2012 Acura TL Drivetrain Parts

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. Read more

5 Axle Shaft Seal parts for the 2012 Acura TL come from 4 brands — TIMKEN, SKF, NATIONAL and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is SKF 15757A. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

This group includes SKF 15757A, NATIONAL 711086 and TIMKEN SL260509 and the remaining parts above.

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

16 CV Axle parts for the 2012 Acura TL come from 5 brands — TRAKMOTIVE, TOP NOTCH, GSP and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is TOP NOTCH TN50053. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 9 are engine-specific.

The Economy section lists 2 options from AUTO EXTRA — the catalog's value-priced group. AUTO EXTRA HO51430 is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, TRAKMOTIVE, TOP NOTCH, GSP and 1 other brand supply 14 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is TOP NOTCH TN50053.

This table covers the CV Intermediate shafts. Read more

5 CV Intermediate Shaft parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TL, from TOP NOTCH, TRAKMOTIVE and GSP. TOP NOTCH TN50310IS carries the "Popular" badge. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

This group includes TOP NOTCH TN50310IS, GSP NEX21003 and TOP NOTCH TN50098IS and the remaining parts above.

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

8 CV Joint Boot parts for the 2012 Acura TL come from 2 brands — BECK/ARNLEY and MEVOTECH. The "Popular" part is BECK/ARNLEY 1032314. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 1032314, BECK/ARNLEY 1032927 and BECK/ARNLEY 1033104, plus the other parts above.

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

2 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 2012 Acura TL come from SKF. Every part fits both the 3.5L V6 and the 3.7L V6.

This group includes SKF BR153 and SKF BR149.

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 TL, from DORMAN and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 986944 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WDS86944.

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

13 Transfer Case Fluid parts for the 2012 Acura TL come from 2 brands — VALVOLINE and LUCAS OIL. The "Popular" part is VALVOLINE VV820.

The SAE 75W-90 section lists 6 options from VALVOLINE — grouped under the catalog's "SAE 75W-90" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. VALVOLINE VV820 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. 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 TL come from 2 brands — SCHAEFFLER and SKF. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: 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 TL, 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 TL come from 2 brands — SKF and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

This group includes SKF 16537A and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS16537A.