Parts for your 2020 Suzuki Splash-Cv boots

2020 Suzuki Splash CV boots: purpose, service and replacement

Based on technical sources, CV boots are absolutely used on the 2020 Suzuki Splash. The Suzuki Service Manual for Splash/Ritz (K10B/K12B) Driveline/Axle section specifies front drive shafts with constant velocity joints protected by rubber/thermoplastic boots, Suzuki’s Electronic Parts Catalogue lists “Boot Kit, Drive Shaft (Front)” for Splash model codes, and major driveline catalogues from GKN/Spidan and SKF include CV boot kits specifically for the Splash (2008-on). That makes CV boots relevant to any 2020-registered Splash.

On this small front-wheel-drive hatch, CV boots do a simple but critical job: they keep high-moly grease inside the CV joints and keep water, grit and road muck out. When the boot stays sealed, the joint runs smooth and quiet. When a boot tears or the clamp loosens, grease flings onto the inner guard and the joint starts to wear. Left too long, the result can be clicking on turns, vibration under load and, eventually, joint failure.

For Aussie and Kiwi owners, it’s smart to have the Splash’s CV boots inspected at each service (roughly every 10,000–15,000 kilometres), and sooner if the car sees gravel roads, lots of steering lock in tight parking, or coastal conditions. A quick look with the wheels turned can spot tell-tales: damp, dark grease misted around the inside of the wheel, fine cracking in the rubber, or a boot lip that’s walked out from under a clamp.

• Signs a boot or joint needs attention: grease spray on the control arm or rim, clicking on full lock, shudder on acceleration, visible splits or perished rubber.
• Best practice on replacement: use OE-spec boot kits, renew both clamps, clean the joint thoroughly, pack the specified amount of moly CV grease, and refit with the correct hub/shaft torque from the workshop manual.

There are two main boots on each front axle: the outer (high articulation) and inner (plunge) boot. If one has failed, a technician will usually check the opposite boot on the same axle, as age and heat affect them similarly. Split-design “quick” boots can get someone out of trouble, but a proper boot replacement with joint clean and re-grease lasts longer and protects the WOF/RWC status. Driving long with a torn boot can turn a simple boot job into a full CV joint or driveshaft replacement, which costs more and takes longer.

For DIYers, the big wins are cleanliness, correct grease type, and clamp security. For everyone else, a periodic look during tyre rotations or brake checks keeps the Splash’s driveline sweet and quiet for years.

How often should CV boots be checked on a 2020 Suzuki Splash?

They should be inspected at every routine service or around every 10,000–15,000 km, and sooner if the vehicle is used on gravel, in coastal areas, or shows grease spray near the wheels. Regular checks help avoid WOF/RWC issues in NZ and Australia.

Can a split CV boot be repaired, or must it be replaced?

Temporary tapes or glues won’t last. A split-style replacement boot can work as a stop-gap, but the most reliable fix is a full boot replacement with the joint cleaned and packed with fresh moly CV grease, plus new clamps.

What are the tell-tale signs the Splash’s CV boots or joints need attention?

Grease flung around the inner wheel arch, visible cracks or tears in the boot, clicking on full lock, and vibration under acceleration. Any of these should prompt immediate inspection to prevent joint damage.