1996 Geo Metro Drivetrain Parts

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This page lists 57 drivetrain parts for the 1996 Geo Metro, across 8 part types, covering both the 1.3L L4 and the 993cc L3. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.

On the 1996 Geo Metro, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. 49 parts of the 57 listed are CV Axle (31 parts), Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (11 parts) and CV Joint Boot (7 parts). The other 5 part types cover the remaining 8 parts.

Axle Shaft Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SCHAEFFLER Fits: 1.3L L4 102567
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right16 MM Width
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER 102567
Front Right16 MM Width58 mm Outside Diameter28.00 mm Inside Diameter
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SKF Fits: 1.3L L4 GRW163
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightSealed
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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.

Axle Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SCHAEFFLER Fits: 1.3L L4 SS5282
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left2.29" O.D. X 0.24" Width
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SKF Fits: 1.3L L4 15736
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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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.

CV Axle

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HERI Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 73502
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightAutomatic trans.
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MEGA Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 MX19331S
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front LeftNew CV Shaft
Fitment notes — MEGA MX19331S
Front LeftNew CV ShaftAXLE SHAFTwithAUTO TRANS
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AUTO EXTRA Fits: 1.3L L4 SK88506A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front LeftExcept with Automatic Transmission
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AUTO EXTRA Fits: 1.3L L4 SK88507A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Rightwith Auto Trans
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AUTO EXTRA Fits: 1.3L L4 SK88508A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Leftwith Auto Trans
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AUTO EXTRA Fits: 1.3L L4 SK88544A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightExcept with Automatic Transmission
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CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 601305
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured
Fitment notes — CARDONE 601305
Remanufactured
Front Right4-Wheel ABS (ABS Sensors on all 4 Wheels)Automatic trans.
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CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 601307
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured
Fitment notes — CARDONE 601307
Remanufactured
Front Right4-Wheel ABS (ABS Sensors on all 4 Wheels)Manual trans.
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CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 601308
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured
Fitment notes — CARDONE 601308
Remanufactured
Front Left4-Wheel ABS (ABS Sensors on all 4 Wheels)Manual trans.
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CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 601314
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured
Fitment notes — CARDONE 601314
Remanufactured
Front Leftwithout Anti-lock BrakesAutomatic trans.
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CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 601316
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured
Fitment notes — CARDONE 601316
Remanufactured
Front Leftwithout Anti-lock BrakesManual trans.
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CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 601306
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured
Fitment notes — CARDONE 601306
Remanufactured
Front Left4-Wheel ABS (ABS Sensors on all 4 Wheels)Automatic trans.
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CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 601315
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured
Fitment notes — CARDONE 601315
Remanufactured
Front Rightwithout Anti-lock BrakesAutomatic trans.
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FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 1.3L L4 NCV33506
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RightFront
Fitment notes — FAMOUS BRAND NCV33506
RightFrontwith Auto Trans
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FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 1.3L L4 NCV33509
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 1.3L L4 NCV33508
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RightFront
Fitment notes — FAMOUS BRAND NCV33508
RightFrontExcept with Automatic Transmission
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FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 1.3L L4 1700197160
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
LeftFront
Fitment notes — FAMOUS BRAND 1700197160
LeftFrontPDLExcept with Automatic Transmission
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GSP Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 NCV33506
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightAutomatic trans.
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TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 GM8017
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightAutomatic trans.
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TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 GM8020
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front LeftManual Trans.
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TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 GM8019
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightManual trans.
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APWI Fits: 1.3L L4 SK8042A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right4-Wheel ABS (ABS Sensors on all 4 Wheels)
Fitment notes — APWI SK8042A
Front Right4-Wheel ABS (ABS Sensors on all 4 Wheels)Manual trans.
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CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 661314
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Leftwithout Anti-lock Brakes
Fitment notes — CARDONE 661314
Front Leftwithout Anti-lock BrakesAutomatic trans.
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CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 661315
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Rightwithout Anti-lock Brakes
Fitment notes — CARDONE 661315
Front Rightwithout Anti-lock BrakesAutomatic trans.
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CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 661305
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right4-Wheel ABS (ABS Sensors on all 4 Wheels)
Fitment notes — CARDONE 661305
Front Right4-Wheel ABS (ABS Sensors on all 4 Wheels)Automatic trans.
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GSP Fits: 1.3L L4 NCV33509
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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GSP Fits: 1.3L L4 NCV33508
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightManual trans.
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.3L L4 TN20268
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightManual trans.
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.3L L4 TN20266
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightAutomatic trans.
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.3L L4 TN20269
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.3L L4 GM8018
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front LeftAutomatic trans.
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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.

