Used Alfa Romeo Spider CV Joints

The Alfa Romeo Spider is a front-wheel-drive car in its modern incarnation (the 939-series, 2006–2010), so it absolutely does have CV joints — they are the constant-velocity joints on the front driveshafts that transmit drive to the front wheels while allowing steering movement. Earlier Spiders (the classic 105/115-series, 1966–1993) were rear-wheel-drive and also used CV or universal joints at the driveshaft ends, so CV joints are a genuine part across the Spider's history. When searching for a used unit, make sure you and the breaker are clear on which generation you have.

Both the 2007 and 2009 Spiders fall within the same 939-series generation (2006–2010), so they share the same basic platform and driveshaft layout. However, fitment can vary depending on engine size — the 2.2 JTS and 3.2 JTS V6 may use different driveshaft and CV joint assemblies due to the torque difference — so always confirm the engine size matches when speaking to the breaker. Quoting your exact registration to the breaker is the safest approach.

Yes, engine size is a relevant factor — the 939-series Spider was offered with a 1.8, 2.2 JTS, and 3.2 JTS V6, and the higher-torque V6 may use a heavier-duty driveshaft and CV joint assembly compared to the four-cylinder variants. When contacting a breaker, always specify your exact engine size alongside your registration so they can pull the correct unit from their dismantled vehicle. Do not assume a CV joint from a 2.2 will suit a 3.2 without confirmation.

Yes, side absolutely matters — the nearside (NS, driver's side on a UK right-hand-drive car) and offside (OS, passenger side) CV joints are not interchangeable, and on front-wheel-drive cars the two driveshafts are often different lengths, meaning the joints are not identical either. Always tell the breaker which side you need, and double-check this against your own car before ordering. Getting the side wrong is one of the most common avoidable mistakes when buying used driveshaft components.

Trim level on its own does not affect CV joint fitment — what matters is the engine size and which generation the car belongs to, not whether the car is badged as a Lusso or any other trim variant. The Q2 limited-slip differential, however, is a mechanical difference that could affect the inner CV joint or driveshaft spec on the side where it operates, so if your Spider is fitted with the Q2 differential you should confirm the exact spec with the breaker against your registration. Do not assume a CV joint pulled from a non-Q2 car will suit your Q2-equipped Spider without checking.

The 939-series Spider shares platform architecture with the Alfa Romeo 159 and Brera rather than the 147 or 156, so CV joints from the 147 or 156 are unlikely to be a direct fit. Parts from the 159 or Brera may have a higher chance of compatibility given the shared platform, but even then engine size and driveshaft spec differences mean you should never assume a cross-model fit without the breaker verifying the part numbers against your registration. A good breaker will be able to cross-reference this for you quickly.