17 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 1997 Acura NSX, in 4 part types, covering both the 3.0L V6 and the 3.2L V6. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The drivetrain system on the 1997 Acura NSX moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (8 parts), CV Axle (6 parts) and CV Intermediate Shaft (2 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
The 1997 Acura NSX was sold with both the 3.0L V6 and the 3.2L V6. All 17 parts on this page fit every engine.
The most listed brands for 1997 Acura NSX drivetrain parts are TRAKMOTIVE (4 parts), TIMKEN (3 parts) and TOP NOTCH (2 parts), plus 7 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
3 parts on this 1997 Acura NSX page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including TOP NOTCH TN50014 (CV Axle) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT32207 (Differential Carrier Bearing / Race). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: all 1997 NSX engines | TN50014 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: all 1997 NSX engines | NCV21094 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: all 1997 NSX engines | NCV21019 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: all 1997 NSX engines | TN50045 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 1997 NSX engines | HO8166 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rear Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 1997 NSX engines | HO8362 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.
6 CV Axle parts for the 1997 Acura NSX come from 3 brands — TOP NOTCH, GSP and TRAKMOTIVE. The "Popular" part is TOP NOTCH TN50014. Every part fits both the 3.0L V6 and the 3.2L V6.
This group includes TOP NOTCH TN50014, GSP NCV21094 and GSP NCV21019 and the remaining parts above.
CV Intermediate Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 1997 NSX engines | HO3568 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 1997 NSX engines | HO3569 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the CV Intermediate shafts.
TRAKMOTIVE supplies both parts for the 1997 Acura NSX. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1997 NSX.
Part numbers include TRAKMOTIVE HO3568 and TRAKMOTIVE HO3569.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Fits: all 1997 NSX engines | 614003 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear OuterJoint Diameter 3.44" | View on Amazon |
This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.
This group shows a single part: DORMAN 614003.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: all 1997 NSX engines | WT32207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular Fits: all 1997 NSX engines | 32207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1997 NSX engines | NB32207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Taper Bearing SetIncludes Cup and Cone | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1997 NSX engines | 32207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: all 1997 NSX engines | BR32207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.Right | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Fits: all 1997 NSX engines | 32011XM | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Automatic trans.or Manual trans.Right | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Fits: all 1997 NSX engines | 32011X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Automatic trans.or RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Fits: all 1997 NSX engines | 33208 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | LeftManual trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
8 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1997 Acura NSX come from 6 brands — TIMKEN, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT32207. Every part fits both the 3.0L V6 and the 3.2L V6.
The Economy section lists 1 option from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT32207 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, TIMKEN, NATIONAL, BCA and 2 other brands supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is NATIONAL 32207.
Part numbers include WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT32207, NATIONAL 32207 and BCA NB32207, among others listed above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1997 Acura NSX
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- You do not need to pick an engine: every drivetrain part on this page fits both the 3.0L V6 and the 3.2L V6.
- 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: Differential Carrier Bearing / Race and CV Axle .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1997 Acura NSX?
Our catalog currently lists 17 drivetrain parts for the 1997 Acura NSX across 4 subcategories and 10 brands, covering both the 3.0L V6 and the 3.2L V6. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 1997 Acura NSX engines?
No. On this page every drivetrain part fits both the 3.0L V6 and the 3.2L V6. You do not need to pick an engine to choose the right row — use the notes for position and trim.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1997 Acura NSX?
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 1997 Acura NSX 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 1997 Acura NSX?
Every part on this page already fits both the 3.0L V6 and the 3.2L V6. 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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