2021 Lexus ES250 Drivetrain Parts

Engine:
2.5L L4

This page lists 15 drivetrain parts for the 2021 Lexus ES250, across 7 part types, covering the 2.5L L4 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.

On the 2021 Lexus ES250, 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 (4 parts), Gear Oil (3 parts) and Transfer Case Fluid (3 parts). The other 4 part types cover the remaining 5 parts.

4WD Actuator

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACKOJA A701032
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
All-Wheel-Drive Couplingwith OE No. 4130342023
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This table covers the actuators that engage four-wheel drive at the transfer case or axle. Typical signs include a door or range that will not move, or a click with no motion. Confirm the command signal before replacing the actuator — a failed module looks the same.

Axle Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL 711096
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear
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TIMKEN SL260456
🇺🇸 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
GSP NCV69152
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear
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TOP NOTCH TN18030
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear
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TRAKMOTIVE TO86013
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear
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TRAKMOTIVE TO86064
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TO86064
AAR Joint Design
Front Right
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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.

Differential Pinion Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TIMKEN SL260403
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearBase Model or F Sport or Luxury or Ultra Luxury
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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.

Gear Oil

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
IDEMITSU 30305024750
🇺🇸 US
75W90 Racing Gear Oil1 Quart
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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.

Viscous Coupler

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SKP SK404029
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Base Model or F Sport or Luxury or Ultra LuxuryRear Axle Differential Transmission Viscous Coupling Assembly
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This table covers the viscous couplers in the AWD driveline.

Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2021 Lexus ES250

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 2.5L 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 Gear Oil .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many drivetrain parts fit the 2021 Lexus ES250?

Our catalog currently lists 15 drivetrain parts for the 2021 Lexus ES250 across 7 subcategories and 9 brands, covering the 2.5L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2021 Lexus ES250?

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 Lexus ES250 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 Lexus ES250?

Every part on this page is matched to the 2.5L 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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