2026-10-08 · 5 min read
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport CV Joint Malaysia — Super Select 4WD
Pajero Sport 4WD: front halfshafts with inner and outer CV joints. Off-road use stresses CV joints and boots more than road driving. Inspect CV boots every 40,000 km — torn boots allow grease loss leading to joint wear. Signs of worn CV joints: clicking or popping on tight turns (outer joint), vibration during acceleration (inner joint). 2WD-mode driving reduces CV joint stress, but joints should still be inspected regularly. Rear propshaft universal joints: inspect at 80,000 km on vehicles used regularly in 4WD.
CV (constant velocity) joints connect the driveshaft to the wheels, allowing power to be transmitted at an angle as the suspension moves. In Malaysia, CV joints take a beating from speed bumps (bukit unta), potholes, and high mileage — especially on front-wheel-drive cars.
The classic clicking noise — what it means
- Clicking or popping noise when turning with acceleration — usually the outer CV joint
- Clunking noise on acceleration or deceleration in a straight line — inner CV joint or driveshaft coupling
- Vibration felt through the steering wheel or floor at certain speeds
- Grease spray inside the wheel arch — torn CV boot is the cause
Boot replacement vs full joint replacement
If caught early (torn boot but joint still smooth with no noise), a boot replacement can save the joint: RM 80–180 per boot including grease repack. If the joint itself is already clicking or rough, full replacement is needed: RM 250–600 per joint depending on the car.