease can attract a WoF fail, so it’s worth staying ahead of it.

• Common signs it’s time to act:
  • Clicking or popping on tight turns (outer CV).
  • Grease sprayed inside the wheel or along the lower arm (split boot).
  • Shudder or vibration on acceleration (often inner CV or excessive play).

• Good servicing tips for a 2000 Toyota bB:
  • Inspect boots each service, replace any that are cracked or weeping.
  • Use the correct molybdenum CV grease and quality stainless boot clamps.
  • If removing a shaft, top up/check transaxle fluid afterwards.
  • Use a new staked hub nut and torque all fasteners to the workshop manual spec.
  • Choose genuine or OE-quality shafts/boots for better longevity.
  • For 4WD bB models, include rear driveline checks as well.

If a joint is already noisy, replacing the affected shaft assembly is usually the most time-efficient fix. Many owners opt for complete remanufactured shafts to refresh both joints in one go. A test drive on full lock and under load after the job helps confirm everything’s spot on.

Does the 2000 Toyota bB have CV joints?

Yes. The NCP30/31/35 bB uses front drive shafts with inner and outer CV joints. This is documented in Toyota’s bB Repair Manual (Front Drive Shaft section) and reflected in the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue listings for drive shafts and CV boot kits. 4WD versions still use front CVs as part of the transaxle-driven front axle assembly.

How often should the CV boots be replaced or checked?

There’s no set kilometre change-out, so inspect the boots at every service (roughly 10,000–15,000 km). Replace boots at the first sign of cracking, weeping, or grease fling. Early boot replacement with fresh grease can save the joint and avoid pricier shaft replacement later.

What does a failing CV joint sound or feel like on a bB?

Outer joints usually click or pop on full lock when accelerating. Inner joint wear often shows up as a vibration or shudder under load. Any grease mist inside the wheel or along the suspension usually points to a split boot that needs immediate attention.