Parts for your 1991 Nissan Primera-Driveshafts

1991 Nissan Primera driveshafts — what they do and how to look after them

Driveshafts are absolutely fitted and relevant on the 1991 Nissan Primera (P10). Technical sources including the Nissan Primera (P10) Factory Service Manual (Front Axle/Driveline sections), the Nissan FAST electronic parts catalogue, and the Haynes repair manual for Primera models from the early 1990s all describe left and right front drive shafts with constant velocity (CV) joints for these front‑wheel‑drive cars. So, yes — this Primera uses front driveshafts (CV axles) to send power from the transaxle to the wheels.

On a ’91 Primera, each front driveshaft has inner and outer CV joints that let the wheels turn and move with the suspension while still delivering smooth drive. When everything’s healthy, the car accelerates without shudder, turns without clicking, and runs nice and quiet on the motorway.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to inspect the CV boots every service or 10,000–15,000 km. Those flexible boots keep the special CV grease in and water/grit out. Once a boot splits, grease flings onto the chassis and the joint wears quickly, often showing up as a rhythmic click on tight turns or a vibration on take‑off.

• Tell‑tale signs: grease spray around the inner guard or subframe, torn boots, clicking on full lock, vibration under load, or clunks on throttle changes.
• Good habits: keep an eye on boot condition, address oil leaks that can soften boots, and avoid full‑lock launches that stress the joints.

If a boot is torn but the joint hasn’t started clicking, replacing just the boot and re‑greasing can save money. If there’s noise or play, a full driveshaft or CV joint replacement is the go. Quality replacement shafts are widely available