Parts for your 2014 Toyota Hiace-Cv boots

2014 Toyota HiAce CV boots: are they used, and what owners should know

After checking recognised technical references — namely the Toyota HiAce H200-series Repair Manual (drivetrain, axle and front suspension sections) and Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for AU/NZ-market RWD variants such as TRH/KDH201R/221R — it’s clear the 2014 Toyota HiAce sold in Australia and New Zealand does not use CV boots on its driveline. Those sources show a rear‑wheel‑drive layout with a propeller shaft and universal joints to a live rear axle, and non‑driven front hubs with double‑wishbone front suspension. No front drive shafts, no front CV joints, and therefore no CV boots on those local models. By contrast, certain Japan‑domestic 4WD HiAce variants (e.g., KDH206) do have front drive shafts with CV joints and rubber boots — typically seen only on grey imports in AU/NZ.

Why aren’t CV boots used on the 2014 HiAce? The van’s rear‑wheel‑drive setup sends power down a tailshaft with universal joints to a solid rear axle. Universal joints are greased, sealed components that don’t use the flexible rubber bellows you see on constant‑velocity joints. Up front, because the wheels aren’t driven, there’s no need for CV joints. Any rubber bellows you spot near the steering are likely rack boots (steering gear bellows) or dust boots on ball joints — different parts with different jobs.

HiAce owners chasing a “CV boot” issue are often actually looking at one of the following:

• Steering rack/tie‑rod boots (bellows) — keep grit out of the rack, replace if split.
• Ball joint or control arm dust boots — prevent contamination, renew if torn.
• Propeller shaft universal joints — check for play, noise, or dried seals, service or replace the U‑joint as needed.

If the van is a 4WD import, then yes, it will have front CV boots that need periodic inspection for splits and grease leaks. For AU/NZ‑delivered 2014 HiAce models, though, “CV boots” on the driveline aren’t part of normal servicing because the vehicle doesn’t use them.

Popular questions about 2014 Toyota HiAce CV boots

Do AU/NZ‑delivered 2014 HiAce vans have CV boots?
Most don’t. Local 2014 HiAce models are rear‑wheel‑drive with a live rear axle and non‑driven front hubs, so there are no front CV joints or CV boots. Owners of grey‑import 4WD HiAce models should expect CV boots on the front axles and inspect them regularly for splits or grease fling.

I’ve found a torn “boot” near the front wheel — is that a CV boot?
On RWD 2014 HiAce vans, it’s usually a steering rack/tie‑rod boot or a ball joint dust boot. These keep contaminants out of the steering gear or joint. If they’re torn, have them replaced promptly to prevent premature wear and avoid a pink‑slip/WOF fail.

What should be checked instead of CV boots during servicing?
For a standard AU/NZ 2014 HiAce, ask the workshop to inspect the steering rack boots, ball joint and control arm dust boots, prop shaft universal joints for play or noise, and rear axle seals. These areas better reflect the HiAce’s RWD, live‑axle design.