This page lists 26 drivetrain parts for the 2018 Kia FORTE5, across 5 part types, covering both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The drivetrain system on the 2018 Kia FORTE5 moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are CV Axle (16 parts), CV Intermediate Shaft (5 parts) and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (3 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 2 parts.
The 2018 Kia FORTE5 was sold with both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 23 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 2018 Kia FORTE5 drivetrain parts are TRAKMOTIVE (8 parts), GSP (8 parts) and TOP NOTCH (4 parts), plus 6 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
5 parts on this 2018 Kia FORTE5 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including APWI KA8062A (CV Axle) and GSP NEX75002 (CV Intermediate Shaft). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APWI Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 | KA8062A | 🇺🇸 US | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | TN60086 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic Dual Clutch trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | HY8258 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 | KA8085 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | NCV37138 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic Dual Clutch trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | NCV37111 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic Dual Clutch trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 | NCV75079 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 | NCV37088 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 | NCV37085 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 | NCV37089 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.0L L4 | TN60176 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | KA86002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | HY8326 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic Dual Clutch trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 | HY8292 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 | KA8068 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 | KA8082 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual 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.
16 CV Axle parts for the 2018 Kia FORTE5 come from 4 brands — TRAKMOTIVE, GSP, TOP NOTCH and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is APWI KA8062A.
CV Intermediate Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSP Popular Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | NEX75002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | NEX75001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic Dual Clutch trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | TN60213IS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic Dual Clutch trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | TN60214IS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.6L L4 Turbocharged | KA3508 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the CV Intermediate shafts.
5 CV Intermediate Shaft parts are listed for the 2018 Kia FORTE5, from GSP, TOP NOTCH and TRAKMOTIVE. GSP NEX75002 carries the "Popular" badge.
Listed part numbers: GSP NEX75002, GSP NEX75001 and TOP NOTCH TN60213IS, plus the other parts above.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GKN Fits: 2.0L L4 | 307125 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OUTER Diameter 0.826 In | 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.
This group shows a single part: GKN 307125.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 2018 FORTE5 engines | RB6207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.Mitsubishi trans. | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Fits: all 2018 FORTE5 engines | WE61445 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans. | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 2018 FORTE5 engines | 207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Manual trans.Mitsubishi trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
3 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 2018 Kia FORTE5 come from 3 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and NATIONAL. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.
The Economy section lists 1 option from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, BCA and NATIONAL supply 2 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is BCA WE61445.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6207, BCA WE61445 and NATIONAL 207.
Drive Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACKOJA Fits: 2.0L L4 | A539901 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Automatic trans.Front Leftor Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case.
One part is listed for the 2018 Kia FORTE5 — ACKOJA A539901.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2018 Kia FORTE5
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 Intermediate Shaft .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2018 Kia FORTE5?
Our catalog currently lists 26 drivetrain parts for the 2018 Kia FORTE5 across 5 subcategories and 9 brands, covering both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 2018 Kia FORTE5 engines?
Some do. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 23 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 2018 Kia FORTE5?
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 2018 Kia FORTE5 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 2018 Kia FORTE5?
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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