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Used cv jointss 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 Zafira is a front-wheel-drive car, so CV joints exist on all variants — they are part of the front driveshafts that transfer drive from the gearbox to the front wheels. Every Zafira, regardless of engine size or trim, has both a nearside (NS) and offside (OS) front CV joint. There is no rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive Zafira to worry about, so this is one case where you can be confident the part exists on your car.
The Zafira ran in two main generations: the Zafira A (1999–2005) and the Zafira B (2005–2014, with a facelift around 2008). These are distinct platforms and the driveshaft and CV joint dimensions changed between them, so an A-generation joint will not reliably cross to a B-generation car. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the correct generation before buying.
The Zafira B was facelifted in 2008 but remained on the same basic platform throughout the B generation (2005–2014). In most cases the CV joint specification did not change at the facelift, but whether a specific driveshaft from a pre-2008 car will interchange with a post-2008 car is worth confirming with the breaker against your exact registration, as minor running-gear revisions can occur mid-generation without a headline change.
Engine size can influence driveshaft and CV joint specification on the Zafira, because higher-torque engines sometimes use a more robust driveshaft with a larger CV joint. The 2.2-litre and turbocharged 2.0T variants in particular may differ from the smaller 1.6 and 1.8 units, so matching by engine as well as generation matters here. Give the breaker your full registration and engine code to be sure you get the right joint.
Yes — NS (nearside, left) and OS (offside, right) CV joints are not interchangeable on the Zafira, and many front-wheel-drive cars also have driveshafts of different lengths on each side due to the gearbox offset. Always specify which side you need when contacting a breaker, and if you are unsure, check which driveshaft is worn or damaged before ordering.
Trim level does not affect CV joint fitment on the Zafira — the running gear is determined by generation and engine size, not whether your car is a Club, Comfort, Design, or Elite. You may find cosmetic differences on parts removed alongside the driveshaft depending on trim, but the CV joint itself is chosen by generation, engine, and side. Focus on those three factors when asking a breaker for a quote.