Volkswagen Amarok CV Joints Replacement Parts

Yes, all Amaroks have CV joints — the Amarok is a four-wheel-drive pickup truck and CV joints are a standard part of its front driveshaft assembly, transferring drive to the front wheels while allowing for steering movement. Both the first-generation Amarok (2010–2022) and the second-generation Amarok (2023 onwards) use CV joints as part of their drivetrain. If your Amarok is a two-wheel-drive variant, it will still have front CV joints on the front axle driveshafts. Always confirm the exact joint needed with a breaker against your registration.

Both a 2015 and a 2019 Amarok fall within the first-generation range (2010–2022), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility, but the first generation received a facelift in 2016 and some running gear components were revised around that time. Engine variants across that range — including the 2.0 TDI and the larger 3.0 TDI introduced later — can affect driveshaft and CV joint sizing, so the engine in each vehicle matters. Confirm fitment with a breaker by providing both registration numbers before committing to a purchase.

Yes, engine size can be a relevant factor — the later 3.0 V6 TDI Amaroks handle significantly more torque than the 2.0 TDI models, and the driveshaft components including CV joints may differ accordingly. When contacting a breaker, make sure to specify whether your vehicle has the 2.0 TDI or the 3.0 V6 TDI engine alongside your registration. This is one of the more important checks for this part, so do not assume a joint from a different engine variant will be a straight swap.

Yes, NS (nearside, left) and OS (offside, right) CV joints are not interchangeable — they are handed components and you must specify the correct side when contacting a breaker. The side can sometimes differ in length or spline count depending on the drivetrain layout, so getting this right is essential. Check which side needs replacing before you request a quote.

Trim level alone does not affect CV joint fitment on the Amarok — the Trendline, Highline, and Aventura trims do not use different driveshaft or CV joint specifications simply because of their trim designation. What matters for fitment is the generation, engine size, and drivetrain configuration, not the interior or exterior specification of the trim. Be aware that cosmetic or badging differences between trim levels are irrelevant here, and a joint from a Trendline donor vehicle could in principle suit a Highline, provided the generation and engine match — always confirm with the breaker against your registration.

The second-generation Amarok (2023 onwards) is a substantially different vehicle from the first generation (2010–2022), sharing its platform with the Ford Ranger rather than carrying over first-generation underpinnings, so CV joints from the two generations are very unlikely to be interchangeable. This is a firm generational boundary and crossing it for running gear parts is not recommended without specialist verification. Contact a breaker with both registration numbers and confirm compatibility before ordering anything.