This page lists 49 drivetrain parts for the 2018 Acura RDX, across 15 part types, covering the 3.5L V6 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The drivetrain system on the 2018 Acura RDX moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are CV Axle (12 parts), Transfer Case Fluid (6 parts) and Axle Shaft Seal (5 parts). The other 12 part types cover the remaining 26 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.5L V6 — the only engine offered in the 2018 Acura RDX.
The most listed brands for 2018 Acura RDX drivetrain parts are WJB / INMOTION PARTS (8 parts), VALVOLINE (6 parts) and GSP (5 parts), plus 11 more brands.
6 parts on this 2018 Acura RDX page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including SKF 12605A (Axle Shaft Seal) and APWI HO8516 (CV Axle). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF | SC0889 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Axle 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.
One part is listed for the 2018 Acura RDX — SKF SC0889.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF Popular | 12605A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| SKF | 16541A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | SL260469 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS12605A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear0.335 Width | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS16541A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | 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.
5 Axle Shaft Seal parts for the 2018 Acura RDX come from 3 brands — SKF, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and TIMKEN. The "Popular" part is SKF 12605A.
Part numbers include SKF 12605A, SKF 16541A and TIMKEN SL260469, among others listed above.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APWI Popular | HO8516 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP Popular | NCV36075 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN50042 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| APWI | HO8594 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV21075 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV21079 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV21088 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH | TN50035 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | HO8633 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | HO8631 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | HO8586 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | HO8643 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | 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.
12 CV Axle parts for the 2018 Acura RDX come from 4 brands — GSP, TRAKMOTIVE, APWI and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is APWI HO8516.
CV Intermediate Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAKMOTIVE | HO3516 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
This table covers the CV Intermediate shafts.
One part is listed for the 2018 Acura RDX — TRAKMOTIVE HO3516.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1032927 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1032888 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear InnerFWD | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1033198 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | 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.
3 CV Joint Boot parts for the 2018 Acura RDX come from BECK/ARNLEY.
Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 1032927, BECK/ARNLEY 1032888 and BECK/ARNLEY 1033198.
Differential Oil Temperature Sensor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1581807 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Oil temperature sensors. Typical signs include hard cold starts, a fan that never comes on, or a gauge that disagrees with the scan tool. A sensor that reads open or shorted is usually the part; an implausible-but-smooth reading can be wiring.
This group shows a single part: BECK/ARNLEY 1581807.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN | SL260469 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. 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.
This group shows a single part: TIMKEN SL260469.
Differential Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL | 99157 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith Honda VTM-4 System | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS99157 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith Honda VTM-4 System | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Differential seal surface.
2 Differential Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 2018 Acura RDX, from NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Part numbers include NATIONAL 99157 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99157.
Differential Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL | 710798 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith Honda VTM-4 Differential | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | 710798 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS710798 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith Honda VTM-4 Differential | View on Amazon |
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.
3 Differential Seal parts are listed for the 2018 Acura RDX, from NATIONAL, TIMKEN and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Part numbers include NATIONAL 710798 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS710798, among others listed above.
Drive Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN | 986385 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Length: 83.625" | View on Amazon |
| GSP | PS900101 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH | TN2114PS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WDS86385 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case.
4 Drive Shaft parts are listed for the 2018 Acura RDX, from DORMAN, GSP, TOP NOTCH and 1 other brand.
Listed part numbers: DORMAN 986385, GSP PS900101 and TOP NOTCH TN2114PS, plus the other parts above.
Transfer Case Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular | VV820 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Popular | VV975 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 889785 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 882505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 723856 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | VV822 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil16 Gallon KEG | View on Amazon |
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.
6 Transfer Case Fluid parts for the 2018 Acura RDX come from VALVOLINE. The "Popular" part is VALVOLINE VV820.
Part numbers include VALVOLINE VV820, VALVOLINE VV975 and VALVOLINE 889785, among others listed above.
Transfer Case Input Shaft Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NS99147 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| NATIONAL | 99147 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AWDwith Borg-Warner ITM-II Transfer Case | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS99147 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Installation Depth: 0.98399999999999999 In | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Transfer Case Input Shaft seal surface.
3 Transfer Case Input Shaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 2018 Acura RDX, from BCA, NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
This group includes BCA NS99147, NATIONAL 99147 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99147.
Transfer Case Input Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL | 710721 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AWD | View on Amazon |
| SKF | 18883A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS710721 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Outside Diameter: 2.4489999999999998 In | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS18883A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
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.
4 Transfer Case Input Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 2018 Acura RDX, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL and SKF.
Part numbers include NATIONAL 710721, SKF 18883A and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS710721, among others listed above.
Transfer Case Output Shaft Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSK | 16001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | 12 MM ID | View on Amazon |
| NSK | 16002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | 15 MM ID | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Transfer Case Output 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.
NSK supplies both parts for the 2018 Acura RDX.
Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER | SS5926 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | 2.45" O.D. X 0.35" Width | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: SCHAEFFLER SS5926.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2018 Acura RDX
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 3.5L 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 Transfer Case Fluid .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2018 Acura RDX?
Our catalog currently lists 49 drivetrain parts for the 2018 Acura RDX across 15 subcategories and 14 brands, covering the 3.5L V6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2018 Acura RDX?
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 2018 Acura RDX 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 2018 Acura RDX?
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.5L 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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