Parts for your 2016 Subaru Impreza-Cv boots

2016 Subaru Impreza CV boots: what they do and how to look after them

CV boots are absolutely fitted to the 2016 Subaru Impreza. Subaru’s Technical Information System (STIS) workshop manual for the 2012–2016 Impreza (GP/GJ) covers front and rear drive shafts with inner and outer constant-velocity joints protected by rubber boots, and Subaru’s genuine parts catalog lists front and rear CV boot kits for this model. That makes cv-boots directly relevant to servicing any 2016-subaru-impreza.

On the 2016 Subaru Impreza, CV boots seal the grease inside the CV joints and keep road grit, water, and dust out. They’re flexible rubber (or thermoplastic) bellows that live at each end of the driveshafts: outers by the wheel hubs and inners by the transmission or rear differential (AWD models). When intact, they let the shafts articulate smoothly through turns and suspension travel, helping the Impreza stay quiet, sure-footed, and reliable.

Because Aussie and Kiwi roads can be a mixed bag—heat, gravel, corrugations, and coastal salt—boots can age and crack. The tell-tales are grease flung onto the inside of the wheel or guard, a clicking noise on tight turns, or a shudder on take-off. Left unchecked, a split boot lets grit chew out the joint, turning a simple boot job into a full axle replacement.

As part of routine servicing of a 2016-subaru-impreza cv-boots should be visually checked at least every service or 10,000–15,000 km. Look for splits, perishing, loose clamps, or grease weeping. If a boot is compromised but the joint’s still clean and quiet, a boot-only repair with fresh clamps and the correct moly CV grease is a smart, cost-effective fix. If there’s rumble or play, the joint or complete shaft is likely due.

• Inspect boots with the wheels turned lock-to-lock to see the full bellows.
• Clean off old grease and road grime, avoid harsh solvents on rubber.
• Use quality clamp bands and the proper crimp tool for a leak-free seal.
• Repack with the specified CV grease and ensure clamps are snug and even.

Most workshops can swap a single boot in around an hour or two per side, more if the joint needs attention. In New Zealand, a split or leaking CV boot can prompt a Warrant of Fitness fail, so it’s worth getting on top of early. Keeping those boots tidy helps the Impreza’s driveline stay smooth, quiet, and ready for whatever the road throws at it.

Popular questions about 2016 Subaru Impreza CV boots

Do 2016 Subaru Imprezas have CV boots front and rear?
Yes. The Impreza uses CV joints on the front drive shafts and, on AWD models, on the rear shafts too. Each joint is protected by a CV boot to retain grease and keep out contaminants. This setup is documented in Subaru’s official workshop manual for the GP/GJ series.

How often should CV boots be checked on a 2016 Impreza?
Have them inspected every service or roughly every 10,000–15,000 km. If you drive on gravel, through mud, or near the coast, consider shorter intervals. Early detection of small cracks or loose clamps keeps costs low and saves the CV joints from premature wear.

Can you drive with a torn CV boot?
You can, but it’s not a good idea. A torn boot quickly flings out grease and lets in grit and water. That can turn a simple boot replacement into a noisy, worn joint that needs a full axle. If grease is visible on the wheel or guard, book it in promptly.