Parts for your 2013 Toyota Fortuner-Cv boots

2013 Toyota Fortuner CV boots: what they do and when to replace them

CV boots are absolutely used on most 2013 Toyota Fortuner models. Technical references including the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue for the AN60-series Fortuner, Toyota repair manual procedures for “Front Drive Shaft (with CV Joint) – Removal/Installation/Inspection,” and common aftermarket catalogues in Australia and New Zealand list inner and outer front CV boot kits for 2011–2015 Fortuner 4WD variants. That said, the 4x2 (rear‑wheel drive) Fortuner doesn’t have driven front wheels, so it won’t have front CV shafts or CV boots, the rear uses a live axle with a prop shaft and universal joints, not CVs.

For a 4WD 2013 Fortuner, the CV boots live on the front drive shafts, sealing the inner and outer constant velocity joints. Their job is simple but critical: keep high‑moly grease in, and water, mud, sand and grit out. When a boot perishes or tears, grease flings out and contaminants get in, which is how a perfectly good CV joint turns into a clicky, grindy headache after a few beach runs or corrugations.

As part of routine servicing, it pays to give the boots a proper look. After any off‑road, beach or snow trip, check for splits, loose clamps and slung grease on the inside of the wheels or under the guards. At scheduled services, a tech should inspect the rubber (or TPE) for cracking and hardness, and make sure the small and large clamps are tight. If a boot is damaged but the joint’s still quiet, a boot kit and fresh grease can save the day. Leave it too long and the joint may wear, leading to clicking on turns, vibration under load, and a full shaft replacement.

Replacement tips the workshop will follow:

• Use the correct boot kit for the specific side and joint (inner/outer), with OE‑style clamps and moly CV grease.
• Clean the joint thoroughly if reusing it, any grit left behind will chew it out fast.
• Refit clamps with the right crimping tool and verify no grease weeps at full lock.

How often? On a touring Fortuner, inspect at every service (10,000–15,000 km). If it’s a regular off‑roader or beach goer, add a quick post‑trip check under the bonnet and at the hubs. Spot a split early and it’s a simple boot job, miss it and you’re into CVs and possibly wheel alignment after shaft removal.

• Does a 2013 Toyota Fortuner have CV boots?
  Most 4WD Fortuners do, on the front drive shafts (inner and outer boots each side). The 4x2 (RWD) versions don’t have front CV shafts or boots.
• How often should CV boots be checked or replaced?
  Have them inspected at every service (around 10,000–15,000 km) and after beach or muddy trips. Replace immediately if cracked, leaking or torn.
• Is it safe to drive with a torn CV boot?
  It’s not a great idea. Grease will escape and grit will enter, quickly wearing the CV joint. If it’s already clicking on turns, the joint likely needs replacement.