40 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 1989 Geo Spectrum, in 3 part types, covering both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.5L L4 Turbocharged. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1989 Geo Spectrum, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. All 40 listed parts are CV Axle (23 parts), CV Joint Boot (10 parts) and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (7 parts).
The 1989 Geo Spectrum was sold with both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.5L L4 Turbocharged. 17 parts fit every engine; the other 23 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1989 Geo Spectrum drivetrain parts are CARDONE (9 parts), DORMAN (4 parts) and MEVOTECH (4 parts), plus 15 more brands. Quality grades include Economy and Standard Replacement.
9 parts on this 1989 Geo Spectrum page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including CARDONE 601077 (CV Axle) and DORMAN 614001 (CV Joint Boot). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
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| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARDONE Popular Fits: 1.5L L4 | 601077 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| HERI Popular Fits: 1.5L L4 | 96573 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| MEGA Popular Fits: 1.5L L4 | MX19198 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightNew CV Shaft | View on Amazon |
| MEGA Popular Fits: 1.5L L4 | MX19199 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftNew CV Shaft | View on Amazon |
| AUTO EXTRA Fits: 1.5L L4 | GC88747 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftExcept with Automatic Transmission | View on Amazon |
| AUTO EXTRA Fits: 1.5L L4 | GM88035 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Leftwith Auto Trans | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: all 1989 Spectrum engines | 601015 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: all 1989 Spectrum engines | 601091 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.5L L4 | 601121 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.5L L4 Turbocharged | 601291 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.5L L4 Turbocharged | 601292 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| FENCO/FENWICK Fits: 1.5L L4 | CV2566 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | LeftDRIVERS SIDE | View on Amazon |
| FENCO/FENWICK Fits: 1.5L L4 | CV2568 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightFront | View on Amazon |
| FENCO/FENWICK Fits: 1.5L L4 | CV2569 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | LeftDRIVERS SIDE | View on Amazon |
| HERI Fits: 1.5L L4 | 96571 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| HERI Fits: 1.5L L4 | 96572 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| USA INDUSTRIES Fits: 1.5L L4 | AX2566 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APWI Popular Fits: 1.5L L4 Turbocharged | IZ8039 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.5L L4 | 661121 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: all 1989 Spectrum engines | 661091 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: all 1989 Spectrum engines | 661015 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.5L L4 | IZ8009 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.5L L4 | GM8121 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Does Not Include ABS Ring | 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.
23 CV Axle parts for the 1989 Geo Spectrum come from 8 brands — CARDONE, HERI, FENCO/FENWICK and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is CARDONE 601077. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 19 are engine-specific.
The Economy section lists 17 options from CARDONE, HERI, FENCO/FENWICK and 3 other brands — the catalog's value-priced group. CARDONE 601077 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, CARDONE, TRAKMOTIVE and APWI supply 6 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is APWI IZ8039.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular Fits: all 1989 Spectrum engines | 614001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.58"Shaft End Inside Diameter .93" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Popular Fits: all 1989 Spectrum engines | 03680 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterJoint Diameter 3.83" | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 1989 Spectrum engines | 1032590 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right OuterAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 1989 Spectrum engines | 614002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.3"Shaft End Inside Diameter 0.87" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 1989 Spectrum engines | 614701 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterQuick-Boot | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.5L L4 | DX563 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right OuterAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.5L L4 | DX562 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Front Left OuterAutomatic trans.or Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.5L L4 Turbocharged | DX217 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.5L L4 Turbocharged | DX218 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: all 1989 Spectrum engines | 5865 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left OuterW2- Front Right Outer | 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.
10 CV Joint Boot parts for the 1989 Geo Spectrum come from 4 brands — DORMAN, MEVOTECH, BECK/ARNLEY and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 614001. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
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| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: all 1989 Spectrum engines | WT32008X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular Fits: all 1989 Spectrum engines | 32008 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1989 Spectrum engines | NB32008 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race SetIncludes Cup and Cone | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1989 Spectrum engines | 32008XA | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: all 1989 Spectrum engines | 32008X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: all 1989 Spectrum engines | 32008XVP | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Fits: all 1989 Spectrum engines | 32008XM | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 1.5748 Cone Bore0.748 Cone Width | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
7 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1989 Geo Spectrum come from 6 brands — SKF, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT32008X. Every part fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.5L L4 Turbocharged.
The Economy section: 1 option from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT32008X is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from SKF, NATIONAL, BCA and 2 other brands. A representative part number is NATIONAL 32008.
This group includes WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT32008X, NATIONAL 32008 and BCA NB32008 and the remaining parts above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1989 Geo Spectrum
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 1989 Geo Spectrum?
Our catalog currently lists 40 drivetrain parts for the 1989 Geo Spectrum across 3 subcategories and 18 brands, covering both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.5L L4 Turbocharged. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 1989 Geo Spectrum engines?
Some do. 17 parts fit every engine; the other 23 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 1989 Geo Spectrum?
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 1989 Geo Spectrum 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 1989 Geo Spectrum?
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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