11 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 1973 Saab 96, in 2 part types, covering the 1.7L V4 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1973 Saab 96, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. All 11 listed parts are Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (9 parts) and Differential Seal (2 parts).
The 1973 Saab 96 came with a single engine, the 1.7L V4, and every part is verified against it.
5 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 1973 Saab 96, led by TIMKEN (4 parts), WJB / INMOTION PARTS (2 parts) and BCA (2 parts), plus 2 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1973 Saab 96. 2 parts have it, including TIMKEN LM29749 (Differential Carrier Bearing / Race) and TIMKEN SET45 (Differential Carrier 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 | RB6007 | 🇺🇸 US | RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | RB6208 | 🇺🇸 US | LeftManual trans. | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Popular | LM29749 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Borg Warner T269U, T35RB, T393K, T399RAutomatic Trans. | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular | SET45 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing & Race Set Bearing and Race Set | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB107 | 🇺🇸 US | RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB208 | 🇺🇸 US | LeftManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 107 | 🇺🇸 US | RightManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 208 | 🇺🇸 US | LeftManual trans. | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | LM29710 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
9 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1973 Saab 96, from TIMKEN, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and 1 other brand. TIMKEN LM29749 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 RB6007.
The Standard Replacement section lists 7 options from TIMKEN, BCA and NATIONAL — built to original-equipment specification. TIMKEN LM29749 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: TIMKEN LM29749, WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6007 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6208, plus the other parts above.
Differential Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER | SS2450 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 3 speed trans.Trans. code T35 or Trans. code T37 | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | 223510 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
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.
2 Differential Seal parts for the 1973 Saab 96 come from 2 brands — SCHAEFFLER and TIMKEN.
Part numbers include SCHAEFFLER SS2450 and TIMKEN 223510.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1973 Saab 96
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 1.7L V4 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 Carrier Bearing / Race and Differential Seal .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1973 Saab 96?
Our catalog currently lists 11 drivetrain parts for the 1973 Saab 96 across 2 subcategories and 5 brands, covering the 1.7L V4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1973 Saab 96?
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 Saab 96 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 Saab 96?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.7L V4 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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