The 2021 Nissan NV1500 has 15 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 3 part types and 7 brands, covering the 4.0L V6 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 2021 Nissan NV1500, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. All 15 listed parts are Gear Oil (11 parts), Universal Joint (3 parts) and Axle Shaft Seal (1 part).
Every part on this page is matched to the 4.0L V6 — the only engine offered in the 2021 Nissan NV1500.
The most listed brands for 2021 Nissan NV1500 drivetrain parts are LUCAS OIL (4 parts), VALVOLINE (4 parts) and ACDELCO (2 parts), plus 4 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
3 parts on this 2021 Nissan NV1500 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including LUCAS OIL 10047 (Gear Oil) and MOBIL 104361 (Gear Oil). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN | 710938 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearNV1500, NV2500, NV3500 | 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.
This group shows a single part: TIMKEN 710938.
Gear Oil
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCAS OIL Popular | 10047 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SYNTHETIC SAE 75W-90 GEAR OIL1 qt | View on Amazon |
| MOBIL Popular | 104361 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Synthetic Gear Lube Limited Slip 75W-901 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Popular | VV975 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | 104108 | 🇺🇸 US | 1 QuartDexron 75W-90 ACDELCO | View on Amazon |
| IDEMITSU | 30305075750 | 🇺🇸 US | 75W90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| LUCAS OIL | 10048 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| LUCAS OIL | 10072 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| LUCAS OIL | 18006 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil6 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 889785 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 882505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 723856 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | 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.
11 Gear Oil parts for the 2021 Nissan NV1500 come from 5 brands — LUCAS OIL, VALVOLINE, MOBIL and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is LUCAS OIL 10047.
Universal Joint
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 253208X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spicer SelectNon-Greasable | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO | 45U0189 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldNon-Greasable | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 53208X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SpicerNon-Greasable | View on Amazon |
This table covers the U-joints in the driveshaft.
3 Universal Joint parts for the 2021 Nissan NV1500 come from 2 brands — DANA and ACDELCO.
The Economy section lists 1 option from DANA — the catalog's value-priced group. DANA 253208X is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, ACDELCO and DANA supply 2 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO 45U0189.
This group includes DANA 253208X, ACDELCO 45U0189 and DANA 53208X.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2021 Nissan NV1500
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 4.0L 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: Gear Oil and Universal Joint .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2021 Nissan NV1500?
Our catalog currently lists 15 drivetrain parts for the 2021 Nissan NV1500 across 3 subcategories and 7 brands, covering the 4.0L V6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2021 Nissan NV1500?
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 Nissan NV1500 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 Nissan NV1500?
Every part on this page is matched to the 4.0L 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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