Elring 454.260 Differential Seal - Front

Elring Differential Seal 454.260

Elring 454.260 is a front differential seal built for Volkswagen and Audi driveline applications that require a precise radial shaft sealing solution. With ACM (polyacrylate) construction, a dust lip, and an A/BS radial shaft seal design, it is specified for dependable sealing at the differential interface.

Key Features

• ACM (polyacrylate) sealing material for driveline use
• Inside diameter: 50.0 mm
• Outside diameter: 65.0 mm
• Height: 8 mm
• Dust cover with dust lip for added sealing protection
• Radial shaft seal design: A/BS
• Swirl type: WD
• Front application on listed Volkswagen and Audi models

Detailed Description

This Elring differential seal is engineered for front driveline sealing on a wide range of Volkswagen and Audi vehicles, including Volkswagen Jetta, Tiguan, Golf, GTI, Passat, and Audi A3, A1, Q3, and TT applications. The 454.260 part number is associated with OE-style fitment requirements where the seal must maintain consistent contact, resist contamination, and preserve lubricant retention at the differential housing.

Elring 454.260 cross-references 02T 409 189 C and 02T 409 189 K for the same application. Use this seal when servicing front differential leakage on compatible Volkswagen and Audi platforms that call for a 50.0 mm inner diameter, 65.0 mm outer diameter, and 8 mm height.

What This Seal Helps Address

• Front differential fluid seepage at the shaft opening
• Contamination entering the sealing area through worn dust protection
• Oil loss caused by hardened or damaged shaft seals
• Noise or driveline concerns related to low lubricant level
• Service replacement needs on Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, GTI, and Audi A3 front driveline systems

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify shaft diameter, housing bore, and seal depth before installation.
• Inspect the sealing surface for grooves, corrosion, or debris that could affect lip contact.
• Lubricate the seal lip with the correct fluid during assembly to reduce dry start-up wear.
• Press the seal in evenly to avoid distortion of the case or sealing lip.
• Confirm the application by year, make, model, and front position before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer with OE-focused engineering for driveline service parts. Part number 454.260 is built to meet the dimensional and material requirements listed for the application, supporting accurate replacement on the specified Volkswagen and Audi front differential setups.