Parts for your 2013 Honda Elysion-Cv boots

2013 Honda Elysion CV Boots: what they do and how to look after them

CV boots are absolutely used on the 2013 Honda Elysion. Honda’s Electronic Parts Catalogue for the Elysion and the factory Service Manual (Driveline/Axle – Front Drive Shaft) both list inboard and outboard joint boot sets for the front drive shafts, and on 4WD variants for the rear as well. Those technical references confirm the vehicle is fitted with constant velocity (CV) joints that rely on flexible rubber boots to retain grease and keep out water and grit.

On any 2013 Elysion, the CV boots are the flexible covers at each end of the drive shafts. Their job is simple but critical: keep the CV joint’s special moly grease in, and keep contaminants out. When a boot splits, grease flings out, road grime gets in, and the joint can wear fast. Left unchecked, that becomes clicking on turns, vibration under load, or even joint failure.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to inspect the CV boots at every service interval (roughly every 10,000–15,000 km, or at least annually in Aussie and Kiwi conditions). A quick look with a torch will do: check for cracks, splits at the folds, loose or rusty clamps, and any tell-tale grease spray on the inner wheels or suspension arms.

• Common signs of trouble: grease splatter near the hub, a perished or cracked boot, clicking when steering, or a shudder on acceleration.
• If caught early: a boot-only replacement with fresh grease and new clamps will usually save the joint.
• If noise or grit is present: consider a complete shaft or CV joint replacement to avoid repeat labour.

Quality matters here. OE-style boots fit properly, handle heat from the brakes, and flex without tearing. When replacing, a technician will clean the joint, pack the specified quantity of high-moly grease, and secure new stainless clamps to the correct tension. After the job, a quick road test and a re-check for any sling marks is good practice.

• Front-wheel-drive Elysion: boots on the two front shafts (inner and outer each side).
• 4WD Elysion: as above, plus rear drive shaft boots.

Look after the CV boots and the Elysion’s driveline stays quiet, smooth, and happy for the long haul.

Popular questions about 2013 Honda Elysion CV boots

Do all 2013 Elysion models have rear CV boots?
Front CV boots are fitted on every model. Rear CV boots are present on 4WD variants, front-wheel-drive versions don’t have rear drive shafts, so no rear boots. If unsure, check the build plate or look for a rear differential and half-shafts.

How often should the CV boots be checked or replaced?
Inspect at every regular service (around 10,000–15,000 km) or before long trips. Replace a boot immediately if it’s torn, leaking, or perished. There’s no fixed time-based replacement if they remain supple and sealed, but age, heat, and road grime mean older boots deserve extra attention.

Can a split CV boot be repaired without changing the whole driveshaft?
Yes—if the joint hasn’t run dry or ingested grit. A proper boot kit with fresh moly grease and new clamps is a cost-effective fix. If there’s clicking, roughness, or metallic paste in the old grease, the joint or complete shaft is the safer replacement.