15 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 1973 Lotus Elan, in 3 part types, covering the 1.6L L4 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1973 Lotus Elan, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. All 15 listed parts are Universal Joint (7 parts), Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (6 parts) and Axle Shaft Bearing (2 parts).
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.6L L4 — the only engine offered in the 1973 Lotus Elan.
The most listed brands for 1973 Lotus Elan drivetrain parts are SKF (5 parts), SCHAEFFLER (2 parts) and GMB (2 parts), plus 4 more brands.
4 parts on this 1973 Lotus Elan page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including SKF M88010VP (Differential Pinion Bearing / Race) and GMB 2200500 (Universal Joint). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRIC | 41190000E | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | C-TEK | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | 62062RSC3 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
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.
2 Axle Shaft Bearing parts are listed for the 1973 Lotus Elan, from CENTRIC and TIMKEN.
Part numbers include CENTRIC 41190000E and TIMKEN 62062RSC3.
Differential Pinion Bearing / Race
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF Popular | M88010VP | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF Popular | M88043VP | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with 1.1880 In. Bearing Inside Diameterwith 2.6880 In. Outside Diameter Bearing(S) | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | M88010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | KM88043 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Inner22.225 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| SKF | M88010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rear Outer | View on Amazon |
| SKF | M88043 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rear Outer | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
6 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1973 Lotus Elan, from SKF and SCHAEFFLER. SKF M88010VP carries the "Popular" badge.
Listed part numbers: SKF M88010VP, SKF M88043VP and SCHAEFFLER M88010, plus the other parts above.
Universal Joint
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMB Popular | 2200500 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GreasableGrease Fitting in Cross | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular | 341 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rear Driveshaft at Rear AxleExcept Short Grease Fitting | View on Amazon |
| FVP | 2200500 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GreasableGrease Fitting in Cross | View on Amazon |
| FVP | 2200600 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GreasableGrease Fitting in Bearing Cap | View on Amazon |
| GMB | 2200600 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GreasableGrease Fitting in Bearing Cap | View on Amazon |
| MOOG | 341BL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axlewith Short Grease Fitting | View on Amazon |
| SKF | UJ341 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Greaseable | View on Amazon |
This table covers the U-joints in the driveshaft.
7 Universal Joint parts for the 1973 Lotus Elan come from 4 brands — GMB, MOOG, FVP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GMB 2200500.
Part numbers include GMB 2200500 and MOOG 341, among others listed above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1973 Lotus Elan
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 1.6L L4 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: Universal Joint and Differential Pinion Bearing / Race .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1973 Lotus Elan?
Our catalog currently lists 15 drivetrain parts for the 1973 Lotus Elan across 3 subcategories and 7 brands, covering the 1.6L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1973 Lotus Elan?
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 1973 Lotus Elan 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 1973 Lotus Elan?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.6L L4 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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