The 1983 Honda Prelude has 23 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 4 part types and 16 brands, covering the 1.8L L4 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1983 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 (9 parts), CV Joint Boot (8 parts) and CV Axle (5 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
The 1983 Honda Prelude came with a single engine, the 1.8L L4, and every part is verified against it.
16 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 1983 Honda Prelude, led by DORMAN (3 parts), TRAKMOTIVE (2 parts) and MEVOTECH (2 parts), plus 13 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1983 Honda Prelude. 5 parts have it, including TRAKMOTIVE HO8101 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO EXTRA | HO96001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Leftwithout Fuel Injection | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 604049 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular | HO8101 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV36033 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | HO8100 | 🇺🇸 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 are listed for the 1983 Honda Prelude, from TRAKMOTIVE, AUTO EXTRA, CARDONE and 1 other brand. TRAKMOTIVE HO8101 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Economy grade, AUTO EXTRA and CARDONE supply 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is AUTO EXTRA HO96001.
The Standard Replacement section lists 3 options from TRAKMOTIVE and GSP — built to original-equipment specification. TRAKMOTIVE HO8101 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: TRAKMOTIVE HO8101, AUTO EXTRA HO96001 and CARDONE 604049, plus the other parts above.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular | 614001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.58"Shaft End Inside Diameter .93" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Popular | 03680 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterJoint Diameter 3.83" | View on Amazon |
| AMERICAN REMANUFACTURERS INC. | 4261030 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterRIGHT | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1032267 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 614002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.3"Shaft End Inside Diameter 0.87" | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | DX603 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOOG | 4451 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left OuterW2- Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| PRO LINE | 4261030 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterRIGHT | 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 1983 Honda Prelude, from DORMAN, AMERICAN REMANUFACTURERS INC., BECK/ARNLEY and 3 other brands. DORMAN 614001 carries the "Popular" badge.
This group includes DORMAN 614001, DORMAN 03680 and AMERICAN REMANUFACTURERS INC. 4261030 and the remaining parts above.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | RB6207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.1st Design | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | RB6208 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Automatic trans.Honda trans.or Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | WE61445 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.1st Design | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB208 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Automatic trans.or Manual trans.2nd Design | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.1st Design | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 208 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Automatic trans.Honda trans.or Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | 6208C3 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| SKF | 6208J | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Automatic trans.or Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | 208 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 0.7087 in. Width | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
9 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1983 Honda Prelude, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA, NATIONAL and 3 other brands. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 2 parts, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207.
The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from BCA, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and 2 other brands. BCA WE61445 is listed in this group.
This group includes WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207, WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6208 and BCA WE61445 and the remaining parts above.
Transfer Case Output Shaft Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH | 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 1983 Honda Prelude
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Confirm you have the 1.8L L4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- 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 1983 Honda Prelude?
Our catalog currently lists 23 drivetrain parts for the 1983 Honda Prelude across 4 subcategories and 16 brands, covering the 1.8L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1983 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 1983 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 1983 Honda Prelude?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.8L L4 engine. 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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