Second Hand Hyundai ix35 CV Joints

CV joints exist on all Hyundai ix35 variants because the ix35 is a front-wheel-drive based platform — all versions use CV joints to drive the front wheels, and four-wheel-drive models have additional CV joints on the rear axle as well. So whether you have a 2WD or AWD ix35, CV joints are present; AWD versions simply have more of them. When sourcing a used part, tell the breaker your drivetrain (2WD or AWD) as well as which axle and side you need.

The Hyundai ix35 ran from 2010 to 2015 in the UK with a mid-life facelift arriving in 2013, but the underlying platform and drivetrains carried over, so CV joints are generally considered to share the same design across the full production run. That said, whether a specific unit from a pre-facelift car crosses cleanly to a post-facelift one is worth confirming with the breaker against your exact registration, as minor supplier changes can affect spline count or joint diameter. Always quote your reg and the breaker can cross-reference it.

Engine size can influence CV joint specification on some vehicles because higher-torque engines may use heavier-duty joints, and this is worth bearing in mind on the ix35 where the 2.0-litre diesel produces significantly more torque than the 1.6-litre petrol. The outer dimensions may look similar but the spline count or joint rating can differ, so you should not assume a CV joint from a 1.6 will be a straight swap onto a 2.0-litre car. Always give the breaker your engine size and registration to make sure they pull the correct unit.

Trim level does not affect CV joint fitment on the ix35 — Classic, SE, Premium and Style trims all share the same running gear on equivalent drivetrains, so the joints themselves are interchangeable between trims. What matters for fitment is engine size, model year, and whether the car is 2WD or AWD, not the trim badge. You can buy from any trim with confidence as long as those mechanical details match.

Yes, always specify nearside (NS, left as you sit in the car) or offside (OS, right as you sit in the car) when contacting a breaker, because left and right CV joints are not interchangeable — they are handed parts. On most ix35 variants the driveshaft lengths differ between sides, so fitting the wrong side simply will not work. Include your side, engine size, drivetrain, and registration in your enquiry to get the right part first time.

On the front axle there may be some crossover between 2WD and AWD ix35 CV joints, but AWD models also have rear CV joints that are unique to that drivetrain and have no equivalent on 2WD cars. Mixing front joints between 2WD and AWD variants is something to confirm directly with the breaker against your registration, as spline counts and joint sizing can differ even where the cars look mechanically similar. Do not assume compatibility — always match drivetrain as a minimum starting point.