Elring 942.990 Engine Crankshaft Seal - Front

Elring 942.990 Engine Crankshaft Seal

Elring 942.990 is an engine crankshaft seal built for front crankshaft sealing applications on a wide range of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles. It uses PTFE and ACM materials with a dust lip to help maintain a clean sealing surface and support reliable oil control at the crankshaft.

Key Features

• PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) and ACM (polyacrylate rubber) construction
• Inside diameter: 48.0 mm
• Outside diameter: 76.2 mm
• Thickness: 10.3 mm
• Dust lip included for added sealing protection
• Radial shaft seal design: ASW
• Swirl type: RD, right-hand twist

Detailed Description

This Elring crankshaft seal is specified for front engine sealing on applications such as the 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler, 2022-2024 Ram 1500, 2022-2024 Ram 2500, 2022-2024 Ram 3500, and 2019-2024 Ram 4000. It also covers earlier Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4000, Dodge Ram 1500, Dodge Ram 2500, Dodge Ram 3500, Jeep Commander, Chrysler Aspen, and Dodge Magnum applications listed in the fitment data.

Part number 942.990 is engineered around the listed dimensions and seal design, making it a direct-match option when replacing a worn front crankshaft seal. This part cross-references MAHLE 67710 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Front crankshaft oil leakage
• Oil seepage around the crankshaft snout
• Dust and contamination entering the sealing area
• Seal wear from age, heat, and engine movement
• Loss of proper crankcase sealing at the front of the engine

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the seal dimensions, swirl direction, and position before installation. The listed fitment includes front and N/A-position applications, so confirm the vehicle-specific engine configuration and service location against the original seal. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly and inspect the crankshaft for wear or scoring before installing Elring 942.990.

Quality Assurance

Elring manufactures sealing components for engine service applications, and this crankshaft seal is built to the stated material and dimensional specifications for the listed vehicles. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, position, and seal measurements before installation.