Parts for your 2023 Mitsubishi Asx-Cv boots

2023 Mitsubishi ASX CV Boots — What they do and when to replace them

Technical references including the Mitsubishi Motors ASX/RVR (GA2W/GA3W) workshop manual and the Mitsubishi ASA electronic parts catalogue list constant velocity (CV) joints with rubber boots on the front driveshafts of the 2023 Mitsubishi ASX, AWD variants also have CV boots on the rear axles. General service data from Autodata and Haynes for the ASX/Outlander Sport platform confirms the same driveline layout. So yes, CV boots are fitted and relevant to servicing this model.

On the 2023 ASX, the CV boots are the flexible rubber or TPE bellows that seal grease around the CV joints at each end of the driveshafts. They keep the joint lubricated and shield it from water, road grime, and grit. When a boot splits, grease flings out and contaminants creep in, which can quickly chew out the joint. Left too long, what starts as a cheap boot job becomes a full driveshaft or CV joint replacement.

As part of routine servicing, it pays to have the CV boots inspected from lock to lock with the vehicle raised. Light surface misting can be normal, but any visible split, perishing, or wet sling of grease on the inner guard, strut, or wheel is a red flag. In Australia and New Zealand, many workshops check boots at each service interval (typically 10,000–15,000 km or 6–12 months) and for WOF/safety inspections.

• Common signs to watch: clicking on full lock when accelerating, vibration under load, fresh grease spray, or a visible tear in the boot.
• If a boot is torn but the joint is still quiet and clean, a quality boot kit and fresh CV moly grease can save the joint.
• If the joint has been run dry or noisy, replacing the complete shaft often works out smarter for time and warranty.

When replacing, it’s worth choosing genuine or OEM-equivalent boots and stainless ear clamps. Thorough cleaning, the correct spec CV moly grease, and proper clamp crimping are essential. After refitting the shaft, ensure the axle nut is torqued to spec and re-check for any leaks after a short road test. For AWD ASX models, remember there are rear boots to inspect as well.

Kept intact and supple, CV boots are a simple bit of kit that quietly adds thousands of fuss-free kilometres to the ASX driveline.

Popular questions

Does the 2023 Mitsubishi ASX have rear CV boots?
Front-wheel-drive ASX models use CV boots on the front driveshafts only. AWD variants also have CV joints and boots on the rear axle shafts. If the vehicle is AWD, include the rear boots in every inspection just like the fronts.

How often should CV boots be checked on a 2023 ASX?
Most workshops in Australia and New Zealand inspect CV boots at every routine service (about 10,000–15,000 km or 6–12 months). Any time there’s grease spray inside the wheel area or a clicking noise on full lock, bring the check forward.

Is it better to replace a torn boot or the whole driveshaft?
If the tear is recent and the joint isn’t noisy or contaminated, a boot kit with fresh CV grease is usually the most cost-effective fix. If the joint clicks, grinds, or has run dry for a while, a complete shaft or joint replacement is the safer long-term option.