Parts for your 2018 Suzuki Splash-Cv boots

2018 Suzuki Splash CV boots: purpose and servicing advice

Technical sources including the Suzuki Splash/Opel Agila B factory workshop information for the K12B front axle and the Suzuki Electronic Parts Catalogue confirm the Splash is front‑wheel drive with constant‑velocity (CV) joints on both front driveshafts, each sealed by rubber CV boots. So CV boots are absolutely relevant to the 2018 Suzuki Splash.

On this little Suzuki, the CV boots do a simple but vital job: they keep special moly grease in and keep water, grit and road grime out of the CV joints. The outer joint (a Rzeppa type) takes care of steering at full lock, while the inner joint (typically a tripod/plunge type) manages suspension movement and shaft length changes. Healthy boots mean quiet, smooth take‑offs and turns, and they massively extend the life of the joints.

Because boots live close to heat, road spray, and UV, they harden and crack over time. For Kiwi and Aussie conditions—coastal air, chip‑seal roads, and the odd gravel detour—it’s wise to have the CV boots inspected at every service. Look for fine splits, grease “fling” on the inside of the front wheels or the lower control arms, and loose or rusty clamps. Even a small weep is a heads‑up to act before the joint is contaminated.

If a boot is torn, don’t sit on it. Once the grease is out and water gets in, the joint can start clicking on turns and will wear fast. Caught early, a quality boot kit with fresh clamps and the correct CV grease is a tidy fix. If there’s already noise or roughness, replacing the joint—or often the complete driveshaft assembly—saves mucking about and restores reliability.

Workshops typically:

• Inspect boots every service or ~10,000–15,000 km.
• Replace any split, perished or leaking boot immediately.
• Use the correct inner vs outer boot style, proper stainless clamps, and high‑moly CV grease.

After any CV work, ensure the axle nut is correctly torqued with the vehicle on its wheels, and consider an alignment check if the hub or strut bolts were disturbed. Treated as a small maintenance item rather than a crisis repair, CV boots keep the Splash driving sweet, quiet and safe for years.

Popular questions about 2018 Suzuki Splash CV boots

Are there CV boots on the rear of a 2018 Suzuki Splash?
The Splash uses a torsion‑beam rear suspension with no driven rear wheels, so there are no rear CV joints or rear CV boots. Only the two front driveshafts have CV joints and boots.

How can someone tell if the CV boots on a Splash need replacing?
Common signs include grease sprayed around the inner rim of the front wheel or under the guard, visible cracks or splits in the rubber, or a missing/loose clamp. If the joint has already been contaminated, the car may click when turning or shudder on take‑off.

Is it better to replace just the boot or the whole driveshaft?
If the boot is damaged but the joint is still smooth and quiet, a quality boot kit is the economical fix. If there’s clicking, play, or blue/dirty grease inside, a replacement joint—or a complete shaft—usually gives a more durable result and can save labour.