The 1998 Hyundai Sonata has 26 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 5 part types and 15 brands, covering both the 2.0L L4 and the 3.0L V6. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1998 Hyundai Sonata, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. 24 parts of the 26 listed are CV Axle (10 parts), CV Joint Boot (9 parts) and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (5 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 2 parts.
The 1998 Hyundai Sonata was sold with both the 2.0L L4 and the 3.0L V6. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1998 Hyundai Sonata drivetrain parts are CARDONE (5 parts), DORMAN (4 parts) and BECK/ARNLEY (3 parts), plus 12 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
5 parts on this 1998 Hyundai Sonata page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including CARDONE 603209 (CV Axle) and DORMAN 614001 (CV Joint Boot). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARDONE Popular Fits: 3.0L V6 | 603209 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 3.0L V6 | 603127 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 3.0L V6 | 603231 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 3.0L V6 | 603293 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 3.0L V6 | NCV37524 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APWI Popular Fits: 3.0L V6 | MI8023A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left4-Wheel ABS (ABS Sensors on all 4 Wheels) | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 3.0L V6 | 663209 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left4-Wheel ABS (ABS Sensors on all 4 Wheels) | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 3.0L V6 | NCV37524 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 3.0L V6 | NCV37523 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 3.0L V6 | HY8004 | 🇺🇸 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.
10 CV Axle parts for the 1998 Hyundai Sonata come from 5 brands — CARDONE, GSP, FAMOUS BRAND and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is CARDONE 603209.
The Economy section lists 5 options from CARDONE and FAMOUS BRAND — the catalog's value-priced group. CARDONE 603209 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, GSP, APWI, CARDONE and 1 other brand supply 5 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is APWI MI8023A.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular Fits: 3.0L V6 | 614001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.58"Shaft End Inside Diameter .93" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Popular Fits: 3.0L V6 | 03680 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterJoint Diameter 3.83" | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 3.0L V6 | 1032782 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Outer Boot Kit 2972CC/3.0L - Mitsubishi Engine - Front | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 3.0L V6 | 1032260 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 3.0L V6 | 1032760 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 3.0L V6 | 614002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Joint Diameter 3.3"Shaft End Inside Diameter 0.87" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 3.0L V6 | 614700 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterQuick-Boot | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 3.0L V6 | DX791 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| NEAPCO Fits: 3.0L V6 | 851255 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Outer3.0L SOHC FRONT | 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.
9 CV Joint Boot parts for the 1998 Hyundai Sonata come from 4 brands — DORMAN, BECK/ARNLEY, MEVOTECH and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 614001.
Listed part numbers: DORMAN 614001, DORMAN 03680 and BECK/ARNLEY 1032782, plus the other parts above.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: 3.0L V6 | RB6207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits with Mitsubishi F4A22-2 TransmissionAutomatic Trans.or with Mitsubishi F4A33-1 Transmission | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Fits: 3.0L V6 | WE61445 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 3.0L V6 | 207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits with Mitsubishi F4A22-2 TransmissionAutomatic Trans.or with Mitsubishi F4A33-1 Transmission | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 3.0L V6 | 32207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 3.0L V6 | BR32207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.To 06/1998 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
5 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1998 Hyundai Sonata come from 5 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA, NATIONAL and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207.
The Economy section: 1 option from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207 is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from BCA, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and 1 other brand. A representative part number is BCA WE61445.
Part numbers include WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207, BCA WE61445 and NATIONAL 207, among others listed above.
Differential Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER Fits: 3.0L V6 | 759232 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 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 1998 Hyundai Sonata — PIONEER 759232.
Transfer Case Output Shaft Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Fits: 3.0L V6 | 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 1998 Hyundai Sonata — MEVOTECH H207.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1998 Hyundai Sonata
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: CV Axle and CV Joint Boot .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1998 Hyundai Sonata?
Our catalog currently lists 26 drivetrain parts for the 1998 Hyundai Sonata across 5 subcategories and 15 brands, covering both the 2.0L L4 and the 3.0L V6. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 1998 Hyundai Sonata 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 1998 Hyundai Sonata?
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 1998 Hyundai Sonata 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 1998 Hyundai Sonata?
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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