23 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 1997 Honda Prelude, in 4 part types, covering the 2.2L L4 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1997 Honda Prelude, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. 22 parts of the 23 listed are CV Axle (13 parts), Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (8 parts) and CV Axle Support Bearing (1 part). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.2L L4 — the only engine offered in the 1997 Honda Prelude.
The most listed brands for 1997 Honda Prelude drivetrain parts are CARDONE (4 parts), TRAKMOTIVE (3 parts) and GSP (3 parts), plus 8 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
5 parts on this 1997 Honda Prelude page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including TOP NOTCH TN50254 (CV Axle) and TIMKEN 30208M (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 | 604163 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 604162 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN50254 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular | HO8086 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightBase Model | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular | HO8087 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| APWI | HO8240A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightBase Model | View on Amazon |
| APWI | HO8239A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 664145 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightType SH | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 664163 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightBase Model | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV36526 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightType SH | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV36544 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightBase Model | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV36543 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | HO8148 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightType SH | 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.
13 CV Axle parts for the 1997 Honda Prelude come from 5 brands — CARDONE, TRAKMOTIVE, GSP and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is TOP NOTCH TN50254.
The Economy section lists 2 options from CARDONE — the catalog's value-priced group. CARDONE 604163 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, TRAKMOTIVE, GSP, APWI and 2 other brands supply 11 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is TOP NOTCH TN50254.
CV Axle Support Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY | 0514288 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the CV Axle Support 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 1997 Honda Prelude — BECK/ARNLEY 0514288.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT32010X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Popular | 30208M | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 1.5748 Cone Bore0.7087 Cone Width | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular | 30208 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB32010X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race SetTaper Bearing Set | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 32010X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| SKF | BR94 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| SKF | BR95 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | 11300 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race Only | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
8 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1997 Honda Prelude come from 5 brands — TIMKEN, SKF, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is TIMKEN 30208M.
The Economy section: 1 option from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT32010X is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from TIMKEN, SKF, BCA and 1 other brand. A representative part number is TIMKEN 30208M.
This group includes TIMKEN 30208M, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT32010X and TIMKEN 30208 and the remaining parts above.
Differential Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF | 15825 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Differential Output Shaft Seal Automatic Transaxle, Left | 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 1997 Honda Prelude — SKF 15825.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1997 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 2.2L 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: CV Axle and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1997 Honda Prelude?
Our catalog currently lists 23 drivetrain parts for the 1997 Honda Prelude across 4 subcategories and 11 brands, covering the 2.2L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1997 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 1997 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 1997 Honda Prelude?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.2L 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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