This page lists 20 drivetrain parts for the 1952 Aston Martin DB2, across 4 part types, covering the 2.6L L6 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 1952 Aston Martin DB2, 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 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (9 parts), Differential Pinion Seal (5 parts) and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (4 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 2 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.6L L6 — the only engine offered in the 1952 Aston Martin DB2.
The most listed brands for 1952 Aston Martin DB2 drivetrain parts are WJB / INMOTION PARTS (8 parts), BCA (8 parts) and NATIONAL (2 parts), plus 1 more brand. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
3 parts on this 1952 Aston Martin DB2 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including NATIONAL 02820 (Differential Pinion Bearing / Race) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS5778 (Differential Pinion Seal). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT24721 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT24780 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Salisbury 3HA Axle | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NB24721 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB24780 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Salisbury 3HA Axle | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
4 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1952 Aston Martin DB2 come from 2 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS and BCA.
The Economy section lists 2 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT24721 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, BCA supplies 2 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is BCA NB24721.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT24721, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT24780 and BCA NB24721, plus the other parts above.
Differential Pinion Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT31520 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith Salisbury 3HA Axle | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular | 02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular | 02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith Salisbury 3HA Axle | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB31520 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith Salisbury 3HA Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB31593 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith Salisbury 3HA Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
9 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1952 Aston Martin DB2, from BCA, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and NATIONAL. NATIONAL 02820 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 3 parts, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT02820.
The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from BCA and NATIONAL. NATIONAL 02820 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 02820, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT02820 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT31520, plus the other parts above.
Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER | SR3481 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear14.3 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS99155 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith Salisbury 3HA Axle | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a grooved pinion seal surface.
2 Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve parts for the 1952 Aston Martin DB2 come from 2 brands — SCHAEFFLER and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
This group includes SCHAEFFLER SR3481 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99155.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WS5778 | 🇺🇸 US | Nitrile | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NS5778 | 🇺🇸 US | Nitrile | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NS5778V | 🇺🇸 US | Viton | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SS2633 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear16.891 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS5778V | 🇺🇸 US | Rear OuterViton Type | 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.
5 Differential Pinion Seal parts for the 1952 Aston Martin DB2 come from 3 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and SCHAEFFLER. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS5778.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS5778, BCA NS5778 and BCA NS5778V, plus the other parts above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1952 Aston Martin DB2
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 2.6L L6 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: Differential Pinion Bearing / Race and Differential Pinion Seal .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1952 Aston Martin DB2?
Our catalog currently lists 20 drivetrain parts for the 1952 Aston Martin DB2 across 4 subcategories and 4 brands, covering the 2.6L L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1952 Aston Martin DB2?
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 1952 Aston Martin DB2 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 1952 Aston Martin DB2?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.6L L6 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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