This page lists 10 drivetrain parts for the 1996 Acura SLX, across 2 part types, covering the 3.2L V6 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 1996 Acura SLX, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. All 10 listed parts are Axle Shaft Seal (6 parts) and Axle Shaft Bearing (4 parts).
The 1996 Acura SLX came with a single engine, the 3.2L V6, and every part is verified against it.
4 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 1996 Acura SLX, led by SCHAEFFLER (3 parts), SKF (3 parts) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS (2 parts), plus 1 more brand. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1996 Acura SLX. 2 parts have it, including SKF 18671 (Axle Shaft Seal) and SKF 12187 (Axle Shaft Seal). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | RB6006RSNR | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner10 Bolt(s) | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER | 6006RSRNR | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front | View on Amazon |
| SKF | 6006RSNRJ | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | 106CC | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Only0.5118 in. Width | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Axle Shaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
4 Axle Shaft Bearing parts for the 1996 Acura SLX come from 4 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, SCHAEFFLER, SKF and 1 other brand.
The Economy section lists 1 option from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6006RSNR is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, SCHAEFFLER, SKF and TIMKEN supply 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is SCHAEFFLER 6006RSRNR.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6006RSNR, SCHAEFFLER 6006RSRNR and SKF 6006RSNRJ, plus the other parts above.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF Popular | 18671 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
| SKF Popular | 12187 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Front Right | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SS2910 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear2.76" O.D. X 0.38" Width | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SS2301 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front2.41" O.D. X 0.35" Width | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | 710516 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS710170 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer10 Bolt(s) | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals where an axle shaft exits the housing. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
6 Axle Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 1996 Acura SLX, from SKF, SCHAEFFLER, TIMKEN and 1 other brand. SKF 18671 carries the "Popular" badge.
This group includes SKF 18671, SKF 12187 and SCHAEFFLER SS2910 and the remaining parts above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1996 Acura SLX
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Confirm you have the 3.2L V6 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Axle Shaft Seal and Axle Shaft Bearing .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1996 Acura SLX?
Our catalog currently lists 10 drivetrain parts for the 1996 Acura SLX across 2 subcategories and 4 brands, covering the 3.2L V6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1996 Acura SLX?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1996 Acura SLX was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1996 Acura SLX?
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.2L V6 engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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