2018 Toyota RAV4 Drivetrain Parts

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The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has 93 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 13 part types and 28 brands, covering both the 2.5L L4 and the 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

The drivetrain system on the 2018 Toyota RAV4 moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are CV Axle (35 parts), Gear Oil (13 parts) and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (7 parts). The other 10 part types cover the remaining 38 parts.

4WD Actuator

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACKOJA Fits: 2.5L L4 A701032
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AWDAll-Wheel-Drive Coupling
Fitment notes — ACKOJA A701032
AWDAll-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 Popular Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines 711096
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Rear
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SKF Popular Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines 14632
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
Fitment notes — SKF 14632
Rear
RearAWD
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TIMKEN Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines SL260456
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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TIMKEN Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS SL260419
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftHybrid Limited or Hybrid SE or Hybrid XLE
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TIMKEN Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS SL260433
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Rear RightHybrid Limited or Hybrid SE or Hybrid XLE
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines WS711096
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearAWD
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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

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CARDONE Fits: 2.5L L4 605382
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Remanufactured
Fitment notes — CARDONE 605382
Remanufactured
Fits:
Rear RightAWD
or:
Rear LeftAWD
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Heavy Duty

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 TN18095XD
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Xtreme Duty
Fitment notes — TOP NOTCH TN18095XD
Xtreme Duty
Front LeftFor Use with Extreme Operating Temperatures
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 NCV69069XD
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Xtreme Duty CV AxleFor Extreme Operating Temperatures
Fitment notes — GSP NCV69069XD
Xtreme Duty CV AxleFor Extreme Operating Temperatures
Front Left
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 NCV69019XD
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Xtreme Duty CV AxleFor Extreme Operating Temperatures
Fitment notes — GSP NCV69019XD
Xtreme Duty CV AxleFor Extreme Operating TemperaturesRear
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 NCV69106XD
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Xtreme Duty CV AxleFor Extreme Operating Temperatures
Fitment notes — GSP NCV69106XD
Xtreme Duty CV AxleFor Extreme Operating Temperatures
Front RightFWDUSA Built
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 NCV69009XD
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Xtreme Duty CV AxleFor Extreme Operating Temperatures
Fitment notes — GSP NCV69009XD
Xtreme Duty CV AxleFor Extreme Operating Temperatures
Front RightAWD
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS NCV69010XD
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Xtreme Duty CV AxleFor Extreme Operating Temperatures
Fitment notes — GSP NCV69010XD
Xtreme Duty CV AxleFor Extreme Operating Temperatures
Front Left
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.5L L4 TN18120XD
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Xtreme Duty
Fitment notes — TOP NOTCH TN18120XD
Xtreme Duty
RearFor Use with Extreme Operating Temperatures
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.5L L4 TN18117XD
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Xtreme Duty
Fitment notes — TOP NOTCH TN18117XD
Xtreme Duty
Front RightAWDFor Use with Extreme Operating Temperatures
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS TN18118XD
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Xtreme Duty
Fitment notes — TOP NOTCH TN18118XD
Xtreme Duty
Front LeftFor Use with Extreme Operating Temperatures
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
APWI Popular Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines TO8417
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Left
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APWI Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 TO8378
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front RightAWD
Fitment notes — APWI TO8378
Front RightAWDFor vehicle built in Japan
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TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 TN18095
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Front Left
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TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 TN18117
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front RightAWD
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TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS TN18118
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines TO8334
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front LeftVIN F (5th Digit)
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APWI Fits: 2.5L L4 TO8413
🇺🇸 US
RearAWD
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APWI Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines TO8416
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front RightFWD
Fitment notes — APWI TO8416
Front RightFWD
Front Right
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APWI Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS TO8477
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear
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CARDONE Fits: 2.5L L4 665446
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front RightFWD
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CARDONE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS 665299
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front LeftBefore 10/2017
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CARDONE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS 665462
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits Rear Right
Fitment notes — CARDONE 665462
Fits:
Rear Right
or:
Rear Left
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 NCV69069
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Left
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 NCV69019
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 NCV69009
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front RightAWD
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GSP Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines NCV69080
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front RightFWD
Fitment notes — GSP NCV69080
Front RightFWDFor vehicle built in Japan
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 NCV69106
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front RightFWD
Fitment notes — GSP NCV69106
Front RightFWDUSA Built
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS NCV69010
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS NCV69218
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.5L L4 TN18120
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.5L L4 TN18142
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front RightFWD
Fitment notes — TOP NOTCH TN18142
Front RightFWDUSA Built
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines TO8278
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearAWD
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TO8278
RearAWDVIN F (5th Digit)
RearVIN F (5th Digit)
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 TO8384
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TO8384
AAR Joint Design
Front RightAWDLE Model or Limited or XLE Model
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines TO8387
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TO8387
AAR Joint Design
Front RightFWDVIN F (5th Digit)
Front RightHybrid LimitedVIN J (5th Digit)
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS TO86052
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearVIN J (5th Digit)
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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.

