22 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 1985 Aston Martin V-8, in 2 part types, covering the 5.3L V8 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The drivetrain system on the 1985 Aston Martin V-8 moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. All 22 listed parts are Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (13 parts) and Axle Shaft Bearing (9 parts).
The 1985 Aston Martin V-8 came with a single engine, the 5.3L V8, and every part is verified against it.
7 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 1985 Aston Martin V-8, led by SKF (5 parts), SCHAEFFLER (5 parts) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS (4 parts), plus 4 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1985 Aston Martin V-8. 5 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 1985 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.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA17, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTL68111 and SKF BR17, 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 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 1985 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.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1985 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 Carrier Bearing / Race and Axle Shaft Bearing .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1985 Aston Martin V-8?
Our catalog currently lists 22 drivetrain parts for the 1985 Aston Martin V-8 across 2 subcategories and 7 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 1985 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 1985 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 1985 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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