Parts for your 2014 Honda Stream-Cv boots

2014 Honda Stream CV boots: what they do and how to look after them

Based on Honda’s technical literature, CV boots are absolutely relevant on the 2014 Honda Stream. The Honda Stream RN6–RN9 platform (2006–2014) uses front-wheel-drive constant velocity (CV) driveshafts with inner and outer rubber boots, and Japan-market 4WD variants add CV-type boots at the rear. This is documented in the Honda Stream Service Manual, Driveline/Axle – Front Driveshaft sections, and reflected in the Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue, which lists boot kits for both inboard and outboard joints. So yes—this vehicle is fitted with CV boots, and they’re a normal service item.

On the 2014 Honda Stream, the CV boots keep the CV joints clean and packed with grease while sealing out water, grit and road grime. They’re small, flexible bellows on each driveshaft joint—one at the gearbox end (inboard) and one at the wheel end (outboard). If a boot splits, grease gets flung around the inner wheel and suspension, and the joint can run dry. That’s when clicking on turns, vibration on acceleration and, eventually, a costly CV joint replacement come knocking.

As part of routine servicing, a quick visual check goes a long way. A workshop will inspect the boots every service or roughly every 10,000–15,000 kilometres, looking for cracks, perishing, loose clamps, or grease spray on the inside of the front wheels. Catch a weep early and it’s usually a straightforward boot-and-grease job, leave it too long and the joint may be contaminated, needing a whole shaft or joint replacement.

• Typical signs the Stream’s CV boots need attention:
  • Grease on the inside of the front rims, tyres or guards
  • Small splits or oiliness around the boot bellows or clamps
  • Clicking when turning from a standstill (often outboard joint wear)
  • Shudder under load (can be joint wear after boot failure)

When replacing, a quality boot kit with the correct clamps and the right molybdenum disulphide CV grease is a must. Proper clamp crimping stops future leaks, and cleaning any flung grease off brakes and suspension is essential. On the Stream, a competent tech can often do a boot on-car (outer) or by removing the shaft (inner), depending on the damage and tooling. If a boot has been open to the elements for a while, it’s smarter to replace or rebuild the affected joint rather than risk a noisy comeback. After refitting, torque the axle nut to spec and road test for quiet, smooth take-offs and turns. It’s simple preventative maintenance that saves the CV joints—and the wallet.

Popular questions about 2014 Honda Stream CV boots

How often should the CV boots be checked on a 2014 Honda Stream?
They’re best inspected at every regular service, typically every 10,000–15,000 kilometres in Australia and New Zealand. Dusty or wet driving conditions warrant a closer look in between, as boots age faster with heat, grit and steering lock movement.

A quick look for grease spray on the inner wheels and a torch check of the boot bellows is usually enough to catch issues before they become CV joint damage.

Can a split CV boot be repaired with a temporary wrap kit?
Split-boot wraps can get someone out of trouble for a short stint, but they’re not a long-term fix for a 2014 Honda Stream. They don’t always seal perfectly, and contamination may already be inside the joint.

The reliable repair is removing the joint or shaft, cleaning it thoroughly, packing the correct CV grease and fitting a proper boot with OEM-style clamps.

What are the symptoms of a failing CV joint after a boot has torn?
Expect clicking or knocking on tight turns (outer joint), vibration or shudder under acceleration (inner joint), and ongoing grease leakage. If these show up after a torn boot, the joint may be worn past a simple boot-and-grease repair.

At that point, a replacement joint or complete driveshaft is often the most dependable fix, especially if the boot’s been open for weeks or kilometres of wet driving.