CV Axle Support Bearing Bracket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN Fits: 2.5L L4 926195
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RightFWD
Fitment notes — DORMAN 926195
RightFWDVehicle Built In U.S.A.
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GSP Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines NB1008
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
CV Carrier Bearing Bracket
Fitment notes — GSP NB1008
CV Carrier Bearing Bracket
Right
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TOP NOTCH Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines TN18295CB
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Right
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines TO5006
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RightAWD
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This table covers the brackets that mount the CV Axle Support Bearing. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners.

CV Joint Boot

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BECK/ARNLEY Popular Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines 1032942
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front OuterFor vehicle built in USA
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MEVOTECH Popular Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines DX916
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front InnerFor vehicle built in Japan
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BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines 1032946
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front InnerFor vehicle built in Japan
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BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines 1033051
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front InnerFor vehicle built in USA
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BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines 1032867
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front OuterFor vehicle built in Japan
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MEVOTECH Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines DX941
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front InnerCanadian Built
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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.

Differential Carrier Bearing / Race

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 2.5L L4 WT30210
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Fits LeftToyota trans.
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT30210
Fits:
LeftToyota trans.U760E TransmissionAutomatic Trans.or LeftToyota trans.U760F TransmissionAutomatic Trans.
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Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 30210
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
LeftToyota trans.
Fitment notes — NATIONAL 30210
LeftToyota trans.Automatic Trans.
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BCA Fits: 2.5L L4 NB30210
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
LeftAutomatic trans.
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 691210
🇺🇸 US
Front Left
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NSK Fits: 2.5L L4 R623
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Automatic trans.Right
Fitment notes — NSK R623
Automatic trans.RightAWDExc.For vehicle built in JapanTrans # 3XXXXXXXXXX
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS 691210
🇺🇸 US
Front Left
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NSK Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS R623
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Automatic trans.Right
Fitment notes — NSK R623
Automatic trans.RightExc.For vehicle built in JapanTrans # 3XXXXXXXXXX
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This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.

Differential Mount

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ANCHOR Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 10086
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear LeftAWD
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ANCHOR Fits: 2.5L L4 10085
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear RightAWD
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VAICO Fits: 2.5L L4 V700465
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearAWD
Fitment notes — VAICO V700465
RearAWDBody code ASA44
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WESTAR Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines EM7587
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Left
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WESTAR Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines EM7588
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear Right
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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.

Differential Pinion Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SKF Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines 21264
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
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TIMKEN Fits: 2.5L L4 SL260403
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearAdventure or LE Model or Limited or Platinum or SE Model or XLE Model
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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.

Drive Shaft

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SKP Popular Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines SK936722
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearAWD
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USA STANDARD GEAR Popular Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines ZDS150153
🇺🇸 US
RearAWD
Fitment notes — USA STANDARD GEAR ZDS150153
RearAWDOverall collapsed length is 89-1/2 in. from flange to flange2 piece rear driveshaftReplaces OE 37100-42090 & 37100-0R010
RearOverall collapsed length is 89-1/2 in. from flange to flange2 piece rear driveshaftReplaces OE 37100-42090 & 37100-0R010
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CARDONE Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines 655000
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearAWD
Fitment notes — CARDONE 655000
RearAWDwith 89.53 (In) Long Driveshaft
Rearwith 89.53 (In) Long Driveshaft
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DORMAN Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines 936722
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Length: 90"OE Fix
Fitment notes — DORMAN 936722
Length: 90"OE Fix
RearAWD
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines TOP401
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearAWD
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TOP401
RearAWDwith 89-9/16" Prop Shaft
Rearwith 89-9/16" Prop Shaft
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ULTRA-POWER Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines 936722
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
90" Long
Fitment notes — ULTRA-POWER 936722
90" Long
Rear4WD/AWD
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines WDS36722
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearAWD
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This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case.

Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ANCHOR Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines 6115
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Centerwith 25mm Inside Diameter Bearing(s)
Fitment notes — ANCHOR 6115
Centerwith 25mm Inside Diameter Bearing(s)3mm Centerline Of Bearing To Mounting Facewith 167mm Mounting
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PIONEER Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines 646115
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
1.0000" Bearing I.D.6.55" Mounting
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This table covers the Drive Shaft Center Support bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.

Gear Oil

ATF 64

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PENTOSIN Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS 1058113
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
1 LiterATF64 or ATF44
Fitment notes — PENTOSIN 1058113
1 LiterATF64 or ATF44ATF64 with Transmission Stamped MAM, NTJ, QNZ, QCE, SCUATF64, Clutch FluidATF64, with Trans. Stamped MANATF64, with Transmission Stamped MAM, MAN, NTJ, PDWATF64, without 10-Speed Trans.
Rear Differential
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PENTOSIN Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS 1058215
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
5 LitersATF64 or ATF44
Fitment notes — PENTOSIN 1058215
5 LitersATF64 or ATF44ATF64, Clutch FluidATF64, with Trans. Stamped MANATF64, with Transmission Stamped MAM, MAN, NTJ, PDWATF64, with Transmission Stamped MAM, NTJ, QNZ, QCE, SCUATF64, without 10-Speed Trans.
Rear Differential
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Dexron

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS 109243
🇺🇸 US
Container Type: Plastic Container
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 109243
Container Type: Plastic Container
Rear Differential1.9 qt (US quarts) capacity
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Multi-Vehicle

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS VV3246
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 Quart
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE VV3246
Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 QuartDEXRON VI, MERCON LV, DEX/MERC
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LUCAS OIL Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS 11255
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
LOW VISCOSITY SYNTHETIC MULTI-VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID1 qt
Fitment notes — LUCAS OIL 11255
LOW VISCOSITY SYNTHETIC MULTI-VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID1 qt
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LUCAS OIL Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS 18037
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Low Viscosity Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid6 Gallon
Fitment notes — LUCAS OIL 18037
Low Viscosity Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid6 Gallon
Rear Differential
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MOBIL Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS 126505
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Multi-Vehicle ATF
Fitment notes — MOBIL 126505
Multi-Vehicle ATF
Final Drive, RearQ211
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VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS 773775
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 773775
Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 Gallon
Rear Differential
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VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS 881051
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF5 Gallon Bay Box
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 881051
Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF5 Gallon Bay Box
Rear Differential
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Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
IDEMITSU Fits: 2.5L L4 30305024750
🇺🇸 US
75W90 Racing Gear Oil1 Quart
Fitment notes — IDEMITSU 30305024750
75W90 Racing Gear Oil1 Quart
Rear Differential
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VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 915052
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 915052
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Rear DifferentialAWD
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VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 915053
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
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 DifferentialAWD
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VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS 899179
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Extended Protection Full Synthetic ATF1 Quart
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 899179
Extended Protection Full Synthetic ATF1 Quart
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 Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines 30305024750
🇺🇸 US
75W90 Racing Gear Oil1 Quart
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VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 915052
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 915052
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon
AWD
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VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 915053
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
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
AWD
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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
DORMAN Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines 926960
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
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SKP Fits: all 2018 RAV4 engines SK404029
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
AWDAdventure or LE Model or Limited or Platinum or SE Model or XLE Model
Fitment notes — SKP SK404029
AWDAdventure or LE Model or Limited or Platinum or SE Model or XLE ModelRear Axle Differential Transmission Viscous Coupling Assembly
Hybrid Limited or Hybrid SE or Hybrid XLERear 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 2018 Toyota RAV4

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 2018 Toyota RAV4?

Our catalog currently lists 93 drivetrain parts for the 2018 Toyota RAV4 across 13 subcategories and 28 brands, covering both the 2.5L L4 and the 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

Do drivetrain parts differ between 2018 Toyota RAV4 engines?

Some do. 34 parts fit every engine; the other 59 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 2018 Toyota RAV4?

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 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4?

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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