28 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 1997 Bentley Azure, in 3 part types, covering both the 6.7L V8 Turbocharged and the 6.8L V8 Turbocharged. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The drivetrain system on the 1997 Bentley Azure moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. All 28 listed parts are Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (10 parts), Gear Oil (10 parts) and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (8 parts).
The 1997 Bentley Azure was sold with both the 6.7L V8 Turbocharged and the 6.8L V8 Turbocharged. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
4 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 1997 Bentley Azure, led by VALVOLINE (10 parts), WJB / INMOTION PARTS (8 parts) and BCA (8 parts), plus 1 more brand. Quality grades include Economy and Standard Replacement.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1997 Bentley Azure. 6 parts have it, including WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT362A (Differential Carrier Bearing / Race) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTHM88649 (Differential Pinion Bearing / Race). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | WT362A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | WT368A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Rightwith Rolls-Royce Axle | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | WT29590 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Leftwith Rolls-Royce Axle | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | WT29520 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | NB362A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | NB29520 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | NB368A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Repair Bearing | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | NB29590 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Leftwith Rolls-Royce Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
8 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1997 Bentley Azure, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS and BCA. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT362A carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Economy grade, WJB / INMOTION PARTS supplies 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT362A.
The Standard Replacement section lists 4 options from BCA — built to original-equipment specification. BCA NB362A is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT362A, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT368A and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT29590, plus the other parts above.
Differential Pinion Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | WTHM88649 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Outerwith Rolls-Royce Axle | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | SHM88610 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearOuter | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | WTHM88610 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Cup Outside Diameter (In): 2.8439999999999999 InRace | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | WTHM903210 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | WTHM903249 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Innerwith Rolls-Royce Axle | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Popular Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | NBHM88649 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Shape: Cylindrical | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | NBHM88610 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | NBHM903210 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | NBHM903249 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Innerwith Rolls-Royce Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 6.7L V8 Turbocharged | SHM88610 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearOuter | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
10 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts for the 1997 Bentley Azure come from 3 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and FAMOUS BRAND. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTHM88649.
The Economy section: 5 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS and FAMOUS BRAND. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTHM88649 is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from BCA. A representative part number is BCA NBHM88649.
1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.
Gear Oil
SAE 75W-90
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | VV820 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | VV975 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | 889785 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | 882505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | 723856 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | VV822 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil16 Gallon KEG | View on Amazon |
SAE 80W-90
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | VV831 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | 773732 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | VV838 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 6.8L V8 Turbocharged | VV836 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil16 Gallon KEG | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle.
VALVOLINE supplies the 10 Gear Oil parts for the 1997 Bentley Azure. VALVOLINE VV820 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the SAE 75W-90 grade, VALVOLINE supplies 6 parts: grouped under the catalog's "SAE 75W-90" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is VALVOLINE VV820.
In the SAE 80W-90 grade, VALVOLINE supplies 4 parts: grouped under the catalog's "SAE 80W-90" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is VALVOLINE VV831.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1997 Bentley Azure
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Match the engine first. Every drivetrain part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- 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 Gear Oil .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1997 Bentley Azure?
Our catalog currently lists 28 drivetrain parts for the 1997 Bentley Azure across 3 subcategories and 4 brands, covering both the 6.7L V8 Turbocharged and the 6.8L V8 Turbocharged. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 1997 Bentley Azure engines?
Yes. Every drivetrain part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1997 Bentley Azure?
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 1997 Bentley Azure 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 1997 Bentley Azure?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. 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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