Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn & Bentley MkVI Rear Axle Parts — Bearings, Crown Wheel & Differential 1946–1955

Exotic Car Parts stocks a comprehensive range of rear axle and differential parts for the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith, Silver Dawn and Bentley MkVI and R Type — the Crewe-built motor cars produced from 1946 to 1955. We stock rear wheel bearings, crown wheel and pinion sets, axle shaft seals, differential components and all associated rear axle hardware. Always have your chassis number ready before ordering. Call us on +1 845 595 9822 seven days a week.

Rear Wheel Bearing — Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn & Bentley MkVI

We stock the genuine rear wheel bearing (RG5365) at $800 for the Silver Wraith, Silver Dawn, Bentley MkVI and R Type. The rear wheel bearings on these cars carry the full weight of the vehicle at the rear axle and are subject to significant load. Worn rear wheel bearings present as a rumbling or droning noise from the rear of the car that changes pitch with vehicle speed, or as excessive play at the rear wheel. These are tapered roller bearings requiring correct preload adjustment on installation — always confirm your chassis number before ordering as bearing specifications varied during production.

Crown Wheel, Pinion & Differential Parts

We stock crown wheel and pinion sets, differential side gears, thrust washers, pinion bearings and all associated differential hardware for the Silver Wraith, Silver Dawn, Bentley MkVI and R Type. Differential noise on these cars — a whine under acceleration that disappears on the overrun, or a clunk when taking up drive — indicates worn crown wheel and pinion teeth or excessive backlash. Correct shimming and preload of the differential is essential during rebuild. We stock axle shaft oil seals and all hardware needed for a complete rear axle overhaul. Call +1 845 595 9822 seven days a week with your chassis number, or email joe@exoticcarparts.com.

Rear Axle Maintenance on Classic Rolls-Royce & Bentley

The rear axle on the Silver Dawn and Bentley MkVI is a hypoid bevel differential unit — robust by design but requiring the correct hypoid gear oil at the right level to prevent wear. Oil leaks from the axle shaft seals or pinion seal are the most common issue on these cars and should be addressed promptly to prevent bearing damage from oil starvation. We stock all axle seals and gaskets for a complete seal replacement. Always have your chassis number to hand when ordering any rear axle component — these models went through running changes during production.