Elring 039.993 Wheel Hub Gasket - Rear

Wheel Hub Gasket for Ford and Mercury Applications

Elring 039.993 is a wheel hub gasket built with NBR (nitrile butadiene rubber) for sealing service in driveline and axle applications. It features a 40.0 mm inside diameter, 55 mm outer diameter, 8.0 mm thickness, and an AS radial shaft seal design with a dust lip for added sealing support.

Compatible With 1981-1985 Ford Escort rear axle service and 1982-1985 Mercury Lynx rear applications, this Elring 039.993 seal is specified for vehicles that require the listed dimensions and seal profile. It also cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Key Features

• Elring 039.993 wheel hub gasket for driveline and axle sealing
• NBR (nitrile butadiene rubber) construction for sealing performance
• 40.0 mm inside diameter and 55 mm outer diameter
• 8.0 mm thickness for the specified hub seal fit
• Dust lip design helps support contamination control
• AS radial shaft seal design

Detailed Description

This wheel hub gasket is built around the listed dimensions and seal style to match the required hub and axle sealing interface. The Elring 039.993 part number is associated with Ford Escort rear axle applications from 1981-1985 and Mercury Lynx rear applications from 1982-1985, making it a direct-reference choice when the original seal dimensions call for a 40 mm inner diameter and 55 mm outer diameter.

For buyers searching for a Ford Escort wheel hub gasket, Mercury Lynx rear seal, or Elring 039.993 axle seal replacement, this part provides the specified NBR material and dust-lip profile needed for the application.

What It Helps Address

• Oil or grease leakage at the wheel hub or axle seal area
• Contamination entering the sealed hub assembly
• Wear-related sealing loss from an aged hub gasket
• Incorrect seal dimensions during axle or hub service
• Replacement needs for rear axle sealing on listed Ford and Mercury models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the inside diameter, outer diameter, thickness, and seal design against the removed part before installation. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly and inspect the hub, axle, and mating surfaces for wear or damage that could affect sealing performance. Confirm rear axle application and position before ordering, especially on 1981-1985 Ford Escort and 1982-1985 Mercury Lynx vehicles.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system brand, and this part is manufactured to the stated material and dimensional specifications for the listed applications. Use the confirmed fitment and measurements to match the correct wheel hub gasket for service work on Ford Escort and Mercury Lynx rear axle assemblies.