Parts for your 2014 Mazda Cx-5-Cv boots

2014 Mazda CX-5 CV boots — what they do and when to service them

Based on Mazda’s factory Workshop Manual (Front Drive Shaft section, 2013–2016 KE series) and the OEM parts catalogue/diagrams for the 2014 CX-5, this model is fitted with constant-velocity (CV) joint boots. All front-drive CX-5 variants have CV boots on the front drive shafts (inner and outer joints), and AWD models also have CV boots on the rear drive shafts. So yes, CV boots are relevant on a 2014 Mazda CX-5.

On a 2014 Mazda CX-5, the CV boots are the tough rubber bellows wrapped around each CV joint. Their job is to keep special grease inside the joint and keep water, dust, and road grit out. Clean grease and a sealed joint mean smooth power delivery to the wheels at full steering lock and through suspension travel. If a boot splits or perishes, grease gets flung out, contaminants get in, and the CV joint can wear quickly—often showing up as clicking on turns or vibration under load.

For routine servicing of a 2014 Mazda CX-5, a quick visual check of the CV boots should sit alongside tyre, brake, and fluid inspections. Look for cracks, tears, loose or missing clamps, or grease misted around the inner guard, strut, or wheel. In Australia and New Zealand conditions—heat, UV, and plenty of road grime—it’s smart to have them inspected at each service (10,000–15,000 km) and after any rough-road or beach driving.

If a boot is damaged but the joint hasn’t started clicking, a boot kit and fresh grease can save the joint. Once the joint is noisy or has play, a complete shaft or joint replacement is usually the better fix. Genuine or quality aftermarket boot kits are designed for the CX-5’s dimensions and clamp style—worth sticking with the correct spec so the seal stays put.

• Signs it’s time: grease splatter near the wheel or underbody, visible splits, clicking on full lock, or a shudder on take-off.
• Good practice: clean the area, fit new clamps correctly, and pack the joint with the specified high-moly CV grease.
• Tip for AWD owners: remember there are rear CV boots too—get them checked when the car’s on the hoist.

Popular questions about 2014 Mazda CX-5 CV boots

How often should CV boots be checked on a 2014 Mazda CX-5?
They should be inspected at every scheduled service (roughly every 10,000–15,000 km) or sooner if you’ve been on gravel, muddy tracks, or the beach. Heat and UV can age the rubber, so regular looks under the guard pay off.

What are the symptoms of a failing CV boot or joint?
Grease flung around the inner guard or wheel is the early giveaway. If ignored, the joint may start clicking on turns or produce a vibration under acceleration. Any of those signs mean it’s time to book it in.

Can you keep driving with a torn CV boot?
You can, but it’s risky. A torn boot lets grit in and grease out, which can quickly damage the joint. If caught early, a boot-and-grease repair is usually enough, leave it too long and you’re up for a pricier CV joint or shaft.