Used Alfa Romeo 147 CV Joints

The Alfa Romeo 147 was produced from 2001 to 2010, with a facelift arriving in 2005, and all variants are front-wheel drive, so CV joints are present on all models. Within the pre-facelift (2001–2004) and post-facelift (2005–2010) generations, CV joints from the same period are generally considered compatible, but whether a pre-facelift joint crosses the 2005 facelift boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration. Always quote your reg so the breaker can verify the exact joint required.

Engine size can affect CV joint specification on the 147, as the larger and more powerful engines may use heavier-duty driveshaft components to cope with the extra torque. It is not safe to assume the 1.6 and 2.0 units are identical, so ask the breaker to match the part to your specific engine size and registration. Do not rely on a like-for-like swap without that confirmation.

Trim level does not affect CV joint fitment on the Alfa Romeo 147 — the Progression, Lusso, and other trim grades are cosmetic and equipment distinctions rather than mechanical ones. What matters is the engine size and the year of the vehicle, not whether it came with leather seats or a different stereo. Confirm engine size and year with your breaker and you should be fine.

Yes, side absolutely matters — the nearside (NS, left, passenger side) and offside (OS, right, driver side) CV joints on the Alfa Romeo 147 are not interchangeable. Always specify which side you need when contacting a breaker, as fitting the wrong side could result in the joint failing to seat correctly. Double-check which side is faulty before ordering.

The 147 received its facelift in 2005, which is a known boundary in the model's history, and it is not guaranteed that CV joints from the post-facelift (2005–2010) cars will be a straight swap onto a pre-facelift (2001–2004) vehicle. There may be differences in driveshaft or hub specification across that boundary, so you should route this question directly to the breaker with both your registration and the donor vehicle's registration to verify compatibility. Never assume cross-generation fitment without that check.

The 147 GTA uses the 3.2 V6 engine and has a significantly uprated drivetrain compared to the standard four-cylinder models, meaning its CV joints and driveshaft components are very likely to differ from those on the 1.6, 1.8, or 2.0 petrol variants. If you have a GTA, make sure the breaker knows this explicitly, as fitting a standard-spec joint to a GTA driveshaft would be inappropriate. Always confirm against your registration.