This page lists 27 drivetrain parts for the 1998 Buick Skylark, across 7 part types, covering both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.1L V6. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 1998 Buick Skylark, 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 Axle (14 parts), CV Joint Boot (6 parts) and Differential Seal (2 parts). The other 4 part types cover the remaining 5 parts.
The 1998 Buick Skylark was sold with both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.1L V6. 17 parts fit every engine; the other 10 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
14 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 1998 Buick Skylark, led by CARDONE (4 parts), GM GENUINE (3 parts) and DORMAN (3 parts), plus 11 more brands. Quality grades include Economy and Standard Replacement.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1998 Buick Skylark. 5 parts have it, including HERI 70211 (CV Axle) and DORMAN 614003 (CV Joint Boot). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: all 1998 Skylark engines | 11517635 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearM12X1.75X100,54THD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Axle bolts.
One part is listed for the 1998 Buick Skylark — GM GENUINE 11517635.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: all 1998 Skylark engines | 24202835 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | FrontIn 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 1998 Buick Skylark — GM GENUINE 24202835.
CV Axle
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERI Popular Fits: all 1998 Skylark engines | 70211 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| MEGA Popular Fits: 3.1L V6 | MX16180S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | New CV ShaftAXLE SHAFT | View on Amazon |
| AUTO EXTRA Fits: 3.1L V6 | GC88553A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left4 Speed Trans | View on Amazon |
| AUTO EXTRA Fits: 3.1L V6 | GC88554A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right4 Speed Trans | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: all 1998 Skylark engines | 601110 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: all 1998 Skylark engines | 601123 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 3.1L V6 | NCV10565 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | LeftFront | View on Amazon |
| HERI Fits: all 1998 Skylark engines | 70512 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APWI Popular Fits: all 1998 Skylark engines | GM8059A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: all 1998 Skylark engines | 661110 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: all 1998 Skylark engines | 661123 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.4L L4 | NCV10565 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 1998 Skylark engines | GM8041 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 1998 Skylark engines | GM8065 | 🇺🇸 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.
14 CV Axle parts are listed for the 1998 Buick Skylark, from CARDONE, HERI, AUTO EXTRA and 5 other brands. HERI 70211 carries the "Popular" badge. 9 parts fit every engine; the other 5 are engine-specific.
In the Economy grade, HERI, AUTO EXTRA, CARDONE and 2 other brands supply 8 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is HERI 70211.
The Standard Replacement section lists 6 options from CARDONE, TRAKMOTIVE, APWI and 1 other brand — built to original-equipment specification. APWI GM8059A is listed in this group.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular Fits: all 1998 Skylark engines | 614003 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterJoint Diameter 3.44" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Popular Fits: all 1998 Skylark engines | 614700 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterQuick-Boot | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 1998 Skylark engines | 614004 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | InnerJoint Diameter 3.50" | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 1998 Skylark engines | DX523 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 1998 Skylark engines | DX549 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: all 1998 Skylark engines | 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.
6 CV Joint Boot parts are listed for the 1998 Buick Skylark, from DORMAN, MEVOTECH and MOOG. DORMAN 614003 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1998 Skylark.
This group includes DORMAN 614003, DORMAN 614700 and DORMAN 614004 and the remaining parts 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 1998 Buick Skylark come from 2 brands — ATP and PIONEER.
Part numbers include ATP NO87 and PIONEER 759028.
Transfer Case Low Gear Roller Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER Fits: 3.1L V6 | 764012 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Roller Clutch3rd clutch | View on Amazon |
| PIONEER Fits: 3.1L V6 | 764024 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Roller ClutchForward | 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.
2 Transfer Case Low Gear Roller Bearing parts for the 1998 Buick Skylark come from PIONEER.
Listed part numbers: PIONEER 764012 and PIONEER 764024.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1998 Buick Skylark
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. Some drivetrain parts fit every engine; others are 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 1998 Buick Skylark?
Our catalog currently lists 27 drivetrain parts for the 1998 Buick Skylark across 7 subcategories and 14 brands, covering both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.1L V6. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 1998 Buick Skylark engines?
Some do. 17 parts fit every engine; the other 10 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. 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 1998 Buick Skylark?
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 1998 Buick Skylark 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 1998 Buick Skylark?
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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