2004 Buick Rainier Drivetrain Parts

This table covers the actuators that engage four-wheel drive at the transfer case or axle. Typical signs include a door or range that will not move, or a click with no motion. Confirm the command signal before replacing the actuator — a failed module looks the same. Read more

5 4WD Actuator parts for the 2004 Buick Rainier come from 5 brands — GM GENUINE, DANA, DORMAN and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is GM GENUINE 12471631. Every part fits both the 4.2L L6 and the 5.3L V8.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 12471631, DANA 10033321 and DORMAN 600103, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the 4WD Actuator Clutch sleeves. Read more

One part is listed for the 2004 Buick Rainier — GM GENUINE 12471636.

This table covers the 4WD Actuator housings. Read more

2 4WD Actuator Housing parts are listed for the 2004 Buick Rainier, from DORMAN and ULTRA-POWER. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2004 Rainier.

Part numbers include DORMAN 600116, among others listed above.

This table covers the disconnects that freewheel a front axle in two-wheel drive. Read more

4 4WD Disconnect parts are listed for the 2004 Buick Rainier, from GM GENUINE, ATP and DORMAN. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2004 Rainier.

Listed part numbers: ATP 111002, DORMAN 600117 and GM GENUINE 12471627, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Axle / Differential assemblies. Read more

3 Axle / Differential Assembly parts for the 2004 Buick Rainier come from 2 brands — ATP and GM GENUINE. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: ATP 111518, ATP 111519 and GM GENUINE 84554713.

This table covers the Axle Intermediate 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

One part is listed for the 2004 Buick Rainier — TIMKEN HK4012.

This table covers the seals at the Axle Intermediate 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

3 Axle Intermediate Shaft Seal parts for the 2004 Buick Rainier come from 2 brands — TIMKEN and SKF. Every part fits both the 4.2L L6 and the 5.3L V8.

This group includes SKF 12587, TIMKEN 710648 and TIMKEN 710688.

This table covers the Axle shafts. Read more

16 Axle Shaft parts for the 2004 Buick Rainier come from 4 brands — USA STANDARD GEAR, DORMAN, DANA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DANA 10024298. 8 parts fit every engine; the other 8 are engine-specific.

The Economy section lists 8 options from DORMAN and DANA — the catalog's value-priced group. DANA 10024298 is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, USA STANDARD GEAR and AAM supply 8 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is USA STANDARD GEAR USA21564.

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. Read more

14 Axle Shaft Bearing parts for the 2004 Buick Rainier come from 10 brands — GM GENUINE, BCA, SCHAEFFLER and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is GM GENUINE 26053326. Every part fits both the 4.2L L6 and the 5.3L V8.

The Economy section: 1 option from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WRHK4012 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 12 parts, from GM GENUINE, BCA, SCHAEFFLER and 5 other brands. A representative part number is GM GENUINE 26053326.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the Axle Shaft retainers and clips. Read more

6 Axle Shaft Retainer / Clip parts are listed for the 2004 Buick Rainier, from DORMAN, MOTIVE GEAR and GM GENUINE. DORMAN 81050 carries the "Popular" badge. 5 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include DORMAN 81050, MOTIVE GEAR 3833322 and DORMAN 05311, among others listed above.

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

18 Axle Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 2004 Buick Rainier, from TIMKEN, SKF, GM GENUINE and 6 other brands. GM GENUINE 291315 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2004 Rainier.

This table covers the Axle Vent valves. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

One part is listed for the 2004 Buick Rainier — GM GENUINE 12471619.

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

4 CV Axle parts are listed for the 2004 Buick Rainier, from APWI, GSP, TOP NOTCH and 1 other brand. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2004 Rainier.

Part numbers include APWI GM8331, GSP NCV10248 and TOP NOTCH TN20038, among others listed above.

This table covers the constant-velocity joints at each end of a drive axle. Read more

5 CV Joint parts are listed for the 2004 Buick Rainier, from SKP, APWI, DANA and 2 other brands. SKP SK932102 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2004 Rainier.

Listed part numbers: SKP SK932102, APWI GM5102 and DANA 2510140088, plus the other 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

5 CV Joint Boot parts are listed for the 2004 Buick Rainier, from DORMAN and MEVOTECH. DORMAN 614003 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2004 Rainier.

This group includes DORMAN 614003, DORMAN 614004 and DORMAN 614700 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the carriers that hold the differential gears in the axle. Read more

9 Differential Carrier parts are listed for the 2004 Buick Rainier, from USA STANDARD GEAR, DORMAN, PRO-KING and 3 other brands. USA STANDARD GEAR USA26016 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2004 Rainier.

Economy: 3 parts, from DORMAN, PRO-KING and RICHMOND. A representative part number is DORMAN 697909.

The Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from USA STANDARD GEAR — rated for severe service. USA STANDARD GEAR USA26016 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from USA STANDARD GEAR, AAM and MOTIVE GEAR. AAM 40048044 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include USA STANDARD GEAR USA26016, DORMAN 697909 and PRO-KING 742G715B, among others listed above.

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

34 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 2004 Buick Rainier, from SCHAEFFLER, TIMKEN, SKF and 8 other brands. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA18 carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from Economy through Standard Replacement; Standard Replacement is the most populated section, led by SCHAEFFLER, TIMKEN, SKF and 7 other brands.

This table covers the Differential Carrier shims. Read more

12 Differential Carrier Shim parts for the 2004 Buick Rainier come from 4 brands — GM GENUINE, MOTIVE GEAR, RICHMOND and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MOTIVE GEAR SS12. Every part fits both the 4.2L L6 and the 5.3L V8.

This table covers the Differential Clutch guides. Read more

This group shows a single part: USA STANDARD GEAR USA33352.

This table covers the clutch packs in a limited-slip or locking differential. Read more

4 Differential Clutch Pack parts are listed for the 2004 Buick Rainier, from GM GENUINE and USA STANDARD GEAR. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 12471404, GM GENUINE 26045829 and USA STANDARD GEAR USA16041, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Differential Clutch Pack clips. Read more

GM GENUINE supplies the 3 Differential Clutch Pack Clip parts for the 2004 Buick Rainier. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes GM GENUINE 15599623, GM GENUINE 00462787 and GM GENUINE 12471533.

This table covers the Differential covers. Read more

8 Differential Cover parts for the 2004 Buick Rainier come from 3 brands — USA STANDARD GEAR, AAM and GM GENUINE. The "Popular" part is GM GENUINE 12479377. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 12479377, GM GENUINE 12479379 and USA STANDARD GEAR USA32017, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Differential Cover bolts. Read more

6 Differential Cover Bolt parts are listed for the 2004 Buick Rainier, from USA STANDARD GEAR, GM GENUINE, AAM and 1 other brand. GM GENUINE 12471307 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2004 Rainier.

This group includes GM GENUINE 12471307, USA STANDARD GEAR USA33572 and AAM 4000216910 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Differential Cover. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

11 Differential Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 2004 Buick Rainier, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ, GM GENUINE and 6 other brands. FEL-PRO RDS550281 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2004 Rainier.

This table covers the Differential Cross pins. Read more

9 Differential Cross Pin parts for the 2004 Buick Rainier come from 5 brands — GM GENUINE, RICHMOND, MOTIVE GEAR and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is GM GENUINE 12479026. 8 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 12479026, GM GENUINE 84565109 and MOTIVE GEAR 14006401, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Differential Crush sleeves. Read more

7 Differential Crush Sleeve parts for the 2004 Buick Rainier come from 4 brands — USA STANDARD GEAR, DORMAN, RICHMOND and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is RICHMOND 1900041. Every part fits both the 4.2L L6 and the 5.3L V8.

Listed part numbers: RICHMOND 1900041, USA STANDARD GEAR USA33097 and AAM 400103551, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Differential Fill drain plugs. Read more

2 Differential Fill / Drain Plug parts are listed for the 2004 Buick Rainier, from AAM and GM GENUINE. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2004 Rainier.

This group includes AAM 40007601 and GM GENUINE 12471479.

This table covers the Differential Gear Installation kits. Read more

5 Differential Gear Installation Kit parts for the 2004 Buick Rainier come from 3 brands — MOTIVE GEAR, RICHMOND and USA STANDARD GEAR. The "Popular" part is RICHMOND 831026B. Every part fits both the 4.2L L6 and the 5.3L V8.

Listed part numbers: RICHMOND 831026B, MOTIVE GEAR GM85IKL and MOTIVE GEAR GM82IKFL, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Differential Lock actuators. Typical signs include a door or range that will not move, or a click with no motion. Confirm the command signal before replacing the actuator — a failed module looks the same. Read more

One part is listed for the 2004 Buick Rainier — GM GENUINE 12471530.

This table covers the Differential Lock plates. Typical signs include warpage, cracks, or a plate that no longer locates the assembly. Confirm which plate the notes describe — backing plates, clutch plates and strike plates are different parts. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 12471406.

This table covers the Differential Lock springs. Typical signs include a sagging corner, a broken coil, or a clunk from the spring pocket. Replace springs in axle pairs and inspect the seats. Read more

One part is listed for the 2004 Buick Rainier — USA STANDARD GEAR SLSPRINGSM.

This table covers the thrust blocks in a locking differential. Read more

GM GENUINE supplies the 7 Differential Lock Thrust Block parts for the 2004 Buick Rainier. GM GENUINE 12471397 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2004 Rainier.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 12471397, GM GENUINE 12471395 and GM GENUINE 12471393, plus the other parts above.