2003 Acura RL Drivetrain Parts

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. Read more

15 CV Axle parts for the 2003 Acura RL come from 8 brands — CARDONE, AUTO EXTRA, FAMOUS BRAND and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is HERI 94512.

The Economy section lists 8 options from AUTO EXTRA, CARDONE, FAMOUS BRAND and 2 other brands — the catalog's value-priced group. HERI 94512 is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, APWI, GSP, TRAKMOTIVE and 1 other brand supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is APWI HO8205A.

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. Read more

6 CV Joint Boot parts for the 2003 Acura RL come from 3 brands — DORMAN, MEVOTECH and BECK/ARNLEY. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 614003.

This group includes DORMAN 614003, MEVOTECH DX634 and BECK/ARNLEY 1032414 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier. Read more

This group shows a single part: TIMKEN 32009X.

This table covers the seals at the Differential. 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. Read more

5 Differential Seal parts are listed for the 2003 Acura RL, from SKF, BCA, NATIONAL and 2 other brands. SKF 16465 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: SKF 16465, BCA NS710298 and NATIONAL 710298, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle. Read more

14 Gear Oil parts for the 2003 Acura RL come from 3 brands — VALVOLINE, LUCAS OIL and MOBIL. The "Popular" part is MOBIL 104361.

The SAE 75W-90 section lists 7 options from VALVOLINE and MOBIL — grouped under the catalog's "SAE 75W-90" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOBIL 104361 is listed in this group.

The SAE 80W-90 section lists 7 options from VALVOLINE and LUCAS OIL — grouped under the catalog's "SAE 80W-90" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. LUCAS OIL 10043 is listed in this group.