FAG SS2038 Wheel Seal - Rear Outer

FAG SS2038 Wheel Seal for Toyota Rear Outer Applications

The FAG SS2038 wheel seal is built for rear outer wheel-end service on select Toyota trucks and SUVs. It uses a metal shell with an auxiliary lip and nitrile sealing material to help keep dirt, dust, and moisture out while retaining grease at the bearing.

Key Features

• Part number: SS2038
• Wheel seal for rear outer position
• Metal seal design with auxiliary lip
• Nitrile sealing material
• Bearing inside diameter: 2.875 in. / 73.025 mm
• Bore diameter: 2.441 in. / 62.001 mm
• Seal outside diameter: 2.436 in. / 61.874 mm
• Seal width: 1.89 in. / 48.006 mm
• Cross-reference: National 1956

Detailed Description

FAG SS2038 is a rear outer wheel seal engineered to meet vehicle-specific specifications for Toyota wheel-end service. The seal dimensions, metal construction, and nitrile sealing surface are selected to support proper fit at the bearing and hub interface, helping maintain grease retention and reduce contamination in demanding driveline and axle applications. This part number is also referenced against SKF 18964 for the same application.

Compatible With select Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, T100, and Pickup models in rear outer applications, including 1996-2000 Toyota 4Runner, rear outer; 1995-2000 Toyota Tacoma, rear outer; 1993-1998 Toyota T100, rear outer; and multiple Toyota Pickup and 4Runner configurations from 1975-1995. Use SS2038 when matching the specified bearing and seal dimensions for the vehicle’s rear outer wheel end.

What It Helps Address

• Grease loss at the rear wheel bearing
• Dirt and dust intrusion into the wheel end
• Moisture contamination around the hub area
• Wear caused by degraded or leaking wheel seals
• Noise or roughness related to contaminated bearing service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the bearing inside diameter, bore diameter, seal outside diameter, and seal width before installation. Confirm rear outer position and vehicle configuration, especially on Toyota Pickup and 4Runner applications with notes such as single rear wheels, full-floating axle exclusions, and production-date splits. Clean the hub and sealing surfaces thoroughly, and install the seal squarely to avoid lip damage.

Quality Assurance

FAG wheel seals are manufactured using materials selected to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications and are designed around application-specific sealing requirements for wheel-end protection.

• Fits 1996-2000 Toyota 4Runner, rear outer
• Fits 1995-2000 Toyota Tacoma, rear outer
• Fits 1993-1998 Toyota T100, rear outer
• Fits 1984-1995 Toyota 4Runner, rear outer, w/o Full-Floating Axle
• Fits 1983-1995 Toyota Pickup, rear outer, Single Rear Wheels
• Fits 1982 Toyota Pickup, rear outer, From 09/01/1982, Single Rear Wheels
• Fits 1982 Toyota Pickup, rear outer, To 08/31/1982
• Fits 1975-1981 Toyota Pickup, rear outer