BMW M3 CV Joints Replacement Parts
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Choosing the right used BMW M3 cv joints
Used cv jointss vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
- State whether it's left or right, inner or outer
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Fitment questions
Do BMW M3 CV joints exist, or is it a rear-wheel-drive car that wouldn't have them?
The M3 is rear-wheel drive across all generations, so it does not use front CV joints in the way a front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive car would. However, the rear driveshafts on the M3 do use CV joints (also called constant velocity joints) to transfer drive from the differential to the rear wheels, so the part does exist on the car but only at the rear. When searching or requesting quotes, make sure you specify rear driveshaft CV joints and confirm whether you need the nearside (NS) or offside (OS) — left or right — as they are separate components.
Will CV joints from an E46 M3 (2001–2006) fit an E36 M3 (1994–1999)?
The E36 M3 ran from 1994 to 1999 and the E46 M3 from 2001 to 2006, and these are entirely different generations with different rear suspension geometry, subframes, and driveshaft designs, so the CV joints are not expected to be interchangeable. Confirm this firmly with the breaker against your specific registration before ordering, as fitting the wrong joint can be unsafe. Always quote your generation and registration when asking for a used part.
Does it matter which side I order — nearside or offside — when buying a used M3 rear CV joint?
Yes, side absolutely matters for CV joints on the M3. The nearside (NS, left, passenger side) and offside (OS, right, driver side) driveshafts and their joints are handed components and will not swap between sides. Always tell the breaker clearly which side you need, and double-check against your own driveshaft before fitting.
I have an E90 M3 (2008–2013) — will CV joints from the earlier E92 or E93 body styles fit?
The E90 (saloon), E92 (coupe), and E93 (convertible) M3 variants all shared the same S65 V8 engine and the same generation of rear drivetrain, so CV joints from these body styles are generally expected to be compatible with one another. That said, you should confirm against your exact registration with the breaker, as production tolerances and any mid-run updates can affect whether a used part will drop straight in. The body style itself — saloon, coupe, or convertible — does not drive the difference here; the generation does.
Does the M3 trim level or competition pack affect which CV joints I need?
Trim level and options such as the Competition Pack do not affect the CV joints on the M3 — these packs typically alter suspension tuning, brakes, and cosmetics rather than the driveshaft components themselves. A CV joint from a standard M3 of the same generation is expected to fit a Competition Pack car without issue. Confirm with the breaker against your registration as a precaution, but trim is not the key variable to worry about here.
Will CV joints from an F80 M3 (2014–2020) fit an E90 M3 (2008–2013)?
No — the F80 M3, which ran from 2014 to 2020, uses a straight-six turbocharged S55 engine and a substantially different rear drivetrain compared to the E90 M3's naturally aspirated V8, so the CV joints are not interchangeable across that generation boundary. Always source CV joints matched to your specific generation — E90 for the 2008–2013 cars, F80 for the 2014–2020 cars — and confirm with the breaker using your registration to be certain you receive the correct part.