Parts for your 2014 Toyota Hiace-Cv joint

2014 Toyota Hiace and CV Joints: What’s actually fitted?

Based on Toyota technical literature, a constant velocity (CV) joint isn’t a service item on the 2014 Toyota Hiace sold in Australia and New Zealand. The H200-series Hiace for these markets (TRH/KDH variants) is rear-wheel drive. Toyota’s H200 New Car Features, the Australian Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC), and workshop repair manual sections for Drivetrain/Axle list a propeller shaft with universal joints (U-joints) and a centre support bearing, plus a non-driven independent front suspension. There are no front drive shafts or front CV joints specified for these models. CV joints do appear only on certain Japan‑market four-wheel drive Hiace/Regius Ace variants, which were not commonly delivered new to AU/NZ.

Why no CV joints on a 2014 Hiace RWD? The layout is simple: the rear wheels are driven via a propeller shaft using U-joints, and the front wheels steer only. With no drive going to the front hubs, there’s no need for front axles or CV joints. Up front you’ll find ball joints, control arms, and hub/bearing assemblies—no CVs or CV boots to split.

For owners chasing a clicking noise on turns or a vibration under load, it’s easy to assume “CVs,” but on this Hiace it’s worth checking other usual suspects:

• Propeller shaft U-joints and the centre support bearing for play, rust bleed, or binding.
• Front wheel bearings, lower/upper ball joints, and tie-rod ends for wear.
• Engine and transmission mounts for collapse or cracking that can mimic driveline shudder.
• Rear axle bearings and leaf spring bushes if there’s a rumble or clunk from the back.

Got a grey-import or Japan‑spec 4WD Hiace? That’s a different kettle of fish: those models do use front drive shafts with CV joints and boots, and they need the usual CV inspection and servicing. For standard AU/NZ 2014 Hiace vans, though, “CV-joint replacement” won’t apply—focus servicing on the prop shaft U-joints, centre bearing, and suspension/steering wear points instead.

Popular questions about 2014 Toyota Hiace CV joints

Does a 2014 Toyota Hiace have CV joints?
For Australian and New Zealand rear‑wheel drive models, no. They use a propeller shaft with universal joints and a non‑driven front end, so there are no front CV shafts or boots to service. Only certain Japan‑market 4WD Hiace variants have front CV joints.

What’s causing a clicking noise when turning if it isn’t a CV joint?
On an RWD Hiace, look to front wheel bearings, ball joints, and tie‑rod ends, as well as brake hardware shifting in the caliper. If the noise happens under load in a straight line, check prop shaft U-joints and the centre support bearing.

How can an owner tell if their Hiace actually has CV joints?
Peek behind the front wheels: if you see a drive shaft running from the front differential to the hub with a rubber booted joint, it’s a 4WD setup with CVs. If you only see a hub/knuckle with no drive shaft, it’s the common RWD model without CV joints.