33 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 2002 Kia Optima, in 4 part types, covering the 2.7L V6 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The drivetrain system on the 2002 Kia Optima moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are CV Axle (18 parts), Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (11 parts) and CV Joint Boot (3 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.7L V6 — the only engine offered in the 2002 Kia Optima.
The most listed brands for 2002 Kia Optima drivetrain parts are CARDONE (6 parts), AUTO EXTRA (2 parts) and FAMOUS BRAND (2 parts), plus 16 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
7 parts on this 2002 Kia Optima page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including APWI IZ8360A (CV Axle) and ACDELCO A35 (Differential Carrier Bearing / Race). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
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| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO EXTRA | HY88529A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Leftwith Auto Trans | View on Amazon |
| AUTO EXTRA | HY88564A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightFront | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 603406 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 603407 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 603533 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 603534 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND | NCV75521 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | LeftFront | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND | NCV75522 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightFront | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APWI Popular | IZ8360A | 🇺🇸 US | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN60193 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN60194 | 🇺🇸 US | Front RightExcept Intermediate Shaft | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular | HY8027 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| APWI | IZ8361A | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 663407 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 663406 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV75521 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV75522 | 🇺🇸 US | Front RightExcept Intermediate Shaft | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | HY8024 | 🇺🇸 US | 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.
18 CV Axle parts for the 2002 Kia Optima come from 7 brands — CARDONE, AUTO EXTRA, FAMOUS BRAND and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is APWI IZ8360A.
The Economy section lists 8 options from CARDONE, AUTO EXTRA and FAMOUS BRAND — the catalog's value-priced group. AUTO EXTRA HY88529A is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, APWI, TOP NOTCH, TRAKMOTIVE and 2 other brands supply 10 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is APWI IZ8360A.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1032760 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | DX368 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| NEAPCO | 851255 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterDOHC 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.
3 CV Joint Boot parts for the 2002 Kia Optima come from 3 brands — BECK/ARNLEY, MEVOTECH and NEAPCO.
Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 1032760, MEVOTECH DX368 and NEAPCO 851255.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
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| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT30207 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WTLM501310 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular | A35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldIncludes LM501349 & LM501310 | View on Amazon |
| SKF Popular | BR35 | 🇺🇸 US | Fits Automatic trans.or Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular | SET45 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB30207 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 30207 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| NSK | TRB45 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing & Race SetKit Contents: 1 Cup, 1 Cone | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | KLM501349 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing Only | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | KT45 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing and Race Set | View on Amazon |
| SKF | LM501310VP | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
11 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 2002 Kia Optima come from 8 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, SKF, SCHAEFFLER and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO A35.
The Economy section: 2 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT30207 is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from SKF, SCHAEFFLER, ACDELCO and 4 other brands. A representative part number is ACDELCO A35.
Gear Oil
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEMITSU | 30305024750 | 🇺🇸 US | 75W90 Racing 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.
This group shows a single part: IDEMITSU 30305024750.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2002 Kia Optima
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 2.7L V6 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 2002 Kia Optima?
Our catalog currently lists 33 drivetrain parts for the 2002 Kia Optima across 4 subcategories and 19 brands, covering the 2.7L V6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2002 Kia Optima?
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 2002 Kia Optima 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 2002 Kia Optima?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.7L V6 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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