Beck Arnley 052-1617 Wheel Seal - Front, Front Inner or Rear

Front Wheel Seal for Porsche and Mercedes-Benz

Beck Arnley 052-1617 is a front wheel seal built to match foreign nameplate OE specifications for form, fit, and function. With a 62 mm housing bore and 45 mm shaft diameter, it is sized for precise sealing in select Porsche 911, 924, 928, 944, and 968 front applications, plus select Mercedes-Benz front applications.

Key Features

• Front wheel seal for driveline and axle sealing applications
• Housing bore: 62 mm
• Shaft diameter: 45 mm
• OE-style fitment for foreign nameplate vehicles
• Beck Arnley part number 052-1617

Detailed Description

Beck Arnley 052-1617 is engineered for front wheel seal service where correct dimensions matter. The 62 mm housing bore and 45 mm shaft diameter help ensure the seal seats and rides properly in the hub or spindle area, supporting reliable sealing performance on classic Porsche and Mercedes-Benz platforms. This part number 052-1617 is a direct-fit style replacement for select Porsche 911 front, Porsche 944 front, Porsche 924 front, Porsche 928 front, and Porsche 968 front applications, along with select Mercedes-Benz front applications.

Beck Arnley sources parts to meet foreign nameplate OE specifications, giving technicians and enthusiasts a practical option when servicing older European vehicles that require accurate dimensions and consistent sealing characteristics.

What This Part Helps Address

• Wheel-end grease leakage at the front hub
• Contamination entering the bearing or seal area
• Noise or wear caused by compromised sealing surfaces
• Service issues from an incorrect housing bore or shaft diameter
• Front wheel seal replacement on Porsche 911, 944, 924, 928, and 968 models

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the housing bore is 62 mm and the shaft diameter is 45 mm before installation.
• Inspect the hub, spindle, and sealing surface for wear, scoring, or corrosion.
• Clean the sealing area thoroughly so the new seal seats evenly.
• Use the vehicle service manual for the correct installation procedure and torque specifications.
• Confirm front-position fitment for the exact year and model before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Beck Arnley parts are sourced to meet foreign nameplate OE specifications for form, fit, and function. That sourcing approach supports accurate replacement selection for classic European vehicles and helps ensure the part number 052-1617 matches the intended front wheel seal application.