The 2003 Acura CL has 18 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 3 part types and 9 brands, covering the 3.2L V6 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 2003 Acura CL, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. All 18 listed parts are CV Axle (10 parts), CV Joint Boot (7 parts) and Axle Shaft Seal (1 part).
The 2003 Acura CL came with a single engine, the 3.2L V6, and every part is verified against it.
9 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 2003 Acura CL, led by DORMAN (3 parts), CARDONE (2 parts) and TOP NOTCH (2 parts), plus 6 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2003 Acura CL. 4 parts have it, including TOP NOTCH TN50087 (CV Axle) and DORMAN 614003 (CV Joint Boot). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN | 710300 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front | 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.
One part is listed for the 2003 Acura CL — TIMKEN 710300.
CV Axle
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARDONE | 604166 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN50087 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular | HO8043 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| APWI | HO8238A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| APWI | HO8237A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 664166 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV36534 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV36533 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH | TN50088 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | HO8042 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | 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.
10 CV Axle parts are listed for the 2003 Acura CL, from CARDONE, TOP NOTCH, TRAKMOTIVE and 2 other brands. TOP NOTCH TN50087 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Economy grade, CARDONE supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is CARDONE 604166.
The Standard Replacement section lists 9 options from TOP NOTCH, TRAKMOTIVE, APWI and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. TOP NOTCH TN50087 is listed in this group.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular | 614003 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front OuterJoint Diameter 3.44" | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Popular | DX610 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1032314 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1032927 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 614004 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front InnerJoint Diameter 3.50" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 614700 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front OuterQuick-Boot | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | DX634 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | 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.
7 CV Joint Boot parts are listed for the 2003 Acura CL, from DORMAN, MEVOTECH and BECK/ARNLEY. DORMAN 614003 carries the "Popular" badge.
Part numbers include DORMAN 614003, MEVOTECH DX610 and BECK/ARNLEY 1032314, among others listed above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2003 Acura CL
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: CV Axle and CV Joint Boot .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2003 Acura CL?
Our catalog currently lists 18 drivetrain parts for the 2003 Acura CL across 3 subcategories and 9 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 2003 Acura CL?
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 2003 Acura CL 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 2003 Acura CL?
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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