2021 Kia Telluride Drivetrain Parts

Engine:
3.8L V6

27 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 2021 Kia Telluride, in 8 part types, covering the 3.8L V6 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

On the 2021 Kia Telluride, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. 19 parts of the 27 listed are CV Axle (13 parts), CV Intermediate Shaft (3 parts) and Gear Oil (3 parts). The other 5 part types cover the remaining 8 parts.

Axle Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TIMKEN SL260463
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear
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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.

CV Axle

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
APWI Popular KA8078
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right
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GSP Popular NCV37132
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right
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TOP NOTCH Popular TN60082
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right
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APWI KA8077
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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GSP NCV37133
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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GSP NCV37150
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Left
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GSP NCV37151
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Right
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TOP NOTCH TN60083
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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TOP NOTCH TN60095
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Right
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TRAKMOTIVE HY86085
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Left
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TRAKMOTIVE HY86103
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Right
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TRAKMOTIVE HY86078
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AAR Joint Design27.75" Extended Length
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE HY86078
AAR Joint Design27.75" Extended Length
Front Right
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TRAKMOTIVE KA86024
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE KA86024
AAR Joint Design
Front Left
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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.

CV Intermediate Shaft

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GSP NEX37017
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right
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TOP NOTCH TN60351IS
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right
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TRAKMOTIVE HY3540
🇺🇸 US
FrontFWD
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This table covers the CV Intermediate shafts.

CV Joint

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACKOJA A529939
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Includes: CV Joint, Axle Boot, Grease, Installation Hardware
Fitment notes — ACKOJA A529939
Includes: CV Joint, Axle Boot, Grease, Installation Hardware
Rear InnerEX Model or LX Model or S Model or SX ModelTo 12/18/2020with OE No. 49682C5000
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This table covers the constant-velocity joints at each end of a drive axle.

Differential Pinion Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TIMKEN SL260471
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearEX Model or LX Model or S Model or SX Model
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This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. 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.

Drive Shaft

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACKOJA A529917
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits AWDRear Leftor AWD
Fitment notes — ACKOJA A529917
Fits:
AWDRear Leftor AWDPosition: Rear Leftwith OE No. 49600S8000
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ACKOJA A529918
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits AWDRear Rightor AWD
Fitment notes — ACKOJA A529918
Fits:
AWDRear Rightor AWDPosition: Rear Rightwith OE No. 49601S8000
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This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case.

Gear Oil

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
IDEMITSU 30305024750
🇺🇸 US
75W90 Racing Gear Oil1 Quart
Fitment notes — IDEMITSU 30305024750
75W90 Racing Gear Oil1 Quart
Rear Differential
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VALVOLINE 915052
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 915052
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Rear Differential
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VALVOLINE 915053
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 915053
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
Rear Differential
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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.

Transfer Case Fluid

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
IDEMITSU 30305024750
🇺🇸 US
75W90 Racing Gear Oil1 Quart
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VALVOLINE 915052
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon
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VALVOLINE 915053
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
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This table covers the fluids specified for the transfer case. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable.

Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2021 Kia Telluride

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 3.8L 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 CV Intermediate Shaft .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many drivetrain parts fit the 2021 Kia Telluride?

Our catalog currently lists 27 drivetrain parts for the 2021 Kia Telluride across 8 subcategories and 8 brands, covering the 3.8L V6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2021 Kia Telluride?

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 2021 Kia Telluride 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 2021 Kia Telluride?

Every part on this page is matched to the 3.8L 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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