2012 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

8 CV Axle parts for the 2012 Acura RL come from 4 brands — APWI, GSP, TOP NOTCH and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is APWI HO8495.

Listed part numbers: APWI HO8495, APWI HO8496 and GSP NCV21089, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the CV Intermediate shafts. Read more

3 CV Intermediate Shaft parts are listed for the 2012 Acura RL, from GSP, TOP NOTCH and TRAKMOTIVE.

Listed part numbers: GSP NEX21000, TOP NOTCH TN50095IS and TRAKMOTIVE HO3516.

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

3 CV Joint Boot parts for the 2012 Acura RL come from BECK/ARNLEY.

Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 1032564, BECK/ARNLEY 1032314 and BECK/ARNLEY 1032882.

This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case. Read more

2 Drive Shaft parts are listed for the 2012 Acura RL, from DORMAN and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

This group includes DORMAN 986775 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WDS86775.

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

3 Gear Oil parts for the 2012 Acura RL come from 2 brands — IDEMITSU and BECK/ARNLEY.

This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 3410300, IDEMITSU 30040090750 and IDEMITSU 30040090953.

This table covers the fluids specified for the transfer case. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable. Read more

11 Transfer Case Fluid parts for the 2012 Acura RL come from 2 brands — VALVOLINE 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 4 options from VALVOLINE — grouped under the catalog's "SAE 80W-90" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. VALVOLINE VV831 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Transfer Case Input 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. Read more

2 Transfer Case Input Shaft Bearing parts for the 2012 Acura RL come from 2 brands — SCHAEFFLER and SKF.

This group includes SCHAEFFLER 32205 and SKF BR32205.

This table covers the seals at the Transfer Case Input Shaft. 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

2 Transfer Case Input Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 2012 Acura RL, from SKF and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

Listed part numbers: SKF 18883A and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS18883A.

This table covers the seals at the Transfer Case Output Shaft. 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

2 Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal parts for the 2012 Acura RL come from 2 brands — SKF and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

Part numbers include SKF 16537A and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS16537A.