Hyundai i10 CV Joints Replacement Parts

The i10 is a front-wheel-drive car and it absolutely does have CV joints — in fact, front-wheel-drive cars rely on CV joints more than most, because the driveshafts must transmit power to the front wheels while also allowing them to steer. Each front driveshaft has an inner CV joint (at the gearbox end) and an outer CV joint (at the wheel hub end), so there are four in total on a standard i10. If you're hearing a clicking noise on full lock or a vibration at speed, a worn CV joint or split CV gaiter is a very common cause on this car.

The first-generation i10 ran from 2007 to 2013, and the second generation launched in 2013 — these are significantly different platforms with different subframe and driveshaft geometry, so the CV joints are not the same. You should not assume a part from a Mk1 will fit a Mk2 without confirmation. Always give the breaker your full registration number so they can verify the exact driveshaft and joint specification before you commit to buying.

Engine size can affect CV joint specification on some cars, but on the i10 the range of engines is relatively narrow and the differences are modest — however, you should still tell the breaker your exact engine size (for example, the 1.0 or 1.2 petrol) along with your registration. Different engine outputs can sometimes mean different driveshaft torque ratings, and a breaker pulling the part from their stock will need to match this correctly. Never assume all engine variants share identical CV joints without the breaker confirming against your reg.

Trim level does not affect CV joint fitment on the i10 — the drivetrain components are determined by the generation and engine, not whether the car is badged Classic, S, SE, or Premium. You may find minor cosmetic differences on the surrounding area depending on trim, but the CV joint itself is not a trim-dependent part. Confirm the generation and engine with the breaker and trim can be disregarded for this part.

The second-generation i10 launched in late 2013/2014, and while there were updates across its production run through to 2019, the fundamental platform and driveshaft layout remained consistent. That said, it is always worth confirming with the breaker whether any running changes were made to the driveshaft or CV joint specification at a particular point in production, as mid-generation revisions can sometimes affect part interchangeability in ways that are not always publicly documented. Give the breaker your registration rather than just the year to be safe.

Yes, it absolutely matters — the inner CV joint on the driver's side (offside, OS) is typically longer than the nearside (NS) on many front-wheel-drive cars including the i10, because of the position of the gearbox relative to each wheel. When contacting a breaker, always specify NS (passenger side) or OS (driver's side) clearly, and confirm whether you need the inner joint, the outer joint, or the complete driveshaft. Getting this wrong will mean the part simply will not fit.