Parts for your 2009 Toyota Hiace-Cv boots

2009 Toyota Hiace CV Boots — Do They Apply?

For most Australian and New Zealand–delivered 2009 Toyota Hiace models, CV boots aren’t fitted or relevant. The H200-series Hiace sold locally is a front‑engine, rear‑wheel‑drive (FR) van, so there are no front drive shafts or constant‑velocity (CV) joints to protect with rubber boots. Instead, it runs a propeller shaft with universal joints to the live rear axle and a double‑wishbone front suspension without drive shafts.

This isn’t a guess. Technical references show it clearly: the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for common 2WD model codes like KDH201/TRH201 lists no “front drive shaft” or CV boot components in the front axle group, while the EPC for 4WD variants (e.g., KDH206/KDH205) does list front drive shafts and inner/outer boots. Toyota service literature for H200 further details a propeller shaft with U‑joints for 2WD, with CV joint and boot procedures reserved for 4WD front axles. Toyota’s local spec sheets for 2009 Hiace also specify rear‑wheel drive for the Australian and New Zealand ranges of that era.

Why no CV boots on the typical 2009 Hiace? Because CV boots are only needed where a rotating drive shaft has to articulate with the steering or suspension — that’s front‑wheel drive, independent rear drive, or the front axle of 4WD models. A standard RWD Hiace doesn’t have front drive shafts, so there’s nothing to protect with a CV boot. What it does have are other “booted” items that can be confused for CV boots, like steering rack gaiters and ball joint dust boots, these are different parts with different jobs.

• Relevant if: It’s a 4WD Hiace (common model codes include KDH206/KDH205) — these use front CV joints and boots.
• Not relevant if: It’s the usual 2WD/RWD Hiace (e.g., KDH201/TRH201) — no front CV joints, so no CV boots.
• Quick ID tip: Check the build plate or rego/VIN for the model code, look underneath — front drive shafts with rubber boots mean 4WD, open space behind the front hubs means 2WD.

Technical sources referenced: Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (H200-series: KDH201/TRH201 front axle and KDH206 4WD front drive shaft groups), Toyota Hiace H200 Repair Manual (propeller shaft/U‑joint for 2WD, CV joints/boots procedures only on 4WD), and Toyota Australia/NZ 2009 Hiace specifications (rear‑wheel‑drive driveline).

FAQs

Does a 2009 Hiace have CV boots?
For most AU/NZ 2WD models, no — there are no front CV joints to boot. Only 4WD versions (often imports) have front CV boots.

How can someone tell if their Hiace needs CV boot maintenance?
If it’s 4WD, look behind the front wheels for rubber boots on the drive shafts. If those boots are split or flinging grease, they need attention. A 2WD Hiace won’t have those boots at all.

What parts get mistaken for CV boots on a 2WD Hiace?
Steering rack gaiters and ball joint dust boots. They look like “boots” but aren’t CV boots and have different service procedures.