48 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 2020 Nissan Altima, in 8 part types, covering both the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.5L L4. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 2020 Nissan Altima, 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 (21 parts), Gear Oil (10 parts) and Transfer Case Fluid (9 parts). The other 5 part types cover the remaining 8 parts.
The 2020 Nissan Altima was sold with both the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.5L L4. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 44 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
13 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 2020 Nissan Altima, led by VALVOLINE (8 parts), GSP (6 parts) and TRAKMOTIVE (6 parts), plus 10 more brands.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2020 Nissan Altima. 9 parts have it, including APWI NI8473 (CV Axle) and MOBIL 104361 (Gear Oil). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Fits: all 2020 Altima engines | SL260464 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
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.
One part is listed for the 2020 Nissan Altima — TIMKEN SL260464.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APWI Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | NI8473 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftFWD | View on Amazon |
| APWI Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 | NI8454 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| APWI Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 | NI8456 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TN13143 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 | TN13142 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | NI8512 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 2.5L L4 | NI8455 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | NCV53160 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | NCV53139 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV53138 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV53137 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV53036 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV53161 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TN13154 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.5L L4 | TN13103 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 2020 Altima engines | NI8397 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | NI8729 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | NI8737 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 | NI8393 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 | NI8728 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 | NI8686 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFWD | 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.
21 CV Axle parts are listed for the 2020 Nissan Altima, from GSP, TRAKMOTIVE, APWI and 1 other brand. APWI NI8473 carries the "Popular" badge. 1 part fits every engine; the other 20 are engine-specific.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 1032804 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.5L L4 | 1032892 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 2.5L L4 | 1033174 | 🇺🇸 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.
BECK/ARNLEY supplies the 3 CV Joint Boot parts for the 2020 Nissan Altima.
Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 1032804, BECK/ARNLEY 1032892 and BECK/ARNLEY 1033174.
Differential Mount
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANCHOR Fits: all 2020 Altima engines | 10074 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential mounts. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes.
This group shows a single part: ANCHOR 10074.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Fits: all 2020 Altima engines | SL260484 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
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.
One part is listed for the 2020 Nissan Altima — TIMKEN SL260484.
Drive Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Fits: 2.5L L4 | 986756 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Length: 89.3" | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 2.5L L4 | WDS86756 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case.
2 Drive Shaft parts for the 2020 Nissan Altima come from 2 brands — DORMAN and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Part numbers include DORMAN 986756 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WDS86756.
Gear Oil
SAE 75W-90
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOBIL Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 | 104361 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Synthetic Gear Lube Limited Slip 75W-901 Quart | View on Amazon |
SAE 80W-90
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 | VV831 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| LUCAS OIL Fits: 2.5L L4 | 10043 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SAE 80W-90 GEAR OIL1 qt | View on Amazon |
| LUCAS OIL Fits: 2.5L L4 | 10046 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| LUCAS OIL Fits: 2.5L L4 | 10066 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 | 773732 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 | VV838 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 | VV836 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil16 Gallon KEG | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEMITSU Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 30305024750 | 🇺🇸 US | 75W90 Racing Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| MOBIL Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 104361 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Synthetic Gear Lube Limited Slip 75W-901 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.
10 Gear Oil parts are listed for the 2020 Nissan Altima, from VALVOLINE, LUCAS OIL, MOBIL and 1 other brand. MOBIL 104361 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the SAE 75W-90 grade, MOBIL supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "SAE 75W-90" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOBIL 104361.
In the SAE 80W-90 grade, VALVOLINE and LUCAS OIL supply 7 parts: grouped under the catalog's "SAE 80W-90" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is VALVOLINE VV831.
2 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.
Transfer Case Fluid
SAE 75W-90
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOBIL Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 | 104361 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Synthetic Gear Lube Limited Slip 75W-901 Quart | View on Amazon |
SAE 80W-90
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 | VV831 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| LUCAS OIL Fits: 2.5L L4 | 10043 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SAE 80W-90 GEAR OIL1 qt | View on Amazon |
| LUCAS OIL Fits: 2.5L L4 | 10046 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| LUCAS OIL Fits: 2.5L L4 | 10066 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 | 773732 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 | VV838 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 | VV836 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil16 Gallon KEG | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOBIL Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 104361 | 🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX | Synthetic Gear Lube Limited Slip 75W-901 Quart | View on Amazon |
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.
9 Transfer Case Fluid parts are listed for the 2020 Nissan Altima, from VALVOLINE, LUCAS OIL and MOBIL. MOBIL 104361 carries the "Popular" badge.
SAE 75W-90: 1 part, from MOBIL. A representative part number is MOBIL 104361.
SAE 80W-90: 7 parts, from VALVOLINE and LUCAS OIL. A representative part number is VALVOLINE VV831.
1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.
Part numbers include MOBIL 104361, VALVOLINE VV831 and LUCAS OIL 10043, among others listed above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2020 Nissan Altima
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 Gear Oil .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2020 Nissan Altima?
Our catalog currently lists 48 drivetrain parts for the 2020 Nissan Altima across 8 subcategories and 13 brands, covering both the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.5L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 2020 Nissan Altima engines?
Some do. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 44 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 2020 Nissan Altima?
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 2020 Nissan Altima 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 2020 Nissan Altima?
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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