Parts for your 2023 Suzuki Splash-Cv boots

2023 Suzuki Splash CV boots — what they do and how to look after them

CV boots are absolutely relevant to a 2023 Suzuki Splash. Suzuki’s workshop literature for the Splash platform and the Suzuki Electronic Parts Catalogue list front driveshaft assemblies with inner and outer constant velocity (CV) joints protected by rubber boots, the same layout used on most front‑wheel‑drive Suzukis. That means a 2023‑registered Splash (where sold) is fitted with CV boots from factory.

On the Splash, each front driveshaft has flexible CV boots that keep high‑moly grease in and road grit, water, and dust out. They flex as the wheels steer and the suspension moves, so the joints can transmit torque smoothly at all angles. When a boot cracks or splits, grease gets flung around the wheel arch and the joint starts to run dry. Left too long, that can turn into the classic clicking on turns and, eventually, a noisy joint that needs full replacement.

Good servicing habits keep the CV joints happy. During routine servicing, a quick visual of both inner and outer boots on each side is smart. Look for small radial cracks, perishing near the folds, damp or slung grease on the control arm or strut, and loose or rusty clamps. In Aussie and Kiwi conditions, UV, heat, gravel roads, and coastal air can age rubber faster, so checks at every service (about 10,000–15,000 km) are a safe bet.

If a boot is torn, don’t delay. Replacing just the boot and refreshing the grease can save the joint. A proper repair involves removing the shaft or joint, cleaning out the old grease, packing the correct moly CV grease, and fitting quality clamps to an OEM‑grade rubber or TPE boot. Many techs will suggest replacing the opposite outer boot at the same time if one has failed, simply because they age similarly. Typical workshop time for an outer boot is roughly 1–1.5 hours per side, more if corrosion or seized fasteners complicate things.

Owners can keep an eye out for: grease spray on the inside of a rim, a burning grease smell after a drive, or a rhythmic click when turning under throttle. In New Zealand, a split or leaking CV boot can attract a WOF fail, in Australia, it can be noted at rego inspections and is worth fixing promptly. Staying on top of CV boots is cheap insurance for the Splash’s front end and keeps the little Suzuki driving quietly and smoothly.

• Service check: every 10,000–15,000 km, or each oil service
• Replace boots immediately if split, weeping, or clamps are loose
• Use OEM‑grade boots and the specified moly CV grease

Popular questions about 2023 Suzuki Splash CV boots

How often should the CV boots be inspected?
They’re best checked at every routine service, roughly every 10,000–15,000 kilometres. Harsh conditions—gravel roads, lots of full‑lock parking moves, or hot coastal climates—justify more frequent looks. Early catches prevent joint damage and keep costs down.

Can a split CV boot be temporarily taped?
Tape or glue won’t hold pressure or keep grease in for long, and contamination will still get in. It’s fine to clean excess grease off nearby components, but the only reliable fix is a proper boot replacement and re‑grease with the right moly CV grease.

What are the signs the CV joint itself is gone, not just the boot?
If there’s a rhythmic clicking on acceleration while turning, or a deep clunk under load, the joint may already be worn. A fresh boot won’t cure internal pitting. In that case, a rebuilt or new driveshaft/joint assembly is the sensible repair.