The 2008 Kia Spectra has 43 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 4 part types and 15 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 2008 Kia Spectra, 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 CV Axle (26 parts), Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (12 parts) and CV Joint Boot (4 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 — the only engine offered in the 2008 Kia Spectra.
The most listed brands for 2008 Kia Spectra drivetrain parts are CARDONE (9 parts), TOP NOTCH (4 parts) and GSP (4 parts), plus 12 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
9 parts on this 2008 Kia Spectra page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including APWI HY8344A (CV Axle) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA35 (Differential Carrier Bearing / Race). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO EXTRA | KA88521A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftExcept with Automatic Transmission | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 603470 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 603471 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 603473 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 603526 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 603527 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 603528 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND | 1700613776 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightFront | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND | NCV51506 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightFront | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APWI Popular | HY8344A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| APWI Popular | KA8019A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| APWI Popular | HY8343A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN60159 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN60322 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN60321 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 663471 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 663526 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 663528 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV51505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV51506 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV75535 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV75534 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH | TN60160 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | KA8041 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | KA8025 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | KA8052 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | 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.
26 CV Axle parts for the 2008 Kia Spectra come from 7 brands — CARDONE, TOP NOTCH, GSP and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is APWI HY8344A. Grades run from Economy through Standard Replacement; Standard Replacement is the most populated section, led by TOP NOTCH, GSP, APWI and 2 other brands.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1032804 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1032972 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | DX892 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | DX932 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | 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.
4 CV Joint Boot parts for the 2008 Kia Spectra come from 2 brands — BECK/ARNLEY and MEVOTECH.
Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 1032804, BECK/ARNLEY 1032972 and MEVOTECH DX892, among others listed above.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WTA35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Shape: CylindricalBearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WTLM501310 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | RB6207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.with Hyundai M5CF2 Transmission | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular | LM501349 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic trans.with Hyundai A4CF2 Transmission | View on Amazon |
| SKF Popular | BR35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBA35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Shape: Cylindrical or Taper Bearing SetBearing & Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | WE61445 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.with M5CF2 Transmission Code | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | A35 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Taper Bearing Set Includes Cup and ConeBearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.with Hyundai M5CF2 Transmission | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | KLM501349 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Only | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | KT45 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing and Race Set | View on Amazon |
| SKF | LM501310VP | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
12 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 2008 Kia Spectra come from 5 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, SKF and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA35.
The Economy section lists 3 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA35 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, NATIONAL, SKF, BCA and 1 other brand supply 9 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is NATIONAL LM501349.
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 2008 Kia Spectra
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 2.0L 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 2008 Kia Spectra?
Our catalog currently lists 43 drivetrain parts for the 2008 Kia Spectra across 4 subcategories and 15 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2008 Kia Spectra?
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 2008 Kia Spectra 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 2008 Kia Spectra?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L 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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