Parts for your 2014 Nissan Navara-Cv boots

2014 Nissan Navara CV boots — what they do and when they’re fitted

Based on Nissan’s factory service manuals and parts catalogues for the D40 (up to 2014) and the early D23/NP300 (launched globally in 2014), CV boots are fitted to 4WD 2014 Nissan Navara models because they use independent front suspension with front drive shafts and constant-velocity (CV) joints. The manuals list inner and outer CV joint boots on the front drive shafts of 4x4 variants, and parts catalogues show boot kits for these axles. By contrast, 2WD (rear-wheel-drive) Navara models don’t have front drive shafts or CV joints, so there are no CV boots on those vehicles, the “boots” you’ll see on 2WD up front are steering rack bellows, not CV boots. So, CV boots are relevant for 4WD 2014 Navara utes, not for 2WD variants.

For 4WD owners, CV boots are the unsung heroes that keep the front axle’s CV joints clean and lubricated. Each front shaft has an inner and an outer boot, sealing special grease around the joint and keeping water, mud, and grit out. On- and off-road, those little rubber bellows are what let the front wheels steer and move up and down while still putting power to the ground.

As part of routine servicing of your 2014‑Nissan‑Navara CV boots, it’s smart to inspect them every 10,000–15,000 km or at each service. In Aussie and Kiwi conditions—gravel, corrugations, beach runs, farm tracks—boots can cop nicks or heat cracks. A torn boot quickly flings grease out and invites contamination in, which can chew out a CV joint fast and turn a small, cheap fix into a full driveshaft replacement.

• What to look for: damp or slung grease around the inner rim of the front wheels or lower control arms, visible splits in the rubber, clicking on full lock, vibration under load.
• Good practice: clean off built-up mud, keep an eye on clamps, and replace ageing boots before a big trip.

Replacement can be done as a boot-only repair if caught early. That means removing the shaft, cleaning the joint, packing fresh CV grease, and fitting a quality boot with proper stainless clamps. If the joint’s already noisy or gritty, a complete shaft assembly is often better value and quicker to fit. Either way, a fresh alignment check after front-end work is a tidy idea.

If your Navara is 2WD, you won’t have front CV boots to service, focus instead on steering rack boots and rear prop shaft uni joints.

Popular questions about 2014 Nissan Navara CV boots

How often should CV boots be inspected on a 2014 Navara?
Most workshops in Australia and New Zealand will check them at every service, typically 10,000–15,000 km. If the ute sees regular off-road use or beach work, visually check after big trips—salt and sand are tough on rubber and clamps.

Can you replace just the CV boot, or is a whole shaft needed?
If the boot has only just split and the joint isn’t noisy or gritty, a boot-only repair with fresh grease is fine. If there’s clicking on turns, blueing, pitting, or contamination, a complete driveshaft is usually the smarter, longer-term fix.

What are the signs a CV boot has failed?
Grease sprayed around the inside of the wheel or suspension, visible tears in the boot, a clicking noise on full lock, or vibration under acceleration. Catching it at the grease-slinging stage can save the CV joint.