2021 Toyota Avalon Drivetrain Parts

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The 2021 Toyota Avalon has 33 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 8 part types and 12 brands, covering all 3 engine options (2.5L L4, 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS and 3.5L V6). Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

On the 2021 Toyota Avalon, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. 26 parts of the 33 listed are CV Axle (20 parts), Gear Oil (3 parts) and Transfer Case Fluid (3 parts). The other 5 part types cover the remaining 7 parts.

4WD Actuator

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACKOJA Fits: 2.5L L4 A701032
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
All-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 Fits: all 2021 Avalon engines 711096
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear
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TIMKEN Fits: all 2021 Avalon engines SL260456
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear
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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

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
APWI Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 TO8451
🇺🇸 US
Front LeftFWD
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GSP Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS NCV69210
🇺🇸 US
Front Right
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GSP Popular Fits: 3.5L V6 NCV69236
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 TN18151
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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APWI Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS TO8496
🇺🇸 US
Front Left
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APWI Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS TO8497
🇺🇸 US
Front Right
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 NCV69152
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 NCV69131
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 NCV69122
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS NCV69209
🇺🇸 US
Front Left
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GSP Fits: 3.5L V6 NCV69234
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 3.5L V6 TN18208
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 3.5L V6 TN18206
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 TO86108
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TO86108
AAR Joint Design
Front Left
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 TO86011
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TO86011
AAR Joint Design
Front LeftFor vehicle built in Japan
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 TO86016
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TO86016
AAR Joint Design
Front RightAWDNorth America BuiltFrom 09/2020
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 TO86009
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TO86009
AAR Joint Design
Front RightFor vehicle built in JapanThru 08/2020
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 TO8432
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TO8432
AAR Joint Design
Front LeftNorth America Built
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS TO86073
🇺🇸 US
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TO86073
AAR Joint Design
Front Left
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 3.5L V6 TO86065
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TO86065
AAR Joint Design
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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 Joint Boot

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2021 Avalon engines 1033191
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Inner
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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 Pinion Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TIMKEN Fits: 2.5L L4, 3.5L V6 SL260403
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear
Fitment notes — TIMKEN SL260403
Rear
RearLimited 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.

Gear Oil

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
IDEMITSU Fits: all 2021 Avalon engines 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, 3.5L V6 915052
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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, 3.5L V6 915053
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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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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 2021 Avalon engines 30305024750
🇺🇸 US
75W90 Racing Gear Oil1 Quart
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VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4, 3.5L V6 915052
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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, 3.5L V6 915053
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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 2021 Avalon engines 926960
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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SKP Fits: 2.5L L4, 3.5L V6 SK404029
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AWDRear 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 2021 Toyota Avalon

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 2021 Toyota Avalon?

Our catalog currently lists 33 drivetrain parts for the 2021 Toyota Avalon across 8 subcategories and 12 brands, covering all 3 engine options (2.5L L4, 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS and 3.5L V6). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

Do drivetrain parts differ between 2021 Toyota Avalon engines?

Some do. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 27 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 2021 Toyota Avalon?

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 Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon?

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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