Elring 044.881 Differential Seal

Elring 044.881 Differential Seal

Elring 044.881 is a differential seal built for driveline sealing applications where accurate shaft support and contamination control matter. It uses ACM (polyacrylate) material, a 36.0 mm inside diameter, a 58.0 mm outside diameter, and a 15 mm height for the specified Volkswagen applications.

With a dust lip and ASW radial shaft seal design, this seal is made to help maintain a clean sealing surface in Volkswagen Jetta, Rabbit Pickup, and Rabbit Convertible driveline service. The Elring 044.881 part number is also referenced in cross-application catalogs for matching fitment needs.

Key Features

• ACM (polyacrylate) sealing material for driveline and axle sealing applications
• 36.0 mm inside diameter and 58.0 mm outside diameter
• 15 mm overall height
• Dust lip helps reduce contamination at the seal edge
• ASW radial shaft seal design with WD swirl type
• Direct-fit sizing for listed Volkswagen differential applications

Detailed Product Overview

This Elring differential seal is specified for Volkswagen driveline service where the seal dimensions and design must match the original application. The 044.881 seal is listed for 1980-1984 Volkswagen Jetta, 1980-1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, and 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible, with fitment notes calling out transmission number limits on several applications. If you are sourcing a Volkswagen Jetta differential seal or a Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup axle seal by exact dimensions, this part number provides the required 36 mm by 58 mm sizing.

This part cross-references 01-10658-01 and 020 301 189 B for the same application.

What This Seal Helps Address

• Gear oil seepage at the differential or shaft sealing point
• Contamination entering the sealed driveline area
• Wear-related leakage from an aging original seal
• Service replacement needs on Volkswagen Jetta and Rabbit driveline assemblies
• Fitment matching for applications requiring the listed 36 mm ID and 58 mm OD

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the transmission number and application notes before installation, especially on 1980-1984 Volkswagen Jetta and 1980-1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup listings. Confirm the shaft and bore dimensions match 36.0 mm inside diameter, 58.0 mm outside diameter, and 15 mm height before pressing the seal into place. Inspect the sealing surface for scoring or wear so the dust lip can seat properly and maintain contact.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system brand used in driveline and engine service applications. This differential seal is built to the listed dimensional and design specifications for the confirmed Volkswagen fitments.