The 1996 Geo Prizm has 27 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 4 part types and 12 brands, covering both the 1.6L L4 and the 1.8L L4. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1996 Geo Prizm, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. Most of the listed parts are CV Axle (12 parts), CV Joint Boot (8 parts) and Gear Oil (5 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 2 parts.
The 1996 Geo Prizm was sold with both the 1.6L L4 and the 1.8L L4. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
12 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 1996 Geo Prizm, led by DORMAN (4 parts), CARDONE (3 parts) and APWI (3 parts), plus 9 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Multi-Vehicle.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1996 Geo Prizm. 6 parts have it, including GSP NCV69517 (CV Axle) and DORMAN 614001 (CV Joint Boot). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARDONE Fits: 1.8L L4 | 605124 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.8L L4 | 605125 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSP Popular Fits: 1.8L L4 | NCV69517 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 1.8L L4 | TO8018 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 1.8L L4 | TO8012 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 1.8L L4 | TO8003 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Leftwithout Anti-lock Brakes | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 1.8L L4 | TO8003A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left4-Wheel ABS (ABS Sensors on all 4 Wheels) | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 1.8L L4 | TO8004A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right4-Wheel ABS (ABS Sensors on all 4 Wheels) | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.8L L4 | 665125 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right4-Wheel ABS (ABS Sensors on all 4 Wheels) | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 1.8L L4 | NCV69520 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.8L L4 | TN20278 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.8L L4 | TN20279 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | 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.
12 CV Axle parts are listed for the 1996 Geo Prizm, from CARDONE, APWI, GSP and 2 other brands. GSP NCV69517 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Economy grade, CARDONE supplies 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is CARDONE 605124.
The Standard Replacement section lists 10 options from APWI, GSP, TRAKMOTIVE and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. GSP NCV69517 is listed in this group.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular Fits: 1.8L L4 | 614001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.58"Shaft End Inside Diameter .93" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Popular Fits: 1.8L L4 | 03680 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterJoint Diameter 3.83" | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.8L L4 | 1032762 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.8L L4 | 1032763 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 1.8L L4 | 614002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.3"Shaft End Inside Diameter 0.87" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 1.8L L4 | 614700 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterQuick-Boot | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.8L L4 | DX898 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.8L L4 | DX523 | 🇺🇸 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.
8 CV Joint Boot parts are listed for the 1996 Geo Prizm, from DORMAN, BECK/ARNLEY and MEVOTECH. DORMAN 614001 carries the "Popular" badge.
Part numbers include DORMAN 614001, DORMAN 03680 and BECK/ARNLEY 1032762, among others listed above.
Differential Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 1.8L L4 | SS2374 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 4 speed trans.1.9" O.D. X 0.31" Width | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Fits: 1.8L L4 | 710416 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic trans. | 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 for the 1996 Geo Prizm come from 2 brands — SCHAEFFLER and TIMKEN.
This group includes SCHAEFFLER SS2374 and TIMKEN 710416.
Gear Oil
Dexron
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOBIL Fits: 1.8L L4 | 123130 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ATF D/M1 Quart | View on Amazon |
Multi-Vehicle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOBIL Popular Fits: 1.8L L4 | 126505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Multi-Vehicle ATF | View on Amazon |
| MOBIL Fits: 1.8L L4 | 112980 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Synthetic ATF | View on Amazon |
Type T-4 (Type T-IV)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEMITSU Fits: 1.8L L4 | 30040093750 | 🇺🇸 US | ATF Type TLS1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| IDEMITSU Fits: 1.8L L4 | 30040093953 | 🇺🇸 US | ATF Type TLS5 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.
5 Gear Oil parts are listed for the 1996 Geo Prizm, from MOBIL and IDEMITSU. MOBIL 126505 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Dexron grade, MOBIL supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Dexron" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOBIL 123130.
In the Multi-Vehicle grade, MOBIL supplies 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Multi-Vehicle" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOBIL 126505.
In the Type T-4 (Type T-IV) grade, IDEMITSU supplies 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Type T-4 (Type T-IV)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is IDEMITSU 30040093750.
Part numbers include MOBIL 126505, MOBIL 123130 and MOBIL 112980, among others listed above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1996 Geo Prizm
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 CV Joint Boot .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1996 Geo Prizm?
Our catalog currently lists 27 drivetrain parts for the 1996 Geo Prizm across 4 subcategories and 12 brands, covering both the 1.6L L4 and the 1.8L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 1996 Geo Prizm 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 Prizm?
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 Prizm 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 Prizm?
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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