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2014 Toyota Crown CV Joint: What it is, why it matters, and how to look after it

Based on Toyota’s technical literature for the S210-series Crown (model codes including GRS210, AWS210 and ARS210), the vehicle uses constant velocity (CV) joints. The Toyota Repair Manual sections titled “Front Drive Shaft Assembly” and “Rear Axle Shaft with Joint,” along with the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) drive shaft and axle diagrams, list outboard and inboard CV joints on AWD front shafts and CV-jointed halfshafts at the rear on RWD and AWD variants. Those factory sources make it clear the 2014 Toyota Crown is fitted with CV joints.

On a 2014 Toyota Crown, the CV joint’s job is to send power through the drive shafts while allowing for steering angles (front on AWD) and suspension travel (front and rear), all without shudder or binding. They keep the drive smooth under load and over bumps, which is why a healthy CV joint feels invisible from behind the wheel. RWD Crowns use CV-jointed halfshafts in the independent rear suspension, while AWD models add CV joints to the front drive shafts as well.

Service-wise, the joints themselves are sealed and packed with high‑moly grease, but the rubber boots that protect them are service items. If a boot splits, grease flicks onto the inside of the wheel or under the guards, road grit gets in, and the joint can wear quickly. A quick look during every service is cheap insurance, especially with our Aussie and Kiwi mix of hot summers, roadworks and coastal salt air.

• Inspect CV boots every 10,000–15,000 km or at each service. Look for cracks, splits, or grease spray.
• Listen for clicking on tight turns (front/AWD) or a rhythmic knock or vibration under acceleration (rear/RWD or AWD).
• If a boot is torn but the joint is quiet, a boot kit and fresh grease can save the day.
• If there’s clicking, binding, or heavy play, replace the shaft or joint assembly.

When replacing, use quality parts, new clamps, and fresh grease. Always fit a new axle nut and torque it to spec, a rattle-gunned nut that’s not set correctly can shorten bearing and joint life. Avoid levering against oil seals when removing shafts, and if you’ve had a front shaft out on an AWD, recheck alignment and wheel bearings while you’re there. Driven with some mechanical sympathy—no full‑lock launches, watch those kerbs—a Crown’s CV joints can rack up serious kilometres without drama.

Popular questions about 2014 Toyota Crown CV joints

Does a 2014 Toyota Crown have CV joints?
Yes. RWD models use CV-jointed halfshafts at the rear, and AWD models add CV-jointed front drive shafts. This is documented in Toyota’s S210 Repair Manual and the Toyota EPC drive shaft and axle listings.

How often should the CV boots be checked?
Have them inspected at every service (about 10,000–15,000 km). Heat, age and road debris can crack the rubber. Catching a split boot early means a simple boot-and-grease job instead of a full shaft replacement.

What are the warning signs of a worn CV joint?
Grease flung around the wheel area, clicking on full lock (front/AWD), vibration under acceleration, or a clunk from the rear on throttle changes. If you notice these, book the Crown in before it gets worse.