67 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 1997 Kia Sephia, in 5 part types, covering both the 1.6L L4 and the 1.8L L4. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1997 Kia Sephia, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. 64 parts of the 67 listed are CV Axle (38 parts), Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (17 parts) and CV Joint Boot (9 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.
The 1997 Kia Sephia was sold with both the 1.6L L4 and the 1.8L L4. 21 parts fit every engine; the other 46 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1997 Kia Sephia drivetrain parts are CARDONE (11 parts), AUTO EXTRA (5 parts) and FAMOUS BRAND (5 parts), plus 22 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
14 parts on this 1997 Kia Sephia page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including AUTO EXTRA MZ88520A (CV Axle) and DORMAN 614001 (CV Joint Boot). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIA Fits: 1.6L L4 | 0K20133065 | 🇺🇸 US | FrontAXLE HUB SEAL | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals where an axle shaft exits the housing. 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.
This group shows a single part: KIA 0K20133065.
CV Axle
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO EXTRA Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | MZ88520A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | LeftFront | View on Amazon |
| AUTO EXTRA Popular Fits: 1.8L L4 | MZ88056A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Leftwith Auto Trans | View on Amazon |
| HERI Popular Fits: 1.8L L4 | 87615 | 🇺🇸 US | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| HERI Popular Fits: 1.8L L4 | 87302 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| AUTO EXTRA Fits: 1.8L L4 | 249019 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| AUTO EXTRA Fits: 1.8L L4 | MZ88034A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightFront | View on Amazon |
| AUTO EXTRA Fits: 1.8L L4 | KA88506A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftExcept with Automatic Transmission | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.6L L4 | 608108 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.8L L4 | 602011 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.8L L4 | 602105 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.8L L4 | 608111 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.8L L4 | 608112 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.8L L4 | 608109 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | NCV75503 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | LeftFront | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 1.8L L4 | 1700197714 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | LeftFront | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 1.8L L4 | NCV75502 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightFront | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 1.8L L4 | 1700197713 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightFront | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 1.8L L4 | NCV47533 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | LeftFront | View on Amazon |
| FENCO/FENWICK Fits: 1.6L L4 | CV1840 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightFront | View on Amazon |
| HERI Fits: 1.6L L4 | 87372 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| MEGA Fits: 1.8L L4 | MX19381S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftNew CV Shaft | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSP Popular Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | NCV75503 | 🇺🇸 US | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Popular Fits: 1.8L L4 | NCV47533 | 🇺🇸 US | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 | MZ8012 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 1.8L L4 | FD8022 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Leftwithout Anti-lock Brakes | View on Amazon |
| ACKOJA Fits: 1.6L L4 | A530006 | 🇺🇸 US | Fits Front Right | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 1.8L L4 | MZ8070A | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right4-Wheel ABS (ABS Sensors on all 4 Wheels) | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.6L L4 | 668084 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.6L L4 | 668108 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.8L L4 | 668098 | 🇺🇸 US | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.8L L4 | 662105 | 🇺🇸 US | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 1.8L L4 | 668112 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 1.6L L4 | NCV75009 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 1.8L L4 | NCV75502 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | TN60307 | 🇺🇸 US | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.8L L4 | TN60225 | 🇺🇸 US | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.8L L4 | TN60306 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.8L L4 | MZ8019 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right | 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.
38 CV Axle parts for the 1997 Kia Sephia come from 11 brands — CARDONE, AUTO EXTRA, FAMOUS BRAND and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is AUTO EXTRA MZ88520A. Economy and Standard Replacement are all represented, and Economy alone accounts for 21 parts.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | 614001 | 🇺🇸 US | Joint Diameter 3.58"Shaft End Inside Diameter .93" | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Popular Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | 03680 | 🇺🇸 US | OuterJoint Diameter 3.83" | View on Amazon |
| AMERICAN REMANUFACTURERS INC. Fits: 1.6L L4 | 4262132 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | InnerEngine | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.6L L4 | 1032931 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.6L L4 | 1032828 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.8L L4 | 1032832 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | 614002 | 🇺🇸 US | Joint Diameter 3.3"Shaft End Inside Diameter 0.87" | View on Amazon |
| NEAPCO Fits: 1.8L L4 | 851390 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterDOHC Front | View on Amazon |
| PRO LINE Fits: 1.6L L4 | 4262180 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterS.O.H.C. Engine | 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 1997 Kia Sephia come from 5 brands — DORMAN, BECK/ARNLEY, AMERICAN REMANUFACTURERS INC. and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 614001. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.
Part numbers include DORMAN 614001, DORMAN 03680 and AMERICAN REMANUFACTURERS INC. 4262132, among others listed above.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | WTA17 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | WT32008X | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | WTL68111 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Popular Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | NBA17 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing & Race SetIncludes Cup and Cone | View on Amazon |
| SKF Popular Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | BR17 | 🇺🇸 US | Fits Automatic trans.or Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | NB32008 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing & Race SetIncludes Cup and Cone | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | A17 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | 32008 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| NSK Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | L68149 | 🇺🇸 US | Inside Diameter: 35 MMWidth, Outer Race: 16.76 mm | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | L68111 | 🇺🇸 US | Race Only | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | KT17 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing and Race Set | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | KL68149 | 🇺🇸 US | Fits Manual trans.16.764 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 1.8L L4 | 32008XA | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | L68111VP | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 1.8L L4 | 32008X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 1.8L L4 | 32008XVP | 🇺🇸 US | Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | SET17 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
17 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1997 Kia Sephia come from 7 brands — SKF, SCHAEFFLER, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA17. 14 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.
The Economy section lists 3 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA17 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, SKF, SCHAEFFLER, BCA and 3 other brands supply 14 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is BCA NBA17.
Gear Oil
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEMITSU Fits: all 1997 Sephia engines | 30305024750 | 🇺🇸 US | 75W90 Racing Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| IDEMITSU Fits: 1.8L L4 | 30305075750 | 🇺🇸 US | 75W90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle.
2 Gear Oil parts for the 1997 Kia Sephia come from IDEMITSU. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.
Listed part numbers: IDEMITSU 30305024750 and IDEMITSU 30305075750.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1997 Kia Sephia
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: CV Axle and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1997 Kia Sephia?
Our catalog currently lists 67 drivetrain parts for the 1997 Kia Sephia across 5 subcategories and 25 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 1997 Kia Sephia engines?
Some do. 21 parts fit every engine; the other 46 are 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 1997 Kia Sephia?
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 Kia Sephia 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 Kia Sephia?
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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