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.
The 1996 Geo Metro was sold with both the 1.3L L4 and the 993cc L3. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1996 Geo Metro drivetrain parts are CARDONE (10 parts), SKF (5 parts) and AUTO EXTRA (4 parts), plus 18 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
11 parts on this 1996 Geo Metro page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including HERI 73502 (CV Axle) and DORMAN 614001 (CV Joint Boot). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 1.3L L4 | 102567 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right16 MM Width | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 1.3L L4 | GRW163 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightSealed | View on Amazon |
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.
2 Axle Shaft Bearing parts are listed for the 1996 Geo Metro, from SCHAEFFLER and SKF.
This group includes SCHAEFFLER 102567 and SKF GRW163.
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 | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 1.3L L4 | 15736 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | 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.
2 Axle Shaft Seal parts for the 1996 Geo Metro come from 2 brands — SCHAEFFLER and SKF.
Listed part numbers: SCHAEFFLER SS5282 and SKF 15736.
CV Axle
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERI Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 | 73502 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| MEGA Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 | MX19331S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftNew CV Shaft | View on Amazon |
| AUTO EXTRA Fits: 1.3L L4 | SK88506A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftExcept with Automatic Transmission | View on Amazon |
| AUTO EXTRA Fits: 1.3L L4 | SK88507A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Rightwith Auto Trans | View on Amazon |
| AUTO EXTRA Fits: 1.3L L4 | SK88508A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Leftwith Auto Trans | View on Amazon |
| AUTO EXTRA Fits: 1.3L L4 | SK88544A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightExcept with Automatic Transmission | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 | 601305 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 | 601307 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 | 601308 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 | 601314 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 | 601316 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 | 601306 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 | 601315 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 1.3L L4 | NCV33506 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightFront | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 1.3L L4 | NCV33509 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 1.3L L4 | NCV33508 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightFront | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 1.3L L4 | 1700197160 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | LeftFront | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSP Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 | NCV33506 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 | GM8017 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 | GM8020 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 | GM8019 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 1.3L L4 | SK8042A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right4-Wheel ABS (ABS Sensors on all 4 Wheels) | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 | 661314 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Leftwithout Anti-lock Brakes | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 | 661315 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Rightwithout Anti-lock Brakes | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.3L L4 | 661305 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right4-Wheel ABS (ABS Sensors on all 4 Wheels) | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 1.3L L4 | NCV33509 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 1.3L L4 | NCV33508 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.3L L4 | TN20268 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.3L L4 | TN20266 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.3L L4 | TN20269 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.3L L4 | GM8018 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | 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.
31 CV Axle parts for the 1996 Geo Metro come from 9 brands — CARDONE, AUTO EXTRA, FAMOUS BRAND and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is HERI 73502. They are grouped as Economy and Standard Replacement, with Economy the largest group at 17 parts from CARDONE, AUTO EXTRA, FAMOUS BRAND and 2 other brands.
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" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 | 03680 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterJoint Diameter 3.83" | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.3L L4 | 1032491 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front InnerAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 1.3L L4 | 614002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.3"Shaft End Inside Diameter 0.87" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 1.3L L4 | 614701 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterQuick-Boot | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.3L L4 | DX758 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front InnerManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.3L L4 | DX560 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front 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.
7 CV Joint Boot parts for the 1996 Geo Metro come from 3 brands — DORMAN, MEVOTECH and BECK/ARNLEY. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 614001.
Listed part numbers: DORMAN 614001, DORMAN 03680 and BECK/ARNLEY 1032491, plus the other parts above.
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 | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 1.3L L4 | RB6007 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.Right | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 | 6207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular Fits: 1.3L L4 | 207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 0.6693 in. Width | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 1.3L L4 | WE61445 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits LeftManual trans.or Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 1.3L L4 | NB107 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.Right | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 1.3L L4 | 207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Automatic trans.with Aisin A20 Transmission | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 1.3L L4 | 107 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.Right | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 1.3L L4 | 6207J | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.Left | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 1.3L L4 | 6207ZJ | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 1.3L L4 | 6007J | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.Right | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
11 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1996 Geo Metro come from 6 brands — SKF, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207.
The Economy section lists 2 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, SKF, BCA, NATIONAL and 2 other brands supply 9 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is SCHAEFFLER 6207.
Differential Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATP Fits: 1.3L L4 | RO27 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Trans. code M60 | View on Amazon |
| PIONEER Fits: 1.3L L4 | 759056 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Trans. code M60 | 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 are listed for the 1996 Geo Metro, from ATP and PIONEER.
Listed part numbers: ATP RO27 and PIONEER 759056.
Gear Oil
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEMITSU Fits: 1.3L L4 | 30305024750 | 🇺🇸 US | 75W90 Racing Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: IDEMITSU 30305024750.
Transfer Case Output Shaft Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.3L L4 | H207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front | View on Amazon |
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.
One part is listed for the 1996 Geo Metro — MEVOTECH H207.
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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