The 2018 Nissan Leaf has 14 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 4 part types and 6 brands, covering the ELECTRIC engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 2018 Nissan Leaf, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. 13 parts of the 14 listed are CV Axle (6 parts), CV Joint Boot (4 parts) and Differential Seal (3 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
Every part on this page is matched to the ELECTRIC — the only engine offered in the 2018 Nissan Leaf.
The most listed brands for 2018 Nissan Leaf drivetrain parts are ELRING (4 parts), BECK/ARNLEY (3 parts) and TOP NOTCH (2 parts), plus 3 more brands.
2 parts on this 2018 Nissan Leaf page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including TOP NOTCH TN13179 (CV Axle) and TOP NOTCH TN13258 (CV Axle). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN13179 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN13258 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV53206 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV53207 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | NI86013 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | NI86011 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AAR Joint Design | 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.
6 CV Axle parts for the 2018 Nissan Leaf come from 3 brands — TOP NOTCH, GSP and TRAKMOTIVE. The "Popular" part is TOP NOTCH TN13179.
Listed part numbers: TOP NOTCH TN13179, TOP NOTCH TN13258 and GSP NCV53206, plus the other parts above.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1033132 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1032892 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1032962 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left Inner | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | DX742 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 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.
4 CV Joint Boot parts for the 2018 Nissan Leaf come from 2 brands — BECK/ARNLEY and MEVOTECH.
Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 1033132, BECK/ARNLEY 1032892 and BECK/ARNLEY 1032962, plus the other parts above.
Differential Gear Installation Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELRING | B12180 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Gear Installation kits.
One part is listed for the 2018 Nissan Leaf — ELRING B12180.
Differential Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELRING | B12140 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner Diameter [MM]: 33 | View on Amazon |
| ELRING | B12150 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner Diameter [MM]: 40 | View on Amazon |
| ELRING | B12170 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Differential. 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.
ELRING supplies the 3 Differential Seal parts for the 2018 Nissan Leaf.
Listed part numbers: ELRING B12140, ELRING B12150 and ELRING B12170.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2018 Nissan Leaf
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 ELECTRIC 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 Joint Boot .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2018 Nissan Leaf?
Our catalog currently lists 14 drivetrain parts for the 2018 Nissan Leaf across 4 subcategories and 6 brands, covering the ELECTRIC engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2018 Nissan Leaf?
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 Nissan Leaf 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 Nissan Leaf?
Every part on this page is matched to the ELECTRIC 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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