This page lists 20 drivetrain parts for the 1981 Honda Prelude, across 4 part types, covering both the 1.6L L4 and the 1.8L L4. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 1981 Honda Prelude, 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 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (11 parts), CV Joint Boot (5 parts) and CV Axle (3 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
The 1981 Honda Prelude 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.
11 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 1981 Honda Prelude, led by DORMAN (3 parts), MEVOTECH (3 parts) and TRAKMOTIVE (2 parts), plus 8 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1981 Honda Prelude. 4 parts have it, including DORMAN 03680 (CV Joint Boot) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207 (Differential Carrier Bearing / Race). 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 | 604037 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.8L L4 | HO8185 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.8L L4 | HO8183 | 🇺🇸 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.
3 CV Axle parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Prelude, from TRAKMOTIVE and CARDONE.
In the Economy grade, CARDONE supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is CARDONE 604037.
The Standard Replacement section lists 2 options from TRAKMOTIVE — built to original-equipment specification. TRAKMOTIVE HO8185 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: CARDONE 604037, TRAKMOTIVE HO8185 and TRAKMOTIVE HO8183.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular Fits: 1.8L L4 | 03680 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterJoint Diameter 3.83" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 1.8L L4 | 614001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.58"Shaft End Inside Diameter .93" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 1.8L L4 | 614002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.3"Shaft End Inside Diameter 0.87" | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.8L L4 | DX215 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.8L L4 | 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.
5 CV Joint Boot parts are listed for the 1981 Honda Prelude, from DORMAN and MEVOTECH. DORMAN 03680 carries the "Popular" badge.
Listed part numbers: DORMAN 03680, DORMAN 614001 and DORMAN 614002, plus the other parts 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 | Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 1.8L L4 | NB208 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual 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 | 6208C3 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 1.8L L4 | 6208J | 🇺🇸 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 are listed for the 1981 Honda Prelude, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, TIMKEN, BCA and 4 other brands. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 3 parts, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS and ULTRA-POWER. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207.
The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from TIMKEN, BCA, NATIONAL and 2 other brands. TIMKEN 207 is listed in this group.
Transfer Case Output Shaft Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.8L 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.
This group shows a single part: MEVOTECH H207.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1981 Honda Prelude
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: Differential Carrier Bearing / Race and CV Joint Boot .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1981 Honda Prelude?
Our catalog currently lists 20 drivetrain parts for the 1981 Honda Prelude across 4 subcategories and 11 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 Prelude 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 1981 Honda Prelude?
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 Prelude 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 Prelude?
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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