Nissan Leaf CV Joints Replacement Parts
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A buyer's guide to used Nissan Leaf cv joints
No two cv jointss are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
- State whether it's left or right, inner or outer
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Fitment questions
Does the Nissan Leaf actually have CV joints?
Yes, the Nissan Leaf has CV joints — it is a front-wheel-drive electric vehicle, so it uses driveshafts with CV joints to transfer drive from the motor to the front wheels, just as a conventional front-wheel-drive petrol car would. There is no combustion engine, gearbox, or propshaft, but the front driveshaft assemblies with inner and outer CV joints are very much present. If you have a Leaf with the optional e-4ORCE all-wheel-drive system (available on later second-generation models), there will also be rear CV joints driving the rear axle.
Will a CV joint from a 2015 Leaf fit my 2020 Leaf?
The first-generation Leaf ran from 2011 to 2017, while the second-generation (ZE1) launched in 2018 and is a substantially redesigned car on a new platform, so parts from a 2015 first-gen are very unlikely to interchange with a 2020 second-gen. Confirm the exact part numbers against your registration with the breaker before ordering, as mixing generations is a common source of incorrect parts. Never assume a part fits across a generation boundary.
Do trim levels like Visia, Acenta, Tekna, or N-Connecta affect which CV joint I need?
No — trim level does not affect CV joint fitment on the Nissan Leaf; the driveshaft and CV joint assembly is determined by the generation and drivetrain, not by whether your car is a Visia, Acenta, N-Connecta, or Tekna. All standard front-wheel-drive first or second-gen Leafs within the same generation share the same front CV joint configuration regardless of trim. Simply make sure the breaker matches the part to your registration and confirms the generation.
Does it matter whether I specify the nearside or offside CV joint?
Yes, always specify NS (nearside, left, kerb side) or OS (offside, right, driver's side) when asking for a CV joint, as the two driveshafts can differ in length — on many front-wheel-drive cars the shaft lengths are unequal due to the position of the motor or differential housing. Tell the breaker which side you need and confirm it against your registration to avoid getting the wrong shaft.
Does the battery size — 24 kWh, 30 kWh, 40 kWh, or 62 kWh — affect CV joint fitment?
The different battery pack sizes fitted across the Leaf's production life (24 kWh in early first-gen, 30 kWh in later first-gen, 40 kWh in standard second-gen, and 62 kWh in the e-Plus second-gen) do not in themselves change the CV joint specification for standard front-wheel-drive models. However, the e-Plus with the larger 62 kWh battery uses a more powerful motor, so it is worth confirming with the breaker that the driveshaft from their donor car matches your exact motor variant and registration. Do not assume all second-generation Leafs share identical CV joints without checking.
Can I fit a CV joint from a first-generation Leaf (2011–2017) to a second-generation Leaf (2018 onwards)?
Almost certainly not — the first-generation Leaf (ZE0/AZE0, 2011–2017) and the second-generation Leaf (ZE1, 2018 onwards) are built on different platforms with different motor units and subframe geometry, so the driveshaft and CV joint assemblies are not expected to be interchangeable. You should always give a breaker your full registration number so they can confirm the correct part from a matching donor vehicle. Never attempt to fit a part across this generation boundary without verification.