1985 Excalibur Phaeton Drivetrain Parts

Engine:
5.0L 305cid V8

33 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 1985 Excalibur Phaeton, in 9 part types, covering the 5.0L 305cid V8 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

The drivetrain system on the 1985 Excalibur Phaeton moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (14 parts), Differential Pinion Seal (4 parts) and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (3 parts). The other 6 part types cover the remaining 12 parts.

Axle Shaft Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL B2412
🇺🇸 US
Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — NATIONAL B2412
Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Spicer 44 Axlewith Independent Carrier Assembly
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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.

Differential Carrier Bearing / Race

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA36
🇺🇸 US
Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA36
Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Spicer 44 Axlewith Independent Carrier Assembly
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO A36
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
GoldSet
Fitment notes — ACDELCO A36
GoldSetIncludes LM603049 & LM603012, Cup and ConeTaper Bearing Set
Rearwith 8.5/8.6 IN Diameter Ring Gear
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BCA NBA36
🇺🇸 US
Taper Bearing SetIncludes Cup and Cone
Fitment notes — BCA NBA36
Taper Bearing SetIncludes Cup and Cone
Rearwith Spicer 44 Axle(S)with 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Independent Carrier Assembly
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This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.

Differential Pinion Bearing / Race

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular WTM88048
🇺🇸 US
Bearing Shape: Cylindrical
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTM88048
Bearing Shape: Cylindrical
Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Spicer 44 Axlewith Independent Carrier Assembly
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular WTM802048
🇺🇸 US
Bearing Shape: Cylindrical
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTM802048
Bearing Shape: Cylindrical
Rear Innerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Spicer 44 Axlewith Independent Carrier Assembly
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FAMOUS BRAND SM802011
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearInner
Fitment notes — FAMOUS BRAND SM802011
RearInnerSpicer 44Independent Carrier Assembly8.5" Ring Gear
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FAMOUS BRAND SM88010
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearOuter
Fitment notes — FAMOUS BRAND SM88010
RearOuterCup Bore 2.68"Cup Length .687", Spicer 441st DesignIndependent Carrier Assembly8.5" Ring Gear
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FAMOUS BRAND SM802048
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearInner
Fitment notes — FAMOUS BRAND SM802048
RearInnerSpicer 44Independent Carrier Assembly8.5" Ring Gear
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ULTRA-POWER WTM88048
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearOuter
Fitment notes — ULTRA-POWER WTM88048
RearOuterwith Independent Carrier AssySpicer 44 Axle8.5" Ring Gear
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ULTRA-POWER WTM802048
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearInner
Fitment notes — ULTRA-POWER WTM802048
RearInnerwith Independent Carrier AssySpicer 44 Axle8.5" Ring Gear
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTM802011
🇺🇸 US
Race
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTM802011
Race
Rear Innerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Spicer 44 Axlewith Independent Carrier Assembly
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTM88010
🇺🇸 US
RaceCup Outside Diameter (In): 2.6880000000000002 In
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTM88010
RaceCup Outside Diameter (In): 2.6880000000000002 In
Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Spicer 44 Axlewith Independent Carrier Assembly
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BCA Popular NBM802048
🇺🇸 US
Bearing Shape: Cylindrical
Fitment notes — BCA NBM802048
Bearing Shape: Cylindrical
Rear Innerwith Spicer 44 Axle(S)with 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Independent Carrier Assembly
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BCA NBM88010
🇺🇸 US
Race
Fitment notes — BCA NBM88010
Race
Rear Outerwith Spicer 44 Axle(S)with 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Independent Carrier Assembly
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BCA NBM802011
🇺🇸 US
Race
Fitment notes — BCA NBM802011
Race
Rear Innerwith Spicer 44 Axle(S)with 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Independent Carrier Assembly
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BCA NBM88048
🇺🇸 US
Bearing Shape: Cylindrical
Fitment notes — BCA NBM88048
Bearing Shape: Cylindrical
Rear Outerwith Spicer 44 Axle(S)with 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Independent Carrier Assembly
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BCA NBBR52
🇺🇸 US
Bearing & Race
Fitment notes — BCA NBBR52
Bearing & Race
Rear Outerwith Spicer 44 Axle(S)with 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Independent Carrier Assembly
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This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.

Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SCHAEFFLER SS3478
🇺🇸 US
Rear
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99187
🇺🇸 US
Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99187
Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Spicer 44 AxleCarrier Unit Independent
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This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a grooved pinion seal surface.

Differential Pinion Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BCA NS9316
🇺🇸 US
Rear Outerwith Spicer 44 Axle(S)
Fitment notes — BCA NS9316
Rear Outerwith Spicer 44 Axle(S)with 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Independent Carrier Assembly
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NATIONAL 9316
🇺🇸 US
Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — NATIONAL 9316
Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Spicer 44 AxleCarrier Unit Independent
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SCHAEFFLER SS3226
🇺🇸 US
Type of construction: FrsaiRubber, Spring, Auxiliary Lip, Inner shell
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER SS3226
Type of construction: FrsaiRubber, Spring, Auxiliary Lip, Inner shell
Rearwith Dana 80 Axle
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS9316
🇺🇸 US
Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS9316
Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Spicer 44 AxleCarrier Unit Independent
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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.

Differential Rebuild Kit

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WJB / INMOTION PARTS WKRA339A
🇺🇸 US
Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WKRA339A
Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Spicer 44 Axlewith Independent Carrier Assembly
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This table covers kits that group the bearings, races and seals for a differential rebuild.

Differential Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BCA NS88187
🇺🇸 US
Rearwith Spicer 44 Axle(S)
Fitment notes — BCA NS88187
Rearwith Spicer 44 Axle(S)with 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Independent Carrier Assembly
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NATIONAL 99150
🇺🇸 US
Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — NATIONAL 99150
Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Spicer 44 DifferentialCarrier Unit Independent
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99150
🇺🇸 US
Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99150
Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring GearCarrier Unit Independentwith Spicer 44 Differential
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This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Differential seal surface.

Differential Ring and Pinion

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
RICHMOND D44
🇺🇸 US
EXCel
Fitment notes — RICHMOND D44
EXCel
RearDana 44 Standard Differential
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DANA 7060174X
🇺🇸 US
Spicer
Fitment notes — DANA 7060174X
Spicer
Rearwith 3.73 Gear Ratiowith Dana 44 Axle
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MOTIVE GEAR D44
🇺🇸 US
RearDual Drilled for 3/8" and 7/16" Ring Gear Bolts
Fitment notes — MOTIVE GEAR D44
RearDual Drilled for 3/8" and 7/16" Ring Gear BoltsDana 44 Standard Differential
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This table covers the ring-and-pinion gear sets that set the axle ratio.

Differential Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL 473227V
🇺🇸 US
Viton
Fitment notes — NATIONAL 473227V
Viton
Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gearwith Spicer 44 DifferentialCarrier Unit Independent
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS473227V
🇺🇸 US
RearViton Type
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS473227V
RearViton Typewith 8.5 IN Ring GearCarrier Unit Independentwith Spicer 44 Differential
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This table covers the seals at the Differential. 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.

Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1985 Excalibur Phaeton

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 5.0L 305cid 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 Pinion Seal .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many drivetrain parts fit the 1985 Excalibur Phaeton?

Our catalog currently lists 33 drivetrain parts for the 1985 Excalibur Phaeton across 9 subcategories and 10 brands, covering the 5.0L 305cid V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1985 Excalibur Phaeton?

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 Excalibur Phaeton 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 Excalibur Phaeton?

Every part on this page is matched to the 5.0L 305cid 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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