The 1968 Aston Martin DB6 has 46 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 6 part types and 6 brands, covering the 4.0L L6 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1968 Aston Martin DB6, 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 (18 parts), Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (10 parts) and Axle Shaft Bearing (5 parts). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 13 parts.
The 1968 Aston Martin DB6 came with a single engine, the 4.0L L6, and every part is verified against it.
6 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 1968 Aston Martin DB6, led by SCHAEFFLER (10 parts), WJB / INMOTION PARTS (9 parts) and SKF (8 parts), plus 3 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Heavy Duty.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1968 Aston Martin DB6. 9 parts have it, including SKF BR5 (Axle Shaft Bearing) and NATIONAL 25523 (Differential Carrier Bearing / Race). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF Popular | BR5 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | LM48510 | 🇺🇸 US | Race Only | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | KLM48548 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing Only | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | KT5 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing and Race Set | View on Amazon |
| SKF | LM48510VP | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Axle Shaft 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.
5 Axle Shaft Bearing parts for the 1968 Aston Martin DB6 come from 2 brands — SCHAEFFLER and SKF. The "Popular" part is SKF BR5.
Listed part numbers: SKF BR5, SCHAEFFLER LM48510 and SCHAEFFLER KLM48548, plus the other parts above.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT25577 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Salisbury 4HA Axle | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular | 25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular | 25577 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Salisbury 4HA Axle | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB25577 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Salisbury 4HA Axle | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | 25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | K25577 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear25.4 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| SKF | BR25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF | BR25577 | 🇺🇸 US | with 3.2650 In. Outside Diameter Bearing(S)3.2650" Width | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
10 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1968 Aston Martin DB6, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, BCA and 2 other brands. NATIONAL 25523 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Economy grade, WJB / INMOTION PARTS supplies 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT25523.
The Standard Replacement section lists 8 options from NATIONAL, BCA, SCHAEFFLER and 1 other brand — built to original-equipment specification. NATIONAL 25523 is listed in this group.
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 4HA Axle | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith Salisbury 4HA Axle | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Popular | NB02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith Salisbury 4HA Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular | 02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular | 02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith Salisbury 4HA Axle | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular | 31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith Salisbury 4HA Axle | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB31520 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith Salisbury 4HA Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | M88010 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | KM88043 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outer22.225 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | KHM89446 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Inner28.575 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| SKF | M88010VP | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF | HM89410VP | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF | M88043VP | 🇺🇸 US | with 1.1880 In. Bearing Inside Diameterwith 2.6880 In. Outside Diameter Bearing(S) | View on Amazon |
| SKF | HM89446VP | 🇺🇸 US | with 1.3750 In. Bearing Inside Diameter | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
18 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts for the 1968 Aston Martin DB6 come from 5 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA, SKF and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is BCA NB02872.
The Economy section: 4 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT02820 is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 14 parts, from BCA, SKF, NATIONAL and 1 other brand. A representative part number is BCA NB02872.
Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL | 99193 | 🇺🇸 US | Automatic trans.3 speed trans. | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SR3481 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear14.3 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS99155 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith Salisbury 4HA Axle | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a grooved pinion seal surface.
3 Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1968 Aston Martin DB6, from NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 99193, 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 Outerwith Salisbury 4HA Axle | 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 are listed for the 1968 Aston Martin DB6, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and SCHAEFFLER. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS5778 carries the "Popular" badge.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS5778, BCA NS5778 and BCA NS5778V, plus the other parts above.
Universal Joint
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 15153X | 🇺🇸 US | SVLGreasable | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 25153X | 🇺🇸 US | Spicer SelectGreasable | View on Amazon |
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA Popular | 51310X | 🇺🇸 US | Spicer Life Series (SPL)Non-Greasable | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 513101X | 🇺🇸 US | Spicer Life Series (SPL)Greasable | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 5153X | 🇺🇸 US | SpicerGreasable | View on Amazon |
This table covers the U-joints in the driveshaft.
DANA supplies the 5 Universal Joint parts for the 1968 Aston Martin DB6. DANA 51310X carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 2 parts, from DANA. A representative part number is DANA 15153X.
The Heavy Duty section lists 2 options from DANA — rated for severe service. DANA 51310X is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from DANA. DANA 5153X is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: DANA 51310X, DANA 15153X and DANA 25153X, plus the other parts above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1968 Aston Martin DB6
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 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 Carrier Bearing / Race .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1968 Aston Martin DB6?
Our catalog currently lists 46 drivetrain parts for the 1968 Aston Martin DB6 across 6 subcategories and 6 brands, covering the 4.0L L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1968 Aston Martin DB6?
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 1968 Aston Martin DB6 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 1968 Aston Martin DB6?
Every part on this page is matched to the 4.0L 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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