This page lists 36 drivetrain parts for the 1952 Hudson Wasp, across 6 part types, covering both the 3.8L 232cid L6 and the 4.3L 262cid L6. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The drivetrain system on the 1952 Hudson Wasp moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (13 parts), Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (10 parts) and Differential Pinion Seal (5 parts). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 8 parts.
The 1952 Hudson Wasp was sold with both the 3.8L 232cid L6 and the 4.3L 262cid L6. 12 parts fit every engine; the other 24 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1952 Hudson Wasp drivetrain parts are BCA (12 parts), WJB / INMOTION PARTS (11 parts) and NATIONAL (7 parts), plus 5 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
6 parts on this 1952 Hudson Wasp 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 Fits: all 1952 Wasp engines | WT25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1952 Wasp engines | WT25580 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1952 Wasp engines | WT25577 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular Fits: all 1952 Wasp engines | 25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular Fits: all 1952 Wasp engines | 25580 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: all 1952 Wasp engines | 25580 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1952 Wasp engines | NB25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1952 Wasp engines | NB25580 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Spicer 41 Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1952 Wasp engines | NB25577 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Spicer 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1952 Wasp engines | 25577 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
10 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1952 Hudson Wasp come from 4 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL, BCA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is NATIONAL 25523. Every part fits both the 3.8L 232cid L6 and the 4.3L 262cid L6.
The Economy section lists 3 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 and ACDELCO supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is NATIONAL 25523.
Differential Cover Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Fits: all 1952 Wasp engines | RDS6629 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Spicer 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: all 1952 Wasp engines | 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 1952 Hudson Wasp come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ. Every part fits both the 3.8L 232cid L6 and the 4.3L 262cid L6.
This group includes FEL-PRO RDS6629 and VICTOR REINZ 711481100.
Differential Pinion Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | WT02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | WT31520 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | WT02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | WT31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | 02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | 02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | 31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | NB02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | NB31520 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | NB3820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | NB02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith Spicer 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | NB31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith Spicer 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | NB3877 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith Spicer 41 Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
13 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1952 Hudson Wasp, from BCA, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and NATIONAL. 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: 9 options from BCA and NATIONAL. NATIONAL 02820 is listed in this group.
Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | SR3481 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear14.3 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | 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.
2 Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve parts for the 1952 Hudson Wasp come from 2 brands — SCHAEFFLER and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
This group includes SCHAEFFLER SR3481 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99155.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | WS5778 | 🇺🇸 US | Nitrile | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | NS5778 | 🇺🇸 US | Nitrile | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | NS5778V | 🇺🇸 US | Viton | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | SS2633 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear16.891 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | 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 1952 Hudson Wasp come from 3 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and SCHAEFFLER. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS5778.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS5778, BCA NS5778 and BCA NS5778V, plus the other parts above.
Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | RB88107BVV | 🇺🇸 US | Slip Yoke Style | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | NB88107BVV | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing Only | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | 88107BVV | 🇺🇸 US | Slip Yoke Stylewith 35mm Bearing Inside Diameter | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METRO Fits: 4.3L 262cid L6 | RP250 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Sold Individually | 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.
4 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing parts are listed for the 1952 Hudson Wasp, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA, NATIONAL and 1 other brand.
Economy: 1 part, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB88107BVV.
The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from BCA and NATIONAL. BCA NB88107BVV is listed in this group.
1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB88107BVV, BCA NB88107BVV and NATIONAL 88107BVV, plus the other parts above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1952 Hudson Wasp
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. Some drivetrain parts fit every engine; others are 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 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1952 Hudson Wasp?
Our catalog currently lists 36 drivetrain parts for the 1952 Hudson Wasp across 6 subcategories and 8 brands, covering both the 3.8L 232cid L6 and the 4.3L 262cid L6. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 1952 Hudson Wasp engines?
Some do. 12 parts fit every engine; the other 24 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. 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 1952 Hudson Wasp?
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 1952 Hudson Wasp 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 1952 Hudson Wasp?
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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