2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 Drivetrain Parts

Engine:
3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged

29 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500, in 7 part types, covering the 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

The drivetrain system on the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are Drive Shaft (9 parts), Gear Oil (9 parts) and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (4 parts). The other 4 part types cover the remaining 7 parts.

Differential Carrier Bearing / Race

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FAMOUS BRAND 1410424845
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearMercedes-Benz HLO/30
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT32012X
🇺🇸 US
Bearing & Race Set
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT32012X
Bearing & Race Set
Rearwith Mercedes-Benz HLO/30 Axle
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BCA NB32012X
🇺🇸 US
Bearing & Race SetIncludes Cup and Cone
Fitment notes — BCA NB32012X
Bearing & Race SetIncludes Cup and Cone
Rearwith Mercedes-Benz HLO/30 Axle
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NATIONAL 32012X
🇺🇸 US
Bearing & Race Set
Fitment notes — NATIONAL 32012X
Bearing & Race Set
Rearwith Mercedes-Benz HLO/30 Axle
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This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.

Differential Pinion Bearing / Race

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT30307
🇺🇸 US
Rear Outerwith Mercedes-Benz HLO/30 Axle
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This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.

Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BCA NS99189
🇺🇸 US
Rear Outer
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NATIONAL 99189
🇺🇸 US
Rear Outerwith Mercedes-Benz HLO/30 Differential
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99189
🇺🇸 US
Rear Outerwith Mercedes-Benz HLO/30 Differential
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This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a grooved pinion seal surface.

Differential Pinion Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TIMKEN SL260209
🇺🇸 US
Rear Outer
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS711056
🇺🇸 US
Rear Outerwith Mercedes-Benz HLO/30 Differential
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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.

Drive Shaft

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SKP Popular SK936015
🇺🇸 US
RearRWD
Fitment notes — SKP SK936015
RearRWD144.0" Wheelbase2 Piece Shaft Assembly
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SKP Popular SK936013
🇺🇸 US
RearRWD
Fitment notes — SKP SK936013
RearRWD170.0" Wheelbase3 Piece Shaft Assembly
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DORMAN 936015
🇺🇸 US
Length: 110.25"
Fitment notes — DORMAN 936015
Length: 110.25"
RearRWD144.0" Wheelbase2 Piece Shaft Assembly
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DORMAN 936013
🇺🇸 US
Length: 136"
Fitment notes — DORMAN 936013
Length: 136"
RearRWD170.0" Wheelbase3 Piece Shaft Assembly
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TRAKMOTIVE CHP056
🇺🇸 US
RearRWD
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE CHP056
RearRWD144.0" Wheelbase2 Piece Shaft Assembly
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TRAKMOTIVE CHP054
🇺🇸 US
RearRWD
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE CHP054
RearRWD170.0" Wheelbase3 Piece Shaft Assembly
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ULTRA-POWER 936015
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
110.25" Long
Fitment notes — ULTRA-POWER 936015
110.25" Long
Rear2 Piece Shaft Assemblywith 144.0" Wheelbase2WD
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USA STANDARD GEAR ZDS10185X
🇺🇸 US
RearRWD
Fitment notes — USA STANDARD GEAR ZDS10185X
RearRWD170.0" WheelbaseThree Piece Rear Driveshaft: Overall Collapsed Length of 134.8 In. Measured Flange To Flange170" Wheelbase
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WDS36013
🇺🇸 US
RearRWD
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WDS36013
RearRWD170.0" Wheelbase3 Piece Shaft Assembly
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This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case.

Gear Oil

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VALVOLINE Popular VV975
🇺🇸 US
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE VV975
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart
Rear DifferentialRWD
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VALVOLINE Popular 889785
🇺🇸 US
Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 889785
Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
Rear DifferentialRWD
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VALVOLINE 882505
🇺🇸 US
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 882505
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Rear DifferentialRWD
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VALVOLINE 723856
🇺🇸 US
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 723856
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon
Rear DifferentialRWD
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VALVOLINE 819195
🇺🇸 US
VPS Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 819195
VPS Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart
Rear DifferentialRWD
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VALVOLINE 888176
🇺🇸 US
Heavy Duty Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon Pail
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 888176
Heavy Duty Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon Pail
Rear DifferentialRWD
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VALVOLINE 892683
🇺🇸 US
Syngard Heavy Duty Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil208 L
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 892683
Syngard Heavy Duty Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil208 L
Rear DifferentialRWD
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VALVOLINE 892802
🇺🇸 US
Syngard Heavy Duty Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil15.8 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 892802
Syngard Heavy Duty Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil15.8 Gallon
Rear DifferentialRWD
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VALVOLINE 902146
🇺🇸 US
Extended Protection Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 902146
Extended Protection Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
Rear DifferentialRWD
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This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle.

Gear Oil Additive

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
USA STANDARD GEAR USA15018
🇺🇸 US
Friction ModifierPositraction Additive
Fitment notes — USA STANDARD GEAR USA15018
Friction ModifierPositraction Additive4oz.
Positraction Additive, 4 oz.
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This table covers the Gear Oil additives.

Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500

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 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged 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: Drive Shaft and Gear Oil .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many drivetrain parts fit the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500?

Our catalog currently lists 29 drivetrain parts for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 across 7 subcategories and 11 brands, covering the 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500?

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 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 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 Freightliner Sprinter 3500?

Every part on this page is matched to the 3.0L V6 DIESEL Turbocharged 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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