The 1963 Checker Aerobus has 50 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 9 part types and 10 brands, covering the 5.2L 318cid V8 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1963 Checker Aerobus, 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 (15 parts), Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing (9 parts) and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (8 parts). The other 6 part types cover the remaining 18 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 5.2L 318cid V8 — the only engine offered in the 1963 Checker Aerobus.
The most listed brands for 1963 Checker Aerobus drivetrain parts are WJB / INMOTION PARTS (10 parts), DANA (9 parts) and SKF (8 parts), plus 7 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Heavy Duty.
9 parts on this 1963 Checker Aerobus page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including NATIONAL 25523 (Differential Carrier Bearing / Race) and NATIONAL 02820 (Differential Pinion Bearing / Race). Click any part number to see 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 | BR25520 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
8 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1963 Checker Aerobus come from 5 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, BCA 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, NATIONAL, BCA, SCHAEFFLER and 1 other brand supply 6 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is NATIONAL 25523.
Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 25523, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT25523 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT25577, plus the other parts 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 for the 1963 Checker Aerobus come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.
This group includes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular | 02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular | 02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| SKF Popular | BR52 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outer | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB31520 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith Spicer 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith Spicer 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| SKF | M88010VP | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF | HM89410VP | 🇺🇸 US | Race | 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.
15 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1963 Checker Aerobus, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, SKF, BCA and 1 other brand. NATIONAL 02820 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 4 parts, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT02820.
The Standard Replacement section: 11 options from SKF, BCA and NATIONAL. NATIONAL 02820 is listed in this group.
Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL | 99193 | 🇺🇸 US | Automatic trans.Borg Warner trans. | 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 for the 1963 Checker Aerobus come from 3 brands — 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 | 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 OuterViton Type | 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 for the 1963 Checker Aerobus come from 4 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, SKF, BCA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is SKF 15788.
Listed part numbers: SKF 15788, BCA NS5778V and SCHAEFFLER SS2633, plus the other parts above.
Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WCHB88107A | 🇺🇸 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 |
| DANA | 25141750X | 🇺🇸 US | Spicer SelectContains Rubber Piece only | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | HB88107A | 🇺🇸 US | Includes Bearing and Support | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | 102399 | 🇺🇸 US | 25 mm Width72 mm Outside Diameter | View on Amazon |
| SKF | HB88107A | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| SKF | BR88107 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing Only | 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.
9 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing parts are listed for the 1963 Checker Aerobus, from ANCHOR, SKF, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and 4 other brands. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WCHB88107A carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 1 part, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WCHB88107A.
The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from ANCHOR, SKF, ACDELCO and 3 other brands. ANCHOR 6056 is listed in this group.
This group includes WJB / INMOTION PARTS WCHB88107A, ANCHOR 6056 and ACDELCO HB88107A and the remaining parts above.
Universal Joint
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 15153X | 🇺🇸 US | SVLGreasable | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 25153X | 🇺🇸 US | Spicer SelectGreasable | View on Amazon |
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA Popular | 51310X | 🇺🇸 US | Spicer Life Series (SPL)Non-Greasable | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 513101X | 🇺🇸 US | Spicer Life Series (SPL)Greasable | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 5153X | 🇺🇸 US | SpicerGreasable | View on Amazon |
This table covers the U-joints in the driveshaft.
5 Universal Joint parts for the 1963 Checker Aerobus come from DANA. The "Popular" part is DANA 51310X.
The Economy section: 2 options from DANA. DANA 15153X is listed in this group.
In the Heavy Duty grade, DANA supplies 2 parts: rated for severe service. A representative part number is DANA 51310X.
Standard Replacement: 1 part, from DANA. A representative part number is DANA 5153X.
This group includes DANA 51310X, DANA 15153X and DANA 25153X and the remaining parts above.
Universal Joint Ball Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 10018465 | 🇺🇸 US | SpicerGreasable | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Universal Joint Ball kits.
One part is listed for the 1963 Checker Aerobus — DANA 10018465.
Universal Joint Yoke
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 211544X | 🇺🇸 US | FSGRDouble Cardan CV Centering Yoke | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 211355X | 🇺🇸 US | FSGRDouble Cardan CV Centering Yoke | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Universal Joint yokes.
2 Universal Joint Yoke parts for the 1963 Checker Aerobus come from DANA.
Part numbers include DANA 211544X and DANA 211355X.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1963 Checker Aerobus
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 5.2L 318cid 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 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1963 Checker Aerobus?
Our catalog currently lists 50 drivetrain parts for the 1963 Checker Aerobus across 9 subcategories and 10 brands, covering the 5.2L 318cid V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1963 Checker Aerobus?
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 1963 Checker Aerobus 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 1963 Checker Aerobus?
Every part on this page is matched to the 5.2L 318cid 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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