Vauxhall Vivaro CV Joints Replacement Parts

The Vivaro is a front-wheel-drive van, which means it does have driveshafts with CV joints — these are the joints that allow drive to be transferred to the front wheels while accommodating steering and suspension movement. Standard Vivaro variants are not four-wheel drive, so there is no rear propshaft or rear CV joints to speak of. If you're chasing a noise or vibration, the front CV joints (inner and outer, on both the nearside and offside) are the parts you're after.

The Vivaro ran in two distinct generations: the first-generation (Mk1) from 2001 to 2014, and the second-generation (Mk2) from 2014 to 2019, and these use different driveshaft and CV joint assemblies that are not interchangeable. If you're sourcing a used joint that spans this boundary, confirm the exact generation with the breaker against your registration before agreeing to buy. Even within a generation there can be differences based on engine size and GVW rating, so passing your reg to the breaker is essential.

Yes, this can matter — heavier-rated Vivaro variants (typically those with a higher gross vehicle weight, shown on the plate inside the driver's door or door jamb) can use beefier driveshaft components to cope with the increased load. Don't rely solely on the model name or year; check your vehicle's GVW plate and pass that information to the breaker alongside your registration. A joint from a lighter-rated van may technically look similar but may not be the correct specification for your vehicle.

Yes, always specify nearside (NS, left as you sit in the driver's seat) or offside (OS, right) when sourcing a used CV joint, as the driveshafts are typically different lengths on each side of the van. Getting the wrong side means the joint won't fit correctly and could cause further drivetrain damage. Make sure the breaker knows which side you need before they pull the part.

Trim level does not affect CV joint fitment on the Vivaro — the drivetrain components are determined by generation, engine size, and GVW rating, not by whether your van is a Sportive, Expression, or any other trim variant. You may find cosmetic differences between trim levels (interior spec, external badging, wheels), but the CV joints themselves are unaffected by these. Focus on confirming the generation, engine, and payload rating with the breaker rather than the trim name.

These two years fall on opposite sides of the Mk1-to-Mk2 generational change in 2014, so they are unlikely to be compatible — the second-generation Vivaro brought significant platform changes that affect driveshaft and CV joint specifications. You should treat these as different vehicles when sourcing parts, and confirm with the breaker using both registrations to be certain. Never assume fitment across this boundary without the breaker checking against your specific registration.