This page lists 43 drivetrain parts for the 1981 Aston Martin V-8, across 3 part types, covering the 5.3L V8 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The drivetrain system on the 1981 Aston Martin V-8 moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. All 43 listed parts are Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (21 parts), Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (13 parts) and Axle Shaft Bearing (9 parts).
The 1981 Aston Martin V-8 came with a single engine, the 5.3L V8, and every part is verified against it.
8 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 1981 Aston Martin V-8, led by SKF (9 parts), WJB / INMOTION PARTS (8 parts) and SCHAEFFLER (8 parts), plus 5 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1981 Aston Martin V-8. 10 parts have it, including WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA17 (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
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WTA17 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing & Race Set | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WTL68111 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF Popular | BR17 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBA17 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing & Race SetIncludes Cup and Cone | View on Amazon |
| NSK | L68149 | 🇺🇸 US | Inside Diameter: 35 MMWidth, Outer Race: 16.76 mm | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | L68111 | 🇺🇸 US | Race Only | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | KT17 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing and Race Set | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | KL68149 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear16.764 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| SKF | L68111VP | 🇺🇸 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.
9 Axle Shaft Bearing parts for the 1981 Aston Martin V-8 come from 5 brands — SCHAEFFLER, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, SKF and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA17.
The Economy section lists 2 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA17 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, SCHAEFFLER, SKF, BCA and 1 other brand supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is SKF BR17.
Part numbers include WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA17, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTL68111 and SKF BR17, 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 4HU Axle | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular | 25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular | 25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular | 25577 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB25577 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Salisbury 4HU Axle | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 25577 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Salisbury 4HU 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 | LM603049VP | 🇺🇸 US | with 1.7810 In. Bearing Inside Diameter | 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.
13 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1981 Aston Martin V-8, from SKF, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL and 3 other brands. NATIONAL 25523 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 2 parts, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT25523.
The Standard Replacement section: 11 options from SKF, NATIONAL, TIMKEN and 2 other brands. NATIONAL 25523 is listed in this group.
Differential Pinion Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WTM88010 | 🇺🇸 US | RaceCup Outside Diameter (In): 2.6880000000000002 In | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND | SM88010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearOUTER | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WTM88043 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith Salisbury 4HU Axle | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WTHM89410 | 🇺🇸 US | RaceCup Outside Diameter (mm): 76.2 MM | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WTHM89446 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith Salisbury 4HU Axle | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Popular | NBM88010 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular | M88010 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular | HM89410 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular | HM89446 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Inner | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBHM89410 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBM88043 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith Salisbury 4HU Axle | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBHM89446 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing Shape: Cylindrical | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | M88043 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith Salisbury 4HU 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 |
| TIMKEN | M88043 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outer | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
21 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts for the 1981 Aston Martin V-8 come from 7 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA, TIMKEN and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTM88010.
The Economy section: 5 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS and FAMOUS BRAND. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTM88010 is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 16 parts, from BCA, TIMKEN, SKF and 2 other brands. A representative part number is BCA NBM88010.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1981 Aston Martin V-8
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 5.3L V8 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 1981 Aston Martin V-8?
Our catalog currently lists 43 drivetrain parts for the 1981 Aston Martin V-8 across 3 subcategories and 8 brands, covering the 5.3L V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1981 Aston Martin V-8?
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 1981 Aston Martin V-8 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 1981 Aston Martin V-8?
Every part on this page is matched to the 5.3L V8 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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