Parts for your 2014 Mitsubishi Asx-Cv boots

2014 Mitsubishi ASX CV Boots — What They Do and When to Replace

Based on Mitsubishi Motors’ workshop documentation (ASX/Outlander Sport Service Manual, Drive Shafts/Front Axle sections) and the Mitsubishi ASA electronic parts catalogue, the 2014 Mitsubishi ASX is fitted with CV boots. All front-drive ASX variants have inboard and outboard constant velocity joints on the front driveshafts, each protected by rubber or thermoplastic boots. AWD models also use CV boots on the rear half-shafts. So, CV boots are absolutely relevant to this vehicle.

On the ASX, the CV boot’s job is simple but crucial: keep the special moly CV grease in, and keep water, grit, and road grime out of the CV joint. That sealed, flexible bellows lets the joint articulate smoothly as the wheels turn and the suspension moves. When the boot stays intact and the clamps hold tight, the CV joint lives a long, quiet life.

Service guidance in Mitsubishi literature calls for regular visual checks. At routine services (typically every 10,000–15,000 km or 12 months in AU/NZ schedules), a quick look under the vehicle and behind the front wheels should confirm the boots aren’t cracking, sweating grease, or flinging it around the inner rim or underbody. Clicking on tight turns, vibration on acceleration, or a visible split are red flags that deserve attention straight away.

• Go for a boot kit if the joint is still quiet and free of play, clean the joint, repack with the specified CV grease, fit the new boot, and crimp quality clamps with the correct tool.
• If the joint’s contaminated (gritty grease, rust colour) or noisy, a complete driveshaft assembly can be the smarter fix.
• Check both inboard and outboard boots on each shaft, AWD models also need the rear boots inspected.
• Use the correct molybdenum-disulphide CV grease and avoid mixing types. Make sure the boot isn’t twisted and the bellows aren’t over-compressed at ride height.

Leaving a split boot “for later” can turn a cheap boot job into a pricier CV joint or shaft replacement. It can also smear grease near brakes and tyres, which is a safety and compliance headache for WoF/RWC. With a sound boot and fresh grease, the ASX’s driveline stays smooth and drama-free across suburban commutes and long Kiwi or Aussie road trips alike.

Popular questions about 2014 Mitsubishi ASX CV boots

Do all 2014 ASX models have CV boots on the rear?
Front-wheel-drive ASX models have CV boots on the front driveshafts only. AWD variants add rear half-shafts, each with CV joints and boots. This aligns with Mitsubishi’s service manual and parts catalogue layouts for FWD versus AWD driveline configurations.

How often should ASX CV boots be replaced?
There’s no fixed kilometre interval. Boots are replaced on condition. Regular service checks should catch early cracking, loose clamps, or grease seepage. In tougher conditions—gravel roads, coastal salt, or heat—inspect more often, as rubber can age faster.

Boot kit or full driveshaft—what’s best?
If the joint is clean, quiet, and free of play, a boot-and-grease service is typically the best-value option. If the joint has clicked, run dry, or taken in grit, a complete driveshaft assembly is usually the more reliable long-term repair.