41 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, in 4 part types, covering both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The drivetrain system on the 2012 Kia Forte moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are CV Axle (29 parts), CV Joint Boot (8 parts) and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (3 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
The 2012 Kia Forte was sold with both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 38 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
12 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 2012 Kia Forte, led by TOP NOTCH (8 parts), GSP (8 parts) and TRAKMOTIVE (8 parts), plus 9 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2012 Kia Forte. 8 parts have it, including APWI HY8487A (CV Axle) and MEVOTECH DX195 (CV Joint Boot). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APWI Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 | HY8487A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| APWI Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 | KA8027A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 | TN60173 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 | TN60266 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 | TN60267 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 | TN60228 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 | TN60264 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 2.4L L4 | HY8488A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: all 2012 Forte engines | 663774 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: all 2012 Forte engines | 663745 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftCoupe or Hatchback | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 | NCV75063 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 | NCV75070 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 | NCV75072 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 | NCV75066 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.4L L4 | NCV75067 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.4L L4 | NCV75069 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Front LeftForte Base Model | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.4L L4 | NCV75003 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.4L L4 | NCV75005 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.0L L4 | TN60263 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.4L L4 | TN60229 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.4L L4 | TN60265 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Front LeftForte Base Model | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 | HY8258 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 | HY8282 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 | HY8251 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 | KA8119 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.4L L4 | HY8281 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.4L L4 | HY8249 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.4L L4 | HY8262 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.4L L4 | HY8284 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic 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.
29 CV Axle parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from TOP NOTCH, GSP, TRAKMOTIVE and 2 other brands. APWI HY8487A carries the "Popular" badge. The notes list position, dimensions and spec qualifiers wherever the manufacturer distinguishes between variants.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: 2.4L L4 | DX195 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right InnerManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.0L L4 | 1033164 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Front OuterAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.0L L4 | 1033050 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.4L L4 | 1032517 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right InnerManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.4L L4 | 1032971 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left InnerManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| EMPIRE Fits: 2.4L L4 | 862154D | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | InnerFront Right Inner | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 2.0L L4 | DX569 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left InnerForte Koup | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 2.4L L4 | DX931 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left InnerManual trans. | 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.
8 CV Joint Boot parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from BECK/ARNLEY, MEVOTECH and EMPIRE. MEVOTECH DX195 carries the "Popular" badge.
Part numbers include MEVOTECH DX195, BECK/ARNLEY 1033164 and BECK/ARNLEY 1033050, among others listed above.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 2.0L L4 | RB6207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.Trans. code M6CF3-1 | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Fits: 2.0L L4 | WE61445 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.Trans. code M6CF3-1 | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 2.0L L4 | 207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.Trans. code M6CF3-1 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
3 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Forte, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and NATIONAL.
In the Economy grade, WJB / INMOTION PARTS supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207.
The Standard Replacement section lists 2 options from BCA and NATIONAL — built to original-equipment specification. BCA WE61445 is listed in this group.
Part numbers include WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207, BCA WE61445 and NATIONAL 207.
Gear Oil
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEMITSU Fits: all 2012 Forte engines | 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.
One part is listed for the 2012 Kia Forte — IDEMITSU 30305024750.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2012 Kia Forte
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 CV Joint Boot .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2012 Kia Forte?
Our catalog currently lists 41 drivetrain parts for the 2012 Kia Forte across 4 subcategories and 12 brands, covering both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.4L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 2012 Kia Forte engines?
Some do. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 38 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 2012 Kia Forte?
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 2012 Kia Forte 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 2012 Kia Forte?
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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