The 1981 Honda Civic has 19 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 5 part types and 12 brands, covering both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1981 Honda Civic, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. 17 parts of the 19 listed are Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (7 parts), CV Axle (6 parts) and CV Joint Boot (4 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 2 parts.
The 1981 Honda Civic was sold with both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4. 18 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1981 Honda Civic drivetrain parts are MEVOTECH (3 parts), TRAKMOTIVE (2 parts) and GSP (2 parts), plus 9 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
4 parts on this 1981 Honda Civic page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including TRAKMOTIVE HO8106 (CV Axle) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207 (Differential Carrier Bearing / Race). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: all 1981 Civic engines | HO8106 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: all 1981 Civic engines | HO8118 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: all 1981 Civic engines | NCV36004 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: all 1981 Civic engines | NCV36003 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: all 1981 Civic engines | TN50108 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: all 1981 Civic engines | TN50107 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | 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.
6 CV Axle parts for the 1981 Honda Civic come from 3 brands — TRAKMOTIVE, GSP and TOP NOTCH. The "Popular" part is TRAKMOTIVE HO8106. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.
Part numbers include TRAKMOTIVE HO8106, TRAKMOTIVE HO8118 and GSP NCV36004, among others listed above.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Fits: all 1981 Civic engines | 614001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.58"Shaft End Inside Diameter .93" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 1981 Civic engines | 614002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.3"Shaft End Inside Diameter 0.87" | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 1981 Civic engines | DX215 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 1981 Civic engines | DX216 | 🇺🇸 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.
4 CV Joint Boot parts for the 1981 Honda Civic come from 2 brands — DORMAN and MEVOTECH. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.
Part numbers include DORMAN 614001, DORMAN 614002 and MEVOTECH DX215, among others listed above.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: all 1981 Civic engines | RB6207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Automatic trans.Honda trans.or Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER Fits: all 1981 Civic engines | RB6305 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Automatic Transmission Bearing2 Speed Trans | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Popular Fits: all 1981 Civic engines | 207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 0.6693 in. Width | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1981 Civic engines | WE61445 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1981 Civic engines | 207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Automatic trans.Honda trans.or Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1981 Civic engines | 6207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: all 1981 Civic engines | 6207J | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
7 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1981 Honda Civic come from 7 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, ULTRA-POWER, TIMKEN and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4.
The Economy section lists 2 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS and ULTRA-POWER — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, TIMKEN, BCA, NATIONAL and 2 other brands supply 5 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is TIMKEN 207.
This group includes WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207, ULTRA-POWER RB6305 and TIMKEN 207 and the remaining parts above.
Differential Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 1.5L L4 | SS2469 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Right3 speed 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.
One part is listed for the 1981 Honda Civic — SCHAEFFLER SS2469.
Transfer Case Output Shaft Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 1981 Civic engines | 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 1981 Honda Civic — MEVOTECH H207.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1981 Honda Civic
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 Axle .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1981 Honda Civic?
Our catalog currently lists 19 drivetrain parts for the 1981 Honda Civic across 5 subcategories and 12 brands, covering both the 1.3L L4 and the 1.5L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 1981 Honda Civic engines?
Some do. 18 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is 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 Civic?
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 Civic 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 Civic?
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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