This page lists 27 drivetrain parts for the 1996 Buick Century, across 6 part types, covering both the 2.2L L4 and the 3.1L V6. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The drivetrain system on the 1996 Buick Century moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are CV Axle (17 parts), CV Joint Boot (5 parts) and Differential Seal (2 parts). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.
The 1996 Buick Century was sold with both the 2.2L L4 and the 3.1L V6. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1996 Buick Century drivetrain parts are FAMOUS BRAND (5 parts), CARDONE (4 parts) and GM GENUINE (2 parts), plus 10 more brands. Quality grades include Economy and Standard Replacement.
5 parts on this 1996 Buick Century page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including AUTO EXTRA GC88528 (CV Axle) and DORMAN 614003 (CV Joint Boot). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 2.2L L4 | 24202835 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right3 speed Automatic trans. | 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.
This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 24202835.
CV Axle
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO EXTRA Popular Fits: 2.2L L4 | GC88528 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Leftwith 33T Spline Outer Joint | View on Amazon |
| HERI Popular Fits: 2.2L L4 | 70277 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| AUTO EXTRA Fits: 2.2L L4 | GC88556 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Rightwith 27T Spline Outer Joint | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 2.2L L4 | 601093 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 2.2L L4 | 601109 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 2.2L L4 | 1700196954 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | LeftFront | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 2.2L L4 | NCV10163 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | LeftFront | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 2.2L L4 | NCV10172 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightFront | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 2.2L L4 | NCV10170 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightFront | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 2.2L L4 | NCV10161 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | LeftFront | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 2.2L L4 | GM8103 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 2.2L L4 | GM8102 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 2.2L L4 | 661093 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 2.2L L4 | 661109 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 2.2L L4 | GM8102 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left27 Spline O.B. Joint | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.2L L4 | NCV10161 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.2L L4 | NCV10170 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | 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.
17 CV Axle parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 7 brands — FAMOUS BRAND, CARDONE, AUTO EXTRA and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is AUTO EXTRA GC88528.
The Economy section lists 10 options from FAMOUS BRAND, AUTO EXTRA, CARDONE and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. AUTO EXTRA GC88528 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, TRAKMOTIVE, CARDONE, GSP and 1 other brand supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is TRAKMOTIVE GM8103.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular Fits: 2.2L L4 | 614003 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterJoint Diameter 3.44" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 2.2L L4 | 614004 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | InnerJoint Diameter 3.50" | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 2.2L L4 | DX508 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Innerwith Light Duty Brakes | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 2.2L L4 | DX524 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outerwith Light Duty Brakes | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 2.2L L4 | 5463 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outerwith Hard Thermoplastic Boots | 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.
5 CV Joint Boot parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 3 brands — DORMAN, MEVOTECH and MOOG. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 614003.
Part numbers include DORMAN 614003, DORMAN 614004 and MEVOTECH DX508, among others listed above.
CV Joint Boot Band
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 2.2L L4 | 364038 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outboard OuterLarge Clamp | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bands that clamp a CV boot to the joint.
One part is listed for the 1996 Buick Century — GM GENUINE 364038.
Differential Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATP Fits: 2.2L L4 | NO87 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Right | View on Amazon |
| PIONEER Fits: 2.2L L4 | 759028 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Right | 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.
2 Differential Seal parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from ATP and PIONEER.
This group includes ATP NO87 and PIONEER 759028.
Transfer Case Low Gear Roller Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER Fits: 2.2L L4 | 764016 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Roller clutchlow | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Transfer Case Low Gear Roller 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 1996 Buick Century — PIONEER 764016.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1996 Buick Century
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Match the engine first. Every drivetrain part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- 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 1996 Buick Century?
Our catalog currently lists 27 drivetrain parts for the 1996 Buick Century across 6 subcategories and 13 brands, covering both the 2.2L L4 and the 3.1L V6. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 1996 Buick Century engines?
Yes. Every drivetrain part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1996 Buick Century?
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 1996 Buick Century 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 1996 Buick Century?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. 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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