Dorman 630-032 Drive Axle Shaft Seal Retainer Nut

Drive Axle Shaft Seal Retainer Nut for Jeep Wrangler

This Dorman drive axle shaft seal retainer nut is a standard replacement for the original hardware used to clamp the drive axle shaft seal to the axle flange. It is built to match OE fit, function, and performance for select Jeep Wrangler applications, including rear axle seal retainer to brake backing plate service.

• Brand: Dorman
• Part Number: 630-032
• Standard replacement drive axle shaft seal retainer nut
• Metric M12 x 1.5 fine thread
• 17 mm hex size
• 11.5 mm overall length
• Steel construction with silver finish
• Open-end design with tapered seat
• Clockwise (right-hand) thread direction
• Compatible with 2007-2024 Jeep Wrangler, rear axle seal retainer to brake backing plate

Detailed Product Overview

Dorman 630-032 is a drive axle shaft seal retainer nut engineered for direct replacement use on select Jeep Wrangler rear axle assemblies. It is designed to secure the axle shaft seal at the axle flange where the original retainer nut is damaged, missing, or no longer serviceable. The metric M12 x 1.5 fine thread, 17 mm hex, tapered seat, and right-hand thread direction support OE-style service on the specified Jeep Wrangler fitment.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 68003275AA) for the same application. For Jeep Wrangler owners searching for a rear axle seal retainer nut, axle flange seal hardware, or a Dorman 630-032 replacement, this part provides a direct-fit service solution for the listed model years.

What It Helps Address

• Missing or damaged rear axle seal retainer nut
• Loose axle shaft seal retention at the axle flange
• Service replacement for worn OE axle hardware
• Rear axle seal retainer to brake backing plate repair on Jeep Wrangler
• Metric fastener replacement for M12 x 1.5 applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify thread size, pitch, seat type, and thread direction before installation. Confirm the axle flange and brake backing plate hardware condition, and replace any damaged mating components as needed. Use the correct 17 mm tool size and follow the vehicle service procedure for the rear axle seal retainer assembly on the applicable Jeep Wrangler model year.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this replacement nut to match the fit, function, and performance of the original equipment part on the specified vehicles. Part Number 630-032 is built as a standard replacement for service work on compatible Jeep Wrangler rear axle seal retainer applications.