45 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, in 4 part types, covering both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.5L L4. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 2012 Nissan Sentra, 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 (35 parts), CV Joint Boot (8 parts) and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (1 part). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
The 2012 Nissan Sentra was sold with both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.5L L4. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 42 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
10 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, led by GSP (9 parts), TOP NOTCH (8 parts) and TRAKMOTIVE (8 parts), plus 7 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Heavy Duty.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2012 Nissan Sentra. 10 parts have it, including TOP NOTCH TN13237XD (CV Axle) and MEVOTECH DX739 (CV Joint Boot). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARDONE Fits: 2.0L L4 | 606259 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 2.0L L4 | 606258 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 2.5L L4 | 606263 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 2.5L L4 | 606262 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 | TN13237XD | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Xtreme Duty | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV53911XD | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Xtreme Duty CV AxleFor Extreme Operating Temperatures | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSP Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 | NCV53919 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightAutomatic CVT trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV53911 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic CVT trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 | TN13244 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightAutomatic CVT trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 | TN13243 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftAutomatic CVT trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 | TN13237 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAutomatic CVT trans. | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 | NI8222 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 | NI8226 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AAR Joint DesignDoes Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 2.0L L4 | NI8452 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 2.0L L4 | NI8386 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightAutomatic CVT trans. | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 2.5L L4 | NI8354 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 2.5L L4 | NI8374 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 2.0L L4 | 666258 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftAutomatic CVT trans. | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE Fits: 2.5L L4 | 666263 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAutomatic CVT trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 | NCV53918 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftAutomatic CVT trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 | NCV53038 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 | NCV53013 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV53923 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightSE-R Spec V | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV53037 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftSE-R Spec V | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV53039 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightSE-R Model | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.0L L4 | TN13105 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftManual Trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.0L L4 | TN13086 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.5L L4 | TN13246 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightSE-R Spec V | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.5L L4 | TN13104 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftSE-R Spec V | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 | NI8221 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 | NI8223 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 | NI8220 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 | NI8227 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 | NI8224 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 | NI8225 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Does Not Include ABS Ring | 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.
35 CV Axle parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, from GSP, TOP NOTCH, TRAKMOTIVE and 2 other brands. TOP NOTCH TN13237XD carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from Economy through Standard Replacement; Standard Replacement is the most populated section, led by GSP, TRAKMOTIVE, TOP NOTCH and 2 other brands.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: all 2012 Sentra engines | DX739 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 | DX655 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.0L L4 | 1033132 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.0L L4 | 1032804 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.5L L4 | 1032938 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.5L L4 | 1032968 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| GKN Fits: all 2012 Sentra engines | 304887 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | OUTER Diameter 1.102 InThermoplastic Elastomer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 2.0L L4 | DX911 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | 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.
8 CV Joint Boot parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, from BECK/ARNLEY, MEVOTECH and GKN. MEVOTECH DX739 carries the "Popular" badge. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.
Listed part numbers: MEVOTECH DX739, MEVOTECH DX655 and BECK/ARNLEY 1033132, plus the other parts above.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Fits: all 2012 Sentra engines | NB32008 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Bearing & Race SetIncludes Cup and Cone | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra — BCA NB32008.
Gear Oil
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEMITSU Fits: 2.5L L4 | 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 Nissan Sentra — IDEMITSU 30305024750.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2012 Nissan Sentra
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 Nissan Sentra?
Our catalog currently lists 45 drivetrain parts for the 2012 Nissan Sentra across 4 subcategories and 10 brands, covering both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.5L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 2012 Nissan Sentra engines?
Some do. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 42 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 Nissan Sentra?
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 Nissan Sentra 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 Nissan Sentra?
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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