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2022 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Series) CV Boots — What They Do and How To Look After Them

Based on technical sources including the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series Repair Manual (Front Drive Shaft section), Toyota Global technical specifications for the 300 Series (independent double‑wishbone front suspension with front drive shafts/constant‑velocity joints), and Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) exploded views of the front drive shaft assemblies, CV boots are fitted and relevant on the 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser (J300). They’re used on the front axle only, the rear is a live axle without CV boots.

On the 300 Series, the front CV boots are the flexible rubber bellows that seal grease inside the constant‑velocity joints at each end of the front drive shafts. Their job is simple but critical: keep high‑moly grease in, and dust, sand, water and mud out. That seal lets the CV joints articulate smoothly as the front suspension moves and the wheels steer, which is especially important on corrugations, beach runs and rocky climbs—exactly the sort of work a Land Cruiser in Australia or New Zealand is built for.

There’s no fixed replacement interval for CV boots, but regular inspection is smart maintenance. A quick look every 10,000 km or 6 months (alongside scheduled servicing) helps catch small splits before they cost a CV joint. Technicians look for grease fling around the inner guards, lower arms or wheels, tiny cracks in the boot ribs, loose or rusty clamps, or a clicking noise on full lock (often a sign grit has made its way into the joint). After water crossings, deep mud, or a big weekend in the High Country, a post‑trip check is worth it.

If a boot is torn, replacing the boot early can save the joint. Best practice is to remove, clean and repack the joint with the specified high‑moly CV grease, then fit an OE‑quality boot and new clamps. Split “on‑car” boots are a short‑term band‑aid at best. For vehicles with lift kits or increased front droop, heavy‑duty or extended‑range boots and correct clamp tension can help reduce over‑stretch. Always refit with new circlips/cotter pins as required and torque the axle hardware to the repair manual spec.

Owners who keep the CV boots intact generally avoid expensive CV replacements and retain that trademark Land Cruiser smoothness on‑ and off‑road.

• Check both inner and outer front boots at each service.
• Look for grease spray, cracks, or perished rubber.
• Address any clamp looseness and repack with the correct grease if opened.

Do 2022 Land Cruisers have CV boots front and rear?

Yes to the front, no to the rear. The LC300 runs independent front suspension with front drive shafts and CV joints, each protected by a boot. The rear is a live axle without CV joints, so no rear CV boots are used.

How often should CV boots be checked on a 300 Series?

Inspection every 10,000 km or 6 months is a good rule of thumb, and always after heavy off‑road use, deep mud or water crossings. There’s no set replacement interval—boots are replaced on condition. Early attention prevents CV joint wear.

Are heavy‑duty CV boots worth it on a lifted LC300?

They can be. Lifted front ends run steeper joint angles that can stress standard boots. Quality heavy‑duty or extended‑range boots, proper clamp tension and, where appropriate, geometry corrections (like a modest diff‑drop) help boot longevity. Fitment should follow the repair manual and use the correct grease.