The 1981 Honda Accord has 24 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 3 part types and 14 brands, covering both the 1.6L L4 and the 1.8L L4. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1981 Honda Accord, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. All 24 listed parts are Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (11 parts), CV Joint Boot (8 parts) and CV Axle (5 parts).
The 1981 Honda Accord was sold with both the 1.6L L4 and the 1.8L L4. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 22 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1981 Honda Accord drivetrain parts are DORMAN (3 parts), MOOG (3 parts) and CARDONE (2 parts), plus 11 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
5 parts on this 1981 Honda Accord page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including DORMAN 614001 (CV Joint Boot) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207 (Differential Carrier Bearing / Race). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARDONE Fits: 1.8L L4 | 604030 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.8L L4 | 604033 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSP Fits: 1.8L L4 | NCV36006 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.8L L4 | HO8182 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.8L L4 | HO8193 | 🇺🇸 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.
5 CV Axle parts for the 1981 Honda Accord come from 3 brands — CARDONE, TRAKMOTIVE and GSP.
The Economy section lists 2 options from CARDONE — the catalog's value-priced group. CARDONE 604030 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, TRAKMOTIVE and GSP supply 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is GSP NCV36006.
Listed part numbers: CARDONE 604030, CARDONE 604033 and GSP NCV36006, plus the other parts above.
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 |
| AMERICAN REMANUFACTURERS INC. Fits: all 1981 Accord engines | 4261030 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 1.8L L4 | 614002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.3"Shaft End Inside Diameter 0.87" | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: all 1981 Accord engines | CV4402 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 1.8L L4 | 4451 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left OuterW2- Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 1.8L L4 | 4402 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left InnerW4- Front Right Inner | View on Amazon |
| PRO LINE Fits: 1.8L L4 | 4261030 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 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 for the 1981 Honda Accord come from 4 brands — DORMAN, MOOG, AMERICAN REMANUFACTURERS INC. and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 614001. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.
Part numbers include DORMAN 614001, DORMAN 03680 and AMERICAN REMANUFACTURERS INC. 4261030, among others listed above.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: 1.8L L4 | RB6207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic trans.Honda trans. | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: 1.8L L4 | RB6208 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.Honda trans. | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER Fits: 1.8L L4 | RB6305 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic Transmission BearingCountershaft | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Popular Fits: 1.8L L4 | 207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 0.6693 in. Width | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 1.8L L4 | WE61445 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.Automatic Trans. | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 1.8L L4 | NB208 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.Honda trans. | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 1.8L L4 | 207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic trans.Honda trans. | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 1.8L L4 | 208 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.Honda trans. | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 1.8L L4 | 6207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 1.8L L4 | 6207J | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Fits: 1.8L L4 | 208 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 0.7087 in. Width | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
11 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1981 Honda Accord come from 7 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, TIMKEN, BCA and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207.
The Economy section: 3 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS and ULTRA-POWER. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207 is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from TIMKEN, BCA, NATIONAL and 2 other brands. A representative part number is TIMKEN 207.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1981 Honda Accord
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: Differential Carrier Bearing / Race and CV Joint Boot .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1981 Honda Accord?
Our catalog currently lists 24 drivetrain parts for the 1981 Honda Accord across 3 subcategories and 14 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 1981 Honda Accord engines?
Some do. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 22 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 1981 Honda Accord?
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 1981 Honda Accord 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 1981 Honda Accord?
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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