Elring 944.970 Engine Crankshaft Seal

Elring 944.970 Crankshaft Seal for Volvo

Elring 944.970 is an engine crankshaft seal built for transmission-side applications on select Volvo models. It uses FPM (fluoride rubber) for sealing performance and is specified with a 98.0 mm inside diameter, 110.0 mm outside diameter, and 7.0 mm thickness.

Use this Elring crankshaft seal when servicing Volvo S60, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, or XC90 applications that call for the 944.970 seal specification. The part number 944.970 is also referenced in OE-style replacement searches for these Volvo engine sealing applications.

Key Features

• Engine crankshaft seal for transmission-side installation points
• FPM (fluoride rubber) sealing material for heat and oil resistance
• 98.0 mm inside diameter, 110.0 mm outside diameter, 7.0 mm thickness
• Radial shaft seal design: AW OF
• Swirl type: LD, with left-hand twist applications noted in fitment
• Elring 944.970 for Volvo engine sealing service

Detailed Description

This Elring crankshaft seal is specified for a wide range of Volvo platforms, including 2012-2020 Volvo S60, 2014-2018 Volvo V60, 2017-2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country, 2018-2020 Volvo V90, 2017-2020 Volvo V90 Cross Country, 2012-2020 Volvo XC60, and 2018-2020 Volvo XC90, along with later transmission-side applications on 2021-2022 Volvo S60, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90. It is also listed for 2014-2018 Volvo V40, 2016-2018 Volvo V40 Cross Country, 2015-2016 Volvo XC70, and earlier S80 and XC90 coverage where the listed dimensions and swirl type match.

This part cross-references Victor Reinz 81-33633-20 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Engine oil leakage at the crankshaft sealing point
• Oil seepage near the transmission side of the engine
• Seal wear from heat, rotation, and long-term oil exposure
• Service replacement for a damaged or hardened crankshaft seal
• Loss of sealing integrity during engine or transmission-side maintenance

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the seal dimensions, swirl type, and transmission-side application before installation. Match the vehicle year, model, and engine sealing specification exactly, especially on Volvo S60, Volvo V60, and Volvo XC60 applications where multiple seal variants may exist. Inspect the crankshaft sealing surface for wear, scoring, or contamination before fitting the new seal.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized engine sealing brand with OE-style engineering focus for gaskets and sealing systems. Verify part number 944.970 against the original seal specification and vehicle fitment data before installation.