50 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 1961 Checker Superba, in 6 part types, covering the 3.7L 226cid L6 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1961 Checker Superba, 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 (17 parts), Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing (15 parts) and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (8 parts). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 10 parts.
The 1961 Checker Superba came with a single engine, the 3.7L 226cid L6, and every part is verified against it.
11 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 1961 Checker Superba, led by WJB / INMOTION PARTS (11 parts), BCA (11 parts) and NATIONAL (8 parts), plus 8 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1961 Checker Superba. 10 parts have it, including NATIONAL 25523 (Differential Carrier Bearing / Race) and BCA NB02872 (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 | WT25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT25577 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular | 25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular | 25577 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB25577 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Spicer 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | K25590 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear25.400 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| SKF | BR25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | 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 1961 Checker Superba, 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 6 options from NATIONAL, BCA, SCHAEFFLER and 1 other brand — built to original-equipment specification. NATIONAL 25523 is listed in this group.
Part numbers include NATIONAL 25523, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT25523 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT25577, among others listed above.
Differential Cover Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO | RDS6629 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Spicer 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ | 711481100 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Dana 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gaskets that seal the Differential Cover. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.
2 Differential Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 1961 Checker Superba, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.
Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO RDS6629 and VICTOR REINZ 711481100.
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 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Popular | NB02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith Spicer 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular | 02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular | 02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular | 31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB31520 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith Spicer 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | K2872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outer22.225 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | 2820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | 31520 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF | BR02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF | BR31520 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF | BR31594 | 🇺🇸 US | with 1.3750 In. Bearing Inside Diameter | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
17 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts for the 1961 Checker Superba come from 5 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA, NATIONAL 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: 13 parts, from BCA, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and 1 other brand. A representative part number is BCA NB02872.
Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL | 99193 | 🇺🇸 US | with 3-Speed Borg Warner T12 Transmission | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SR3481 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear14.3 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS99155 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | 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 1961 Checker Superba, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF Popular | 15788 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear | 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 | WS5778 | 🇺🇸 US | Nitrile | 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 1961 Checker Superba, from BCA, SKF, SCHAEFFLER and 1 other brand. SKF 15788 carries the "Popular" badge.
This group includes SKF 15788, BCA NS5778 and BCA NS5778V and the remaining parts above.
Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL Popular | A6056 | 🇺🇸 US | MRC Driveline | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WCHB88107A | 🇺🇸 US | Includes Bearing and Support | View on Amazon |
| DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL | A6027 | 🇺🇸 US | MRC Driveline | View on Amazon |
| DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL | A60156 | 🇺🇸 US | MRC Driveline | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | RB88107BVV | 🇺🇸 US | Slip Yoke Stylewith Spicer 1280,1310,1330,1410 U-Joint(S) | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WCHB88107B | 🇺🇸 US | Includes Bearing and Support | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANCHOR Popular | 6056 | 🇺🇸 US | Centerwith 35mm Inside Diameter Bearing(s) | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | HB88107A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldAssembly | View on Amazon |
| ANCHOR | 6027 | 🇺🇸 US | CenterCushion Only | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBHB88107A | 🇺🇸 US | Includes Bearing and SupportSlingers Not Included | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB88107BVV | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing Only | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBHB88107B | 🇺🇸 US | Includes Bearing and Support or Bearing OnlyContains Slingers | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 25141750X | 🇺🇸 US | Spicer SelectContains Rubber Piece only | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | HB88107A | 🇺🇸 US | Includes Bearing and Support | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 88107BVV | 🇺🇸 US | Slip Yoke Stylewith 35mm Bearing Inside Diameter | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Drive Shaft Center Support 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.
15 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing parts for the 1961 Checker Superba come from 7 brands — DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A6056.
The Economy section: 6 options from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A6056 is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from BCA, ANCHOR, NATIONAL and 2 other brands. A representative part number is ANCHOR 6056.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1961 Checker Superba
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 3.7L 226cid 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 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1961 Checker Superba?
Our catalog currently lists 50 drivetrain parts for the 1961 Checker Superba across 6 subcategories and 11 brands, covering the 3.7L 226cid L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1961 Checker Superba?
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 1961 Checker Superba 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 1961 Checker Superba?
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.7L 226cid 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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