CV Joint Boot

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 614001
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Joint Diameter 3.58"Shaft End Inside Diameter .93"
Fitment notes — DORMAN 614001
Joint Diameter 3.58"Shaft End Inside Diameter .93"
Front OuterJoint Diameter 3.58"
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DORMAN Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 03680
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
OuterJoint Diameter 3.83"
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BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.3L L4 1032491
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front InnerAutomatic trans.
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DORMAN Fits: 1.3L L4 614002
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Joint Diameter 3.3"Shaft End Inside Diameter 0.87"
Fitment notes — DORMAN 614002
Joint Diameter 3.3"Shaft End Inside Diameter 0.87"
InnerJoint Diameter 3.3"
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DORMAN Fits: 1.3L L4 614701
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
OuterQuick-Boot
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MEVOTECH Fits: 1.3L L4 DX758
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front InnerManual trans.
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MEVOTECH Fits: 1.3L L4 DX560
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Outer
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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.

Differential Carrier Bearing / Race

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 RB6207
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits Automatic trans.with Aisin A20 Transmission
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207
Fits:
Automatic trans.with Aisin A20 Transmission
or:
Manual trans.LeftTrans. code M42 or Trans. code M58Suzuki trans.
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 1.3L L4 RB6007
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Manual trans.Right
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6007
Manual trans.RightTrans. code M42 or Trans. code M58Suzuki trans.
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SCHAEFFLER Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 6207
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Bearing & Race Set
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER 6207
Bearing & Race Set
Manual trans.Leftwith 1.378 In Shaft17 MM Width72 mm Outside Diameter35 mm Inside Diameter
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TIMKEN Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 207
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
0.6693 in. Width
Fitment notes — TIMKEN 207
0.6693 in. Width
Automatic trans.
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BCA Fits: 1.3L L4 WE61445
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits LeftManual trans.or Automatic trans.
Fitment notes — BCA WE61445
Fits:
LeftManual trans.or Automatic trans.with A20 Transmission Code
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BCA Fits: 1.3L L4 NB107
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Manual trans.Right
Fitment notes — BCA NB107
Manual trans.RightTrans. code M42 or Trans. code M58
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NATIONAL Fits: 1.3L L4 207
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits Automatic trans.with Aisin A20 Transmission
Fitment notes — NATIONAL 207
Fits:
Automatic trans.with Aisin A20 Transmission
or:
Manual trans.LeftTrans. code M42 or Trans. code M58Suzuki trans.
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NATIONAL Fits: 1.3L L4 107
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Manual trans.Right
Fitment notes — NATIONAL 107
Manual trans.RightTrans. code M42 or Trans. code M58Suzuki trans.
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SKF Fits: 1.3L L4 6207J
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Manual trans.Left
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SKF Fits: 1.3L L4 6207ZJ
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Automatic trans.
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SKF Fits: 1.3L L4 6007J
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Manual trans.Right
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This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.

Differential Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ATP Fits: 1.3L L4 RO27
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Trans. code M60
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PIONEER Fits: 1.3L L4 759056
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Trans. code M60
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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.

Gear Oil

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
IDEMITSU Fits: 1.3L L4 30305024750
🇺🇸 US
75W90 Racing Gear Oil1 Quart
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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.

Transfer Case Output Shaft Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MEVOTECH Fits: 1.3L L4 H207
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the Transfer Case Output 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.

Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1996 Geo Metro

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 Axle and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many drivetrain parts fit the 1996 Geo Metro?

Our catalog currently lists 57 drivetrain parts for the 1996 Geo Metro across 8 subcategories and 21 brands, covering both the 1.3L L4 and the 993cc L3. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

Do drivetrain parts differ between 1996 Geo Metro 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 Geo Metro?

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 Geo Metro 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 Geo Metro?

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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