This page lists 44 drivetrain parts for the 1968 Aston Martin DBS, across 5 part types, covering the 4.0L L6 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 1968 Aston Martin DBS, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. 38 parts of the 44 listed are Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (22 parts), Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (11 parts) and Axle Shaft Bearing (5 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 6 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 4.0L L6 — the only engine offered in the 1968 Aston Martin DBS.
The most listed brands for 1968 Aston Martin DBS drivetrain parts are SKF (9 parts), SCHAEFFLER (9 parts) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS (9 parts), plus 3 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
9 parts on this 1968 Aston Martin DBS page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including SKF BR5 (Axle Shaft Bearing) and NATIONAL 25523 (Differential Carrier Bearing / Race). Click any part number to see 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 are listed for the 1968 Aston Martin DBS, from SCHAEFFLER and SKF. SKF BR5 carries the "Popular" badge.
Part numbers include SKF BR5, SCHAEFFLER LM48510 and SCHAEFFLER KLM48548, among others listed 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 |
| SKF Popular | LM603049VP | 🇺🇸 US | with 1.7810 In. Bearing Inside Diameter | 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.
11 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1968 Aston Martin DBS come from 5 brands — SKF, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is NATIONAL 25523.
The Economy section lists 2 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT25523 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, SKF, NATIONAL, BCA and 1 other brand supply 9 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is NATIONAL 25523.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular | 02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith Salisbury 4HA Axle | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular | M88010 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular | HM89410 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular | M88043 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outer | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular | HM89446 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Inner | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB31520 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith Salisbury 4HA Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith Salisbury 4HA Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith Salisbury 4HA Axle | 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.
22 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1968 Aston Martin DBS, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, TIMKEN, BCA and 3 other brands. NATIONAL 02872 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 4 parts, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT02820.
The Standard Replacement section: 18 options from TIMKEN, BCA, SKF and 2 other brands. NATIONAL 02872 is listed in this group.
Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL | 99193 | 🇺🇸 US | Automatic trans.3 speed trans. | 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.
2 Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve parts for the 1968 Aston Martin DBS come from 2 brands — NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Part numbers include NATIONAL 99193 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99155.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NS5778V | 🇺🇸 US | Viton | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SS2633 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear16.891 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS5778 | 🇺🇸 US | Nitrile | 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.
4 Differential Pinion Seal parts for the 1968 Aston Martin DBS come from 3 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and SCHAEFFLER.
This group includes BCA NS5778V, SCHAEFFLER SS2633 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS5778 and the remaining parts above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1968 Aston Martin DBS
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 DBS?
Our catalog currently lists 44 drivetrain parts for the 1968 Aston Martin DBS across 5 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 DBS?
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 DBS 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 DBS?
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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