Parts for your 2022 Mazda Cx-5-Cv boots

2022 Mazda CX-5 CV boots — what they do and when to replace them

CV boots are absolutely fitted to the 2022 Mazda CX‑5. Technical documentation backs this up: the Mazda CX‑5 (KF) Workshop Manual includes procedures for “Front Drive Shaft” and specific steps for “Outer/Inner Joint Boot Inspection” and replacement. The Mazda Electronic Parts Catalogue for the KF series also lists genuine boot kits for the front drive shafts (FWD and AWD) and rear drive shafts on AWD models. Put simply, every 2022 CX‑5 has front CV joints with boots, and AWD variants have them at the rear as well.

On this CX‑5, the CV boots are flexible rubber sleeves that seal the constant velocity joints at each end of the drive shafts. Their job is to keep high‑moly CV grease in and water, road grit, and dust out. When a boot cracks or splits, grease flings onto the inside of the wheel or underbody and the joint can run dry. Left alone, that turns into the classic clicking on turns, vibration under load, and ultimately a worn joint that needs a full shaft replacement.

Regular checks are easy preventative maintenance. During a scheduled service or tyre rotation, a quick look around each boot for cracks, weeping grease, or loose clamps pays off—especially on vehicles that see gravel roads, beach launches, or lots of stop‑start city work.

• Tell‑tale signs: grease splatter in the wheel arch, a burnt‑rubber smell after a drive, clicking while turning, or shudder under acceleration.
• Service tips: clean the boot exterior, check for fine surface cracking, and ensure both clamps are snug. If a split is found early, a boot kit with fresh grease and new clamps usually saves the joint.

When replacement is needed, a quality boot kit and the correct CV grease are essential. A technician will remove the shaft (or joint), clean out old grease, inspect the bearings for pitting, repack with the proper lubricant, and secure new clamps. If water or grit has been inside for a while—or there’s already noise—replacing the joint or complete shaft is the smarter call. After refit, the axle nut should be torqued to factory spec and a road test done, a wheel alignment check is sensible if the suspension’s been disturbed. Genuine or OE‑equivalent parts tend to last longer, which suits the CX‑5’s daily‑driver and family‑touring duties across Aussie and Kiwi roads.

• Does the 2022 Mazda CX‑5 have rear CV boots?
  AWD models do. The rear drive shafts on AWD CX‑5s use CV joints with protective boots at both ends, just like the front. FWD models only have CV boots on the front shafts.
• How often should CV boots be replaced?
  There’s no fixed interval. They’re inspected at each service—typically every 10,000–15,000 km in Australia and New Zealand. Replace a boot as soon as cracking, grease weep, or damage is spotted to prevent joint wear.
• Is it OK to drive with a torn CV boot?
  Best avoided. Short local trips might be possible, but grit and water can quickly damage the joint. If grease has flung out or there’s clicking on turns, book it in promptly to save a more expensive driveshaft replacement.