Parts for your 2000 Toyota Hiace-Cv joint

2000 Toyota HiAce CV Joint — what’s actually fitted

For most Australian and New Zealand–delivered 2000 Toyota HiAce vans (H100 series), a CV joint isn’t a relevant part. These vans are rear‑wheel drive with a live rear axle, so there are no front drive shafts and no constant velocity (CV) joints up front. Instead, the driveline uses a propeller shaft with universal joints (U‑joints) to get power to the rear differential. The front wheels only steer, they don’t drive, so there’s no need for CVs on standard RWD models.

Where do CV joints show up on a HiAce? On the relatively rare factory 4WD/part‑time 4WD variants and some grey imports from Japan (e.g., LH119/KZH106 types). Those versions have a front differential and half‑shafts with CV joints. If the van has a front diff and drive shafts running to the front hubs, then yes, it uses CVs. If not, it doesn’t.

Why the difference? CV joints are designed for axles that both steer and drive, keeping the drive smooth at sharp steering angles. A 2000 HiAce RWD doesn’t need that up front because the front wheels aren’t driven. The prop shaft’s U‑joints handle changes in angle between the gearbox and rear diff just fine, especially with the HiAce’s simple, tough live‑axle layout.

Technical references backing this up:

• Toyota HiAce Repair Manual (H100 series, approx. 1995–2004), Drivetrain sections: shows propeller shaft with universal joints and a live rear axle on RWD models, front hub assembly without drive shafts.
• Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for AU/NZ RWD HiAce models (e.g., RZH/LH series): Front Axle/Hub section lists no front drive shafts, Propeller Shaft section lists universal joints.
• Gregory’s Toyota HiAce 1989–2004 Service and Repair Manual (No. 617): RWD driveline uses U‑joints, CV joints noted only on 4WD front axles.

If a HiAce owner is chasing “CV” noises on a standard RWD 2000 model, it’s worth checking the prop shaft U‑joints for play or red dust at the caps, and listening for vibration on take‑off. Also look at front suspension ball joint and steering rack boots—those are common wear points that can be mistaken for CV issues on vans without front drive.

Popular questions

Does a 2000 Toyota HiAce have CV joints?
Most AU/NZ RWD HiAce vans from 2000 don’t have CV joints, because the front wheels aren’t driven. If the van is a 4WD or a Japanese import with a front diff and drive shafts, then it will have front CV joints.

What joints does the 2000 HiAce use instead of CVs?
A standard RWD HiAce uses universal joints (U‑joints) on the propeller shaft and a live rear axle. During servicing, check U‑joints for play, roughness, or rust dust, and make sure any grease nipples (if fitted) are serviced.

How can someone tell if their HiAce is the 4WD version with CVs?
Look underneath: a 4WD HiAce has a front differential and short drive shafts running to each front hub, often with a 4WD selector or transfer case lever/switch in the cabin. No front diff and no front shafts means no CVs.