The 1996 Buick Regal has 13 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 5 part types and 9 brands, covering both the 3.1L V6 and the 3.8L V6. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1996 Buick Regal, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. Most of the listed parts are CV Joint Boot (5 parts), CV Axle (4 parts) and Differential Seal (2 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 2 parts.
The 1996 Buick Regal was sold with both the 3.1L V6 and the 3.8L V6. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
9 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 1996 Buick Regal, led by GM GENUINE (2 parts), TRAKMOTIVE (2 parts) and DORMAN (2 parts), plus 6 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1996 Buick Regal. 1 part has it: DORMAN 614003 (CV Joint Boot). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 3.1L V6 | 24202835 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightIn Case | 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.
One part is listed for the 1996 Buick Regal — GM GENUINE 24202835.
CV Axle
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARDONE Fits: 3.1L V6 | 601264 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RemanufacturedPackage Contents: Complete Axle | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APWI Fits: 3.1L V6 | GM8043A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 3.1L V6 | GM8036 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 3.1L V6 | GM8035 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | 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.
4 CV Axle parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Regal, from TRAKMOTIVE, CARDONE and APWI.
In the Economy grade, CARDONE supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is CARDONE 601264.
The Standard Replacement section lists 3 options from TRAKMOTIVE and APWI — built to original-equipment specification. APWI GM8043A is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: CARDONE 601264, APWI GM8043A and TRAKMOTIVE GM8036, plus the other parts above.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular Fits: 3.1L V6 | 614003 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterJoint Diameter 3.44" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 3.1L V6 | 614004 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | InnerJoint Diameter 3.50" | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 3.1L V6 | DX508 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 3.1L V6 | DX524 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 3.1L V6 | 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 are listed for the 1996 Buick Regal, from DORMAN, MEVOTECH and MOOG. DORMAN 614003 carries the "Popular" badge.
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: 3.1L V6 | 364038 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outboard OuterLarge Clamp | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bands that clamp a CV boot to the joint.
This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 364038.
Differential Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATP Fits: 3.1L V6 | NO87 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Right | View on Amazon |
| PIONEER Fits: 3.1L V6 | 759028 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 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 for the 1996 Buick Regal come from 2 brands — ATP and PIONEER.
Part numbers include ATP NO87 and PIONEER 759028.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1996 Buick Regal
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 Joint Boot and CV Axle .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1996 Buick Regal?
Our catalog currently lists 13 drivetrain parts for the 1996 Buick Regal across 5 subcategories and 9 brands, covering both the 3.1L V6 and the 3.8L V6. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 1996 Buick Regal 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 Regal?
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 Regal 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 Regal?
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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