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Used axles 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:
The Primera ran across three main generations: P10 (1990–1996), P11 (1996–2002), and P12 (2002–2008), with the P11 receiving a facelift around 1999. Generation matters a great deal for axles, as the subframe, geometry, and hub dimensions changed between each one, so an axle from a P10 will not cross over to a P12. Always confirm which generation your car is with the breaker before ordering.
Both of those years fall within the P11 generation (1996–2002), so they share the same basic platform; however, the P11 received a facelift in 1999 which may have brought running-gear changes. Whether a pre-facelift P11 axle crosses cleanly to a post-facelift P11 is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration rather than assume it fits.
Yes, engine size can influence fitment because larger-engined variants sometimes use uprated braking and hub assemblies to manage the extra power and weight. A 2.0-litre Primera may therefore carry different components at the axle compared with a 1.6-litre car of the same generation. Quote your engine size alongside the year and generation when asking a breaker for a quote.
For the axle itself, trim level does not affect fitment — an S, SE, or SVE within the same generation and engine size will share the same axle specification. What can differ between trims is cosmetic detail such as wheel size or alloy style, so a used axle from a lower trim is mechanically fine even if the branding or finish looks different. Confirm the generation and engine with the breaker and trim can be safely set aside.
The P12 generation began in 2002 and brought a new platform, so axles from the P11 (1996–2002) are not a straightforward swap onto a P12. The mounting points, geometry, and hub design differ across that generation boundary, making direct interchange very unlikely. Confirm this firmly with the breaker using your registration before purchasing any axle intended for cross-generation use.
Yes, front and rear axles are entirely different assemblies and are not interchangeable, so you must specify which end you need when contacting a breaker. Beyond that, be ready to confirm the generation (P10, P11, or P12), the engine size, and your registration so the breaker can match the correct specification to your car. Never assume an axle listed simply as 'Primera' will fit without those details being verified.