Second Hand Nissan Vanette CV Joints
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A buyer's guide to used Nissan Vanette 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
Do Nissan Vanette CV joints exist, or is it a different drivetrain layout?
The Nissan Vanette was available in front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive variants, and both layouts use CV joints — on the front axle to drive the wheels through steering movement, and on 4WD versions also at the rear. If you have a rear-wheel-drive Vanette (some early or export configurations existed), the front wheels are not driven and would not have CV joints, so confirm your exact drivetrain with the breaker against your registration before ordering.
Will CV joints from an older Nissan Vanette fit a later one — do the generations share parts?
The Vanette ran through distinct generations — the C22 series covered roughly 1985 to 1995, and the later C23 series ran from around 1995 onwards — and the driveshaft and CV joint dimensions are not guaranteed to carry over between these generations. Even within a generation, engine size and GVW rating can influence the exact joint specification, so always quote your generation, engine size, and payload rating to the breaker and ask them to confirm against your registration.
Does engine size affect which CV joints I need on the Nissan Vanette?
Yes, engine size can affect CV joint specification on the Vanette, as larger or more powerful engines can place greater load through the driveshafts, sometimes resulting in a heavier-duty joint. When contacting a breaker, state your exact engine size alongside your generation (C22 or C23) to make sure you're quoted the correct part.
Does the payload or GVW rating of my Vanette affect the CV joints I need?
It can do — on vans like the Vanette, different payload or GVW ratings sometimes correspond to uprated running gear including heavier driveshaft and CV joint assemblies. Check the plate in your vehicle (usually on the door shut or under the bonnet) for the exact GVW figure and give this to the breaker alongside your registration, rather than relying on the model name alone.
Do I need to specify NS or OS when buying a used Vanette CV joint?
Yes — CV joints are side-specific, so you must state whether you need the nearside (NS, left-hand side as you sit in the van) or offside (OS, right-hand side) joint. The two sides may differ in shaft length, so ordering the wrong side means the part will not fit, and a good breaker will always ask which side you need.
Does the trim level of the Nissan Vanette affect which CV joints I need?
No — trim level does not affect CV joint fitment on the Vanette; what matters is the generation (C22 or C23), drivetrain (FWD or 4WD), engine size, and GVW rating. You may find cosmetic differences between parts pulled from different spec vehicles, but the mechanical joint itself is determined by the drivetrain and load rating, not the trim.