2021 Toyota Highlander Drivetrain Parts

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This page lists 34 drivetrain parts for the 2021 Toyota Highlander, across 5 part types, covering both the 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS and the 3.5L V6. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.

On the 2021 Toyota Highlander, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. 31 parts of the 34 listed are CV Axle (17 parts), Gear Oil (12 parts) and Axle Shaft Seal (2 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.

Axle Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TIMKEN Fits: all 2021 Highlander engines SL260534
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear Left
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TIMKEN Fits: all 2021 Highlander engines SL260535
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear Right
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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
TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: all 2021 Highlander engines TN18199
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Right
Fitment notes — TOP NOTCH TN18199
Front Right
Front RightFWD
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TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: all 2021 Highlander engines TO86044
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TO86044
AAR Joint Design
Front LeftVIN A or B (5th Digit)
Front LeftVIN Z (5th digit)
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TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 3.5L V6 TO86043
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TO86043
AAR Joint Design
Front RightAWDVIN Z (5th Digit)
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CARDONE Fits: 3.5L V6 665425
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear RightAWD
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS NCV69212
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Left
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GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS NCV69213
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Right
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GSP Fits: all 2021 Highlander engines NCV69228
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Left
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GSP Fits: all 2021 Highlander engines NCV69226
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Right
Fitment notes — GSP NCV69226
Front Right
Front RightFWD
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GSP Fits: 3.5L V6 NCV69275
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear RightLimited or Platinum or XSE Model
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GSP Fits: 3.5L V6 NCV69225
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightAWD
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GSP Fits: 3.5L V6 NCV69274
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear LeftLimited or Platinum or XSE Model
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS TN18191
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Right
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS TO86039
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftAWD
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TO86039
Rear LeftAWDVIN B (5th Digit)
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS TO86046
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TO86046
AAR Joint Design
Front RightVIN A (5th Digit)VIN B (5th Digit)
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 3.5L V6 TO86036
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear RightAWD
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TO86036
Rear RightAWDwithout Torque Vectoring DifferentialVIN Z (5th Digit)
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 3.5L V6 TO86040
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftAWD
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TO86040
Rear LeftAWDVIN Z (5th Digit)without Torque Vectoring Differential
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 3.5L V6 TO86041
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear RightVIN Z (5th Digit)
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE TO86041
Rear RightVIN Z (5th Digit)with Torque Vectoring Differential
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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.

Differential Pinion Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TIMKEN Fits: 3.5L V6 SL260610
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearL Model or LE 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.

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 DifferentialAWD
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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 DifferentialAWD
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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 DifferentialAWD1.9 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
Rear DifferentialAWD
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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
Rear DifferentialAWD
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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 DifferentialAWD
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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, Rear
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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 DifferentialAWD
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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 DifferentialAWD
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Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
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 DifferentialAWD
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VALVOLINE Fits: 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: 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
VALVOLINE Fits: 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
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VALVOLINE Fits: 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
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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.

Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2021 Toyota Highlander

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 Highlander?

Our catalog currently lists 34 drivetrain parts for the 2021 Toyota Highlander across 5 subcategories and 10 brands, covering both the 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS and the 3.5L V6. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

Do drivetrain parts differ between 2021 Toyota Highlander engines?

Some do. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 28 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 Highlander?

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 Highlander 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 Highlander?

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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