Centric 417.62012 Drive Axle Shaft Seal - Rear

Centric Rear Drive Axle Shaft Seal

Centric Premium Axle Shaft, Hub & Wheel Seals part number 417.62012 is a rear drive axle shaft seal built to retain lubricant at the axle while helping block dirt, moisture, and other contaminants. It is sized for a 1.500 in. inside diameter, 2.380 in. outside diameter, and 0.313 in. width for the listed rear applications.

Compatible With select rear Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Cadillac applications, this seal supports proper sealing at the axle shaft, hub, or wheel area where oil or grease retention is critical. The Centric Premium Axle Shaft, Hub & Wheel Seals line focuses on sealing and separating fluids while protecting bearing assemblies from contamination.

Key Features

• Part number 417.62012 rear drive axle shaft seal
• Inside diameter: 1.500 in. / 38.10 mm
• Outside diameter: 2.380 in. / 60.45 mm
• Width: 0.313 in. / 7.950 mm
• Helps retain lubricants and exclude contaminants
• Fits rear axle applications on classic Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Cadillac models

Product Details

Centric Premium Axle Shaft, Hub & Wheel Seals are built for sealing points where bearings and rotating components need controlled lubricant retention. For 1953-1956 Cadillac DeVille and Eldorado rear applications, 1955-1957 Oldsmobile 88 rear applications, 1955-1956 Oldsmobile 98 rear applications, 1958-1964 Oldsmobile 98 rear applications, 1961-1964 Oldsmobile Starfire rear applications, 1959-1964 Pontiac Bonneville rear applications, 1959-1964 Pontiac Catalina rear applications, and 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix rear applications, this seal provides the specified dimensions for the listed fitments. Part number 417.62012 is a direct reference for buyers searching by OE-style seal dimensions and vehicle fitment.

What It Helps Address

• Axle seal leakage at the rear drive axle
• Loss of gear oil or grease around the sealing surface
• Contamination from road debris, dust, and moisture
• Wear-related sealing issues at hub or wheel bearing areas
• Service replacement needs on classic Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac rear axles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the inside diameter, outside diameter, and width against the removed seal before installation. Inspect the axle shaft, hub, or bore for scoring, corrosion, or wear that could affect sealing performance. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly and confirm the seal seats evenly during installation. For fitment searches, this part number 417.62012 is listed for rear applications on 1953-1964 Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models, including Cadillac DeVille, Cadillac Eldorado, Oldsmobile 88, Oldsmobile 98, Oldsmobile Starfire, Pontiac Bonneville, Pontiac Catalina, and Pontiac Grand Prix.

Quality Assurance

Centric’s Premium Axle Shaft, Hub & Wheel Seals line is focused on bearing protection and fluid control through precise sealing dimensions and application-specific coverage. This part cross-references no interchange numbers in the provided data.