FAG SS2048 Wheel Seal - Rear Outer

Wheel Seal for Subaru Rear Outer Applications

The FAG SS2048 wheel seal is built for rear outer wheel-end service on select Subaru and Saab applications. It uses a metal and spring seal design with an auxiliary lip and polyacrylate sealing material to help keep contamination out and grease in at the bearing.

Compatible With 1990-2008 Subaru Legacy, 1993-2008 Subaru Impreza, 1998-2008 Subaru Forester, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X rear outer positions. The FAG SS2048 is specified for applications that require a precise wheel seal size and sealing profile.

Key Features

• Part number: SS2048
• Wheel seal for rear outer wheel-end locations
• Metal, spring, and auxiliary lip seal type
• Polyacrylate sealing material
• Bearing inside diameter: 2.625 in. / 66.675 mm
• Bore diameter: 2.571 in. / 65.303 mm
• Seal outside diameter: 2.583 in. / 65.608 mm
• Seal width: 1.969 in. / 50.013 mm

Detailed Description

FAG SS2048 is a precision wheel seal engineered to match vehicle-specific wheel-end requirements. Its sealing design is intended to protect the bearing area from dirt, dust, and moisture while helping retain grease over the service life of the bearing. This makes it a direct-fit service part for rear outer wheel seal replacement on Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, and Saab 9-2X models listed in the fitment data. This part cross-references Gates 19623 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Grease loss at the wheel bearing area
• Contamination from road dirt and dust
• Moisture intrusion at the wheel end
• Noise or roughness caused by worn sealing surfaces
• Service replacement for a damaged rear outer wheel seal

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the bearing inside diameter, bore diameter, seal outside diameter, and seal width before installation. Confirm the vehicle position as rear outer and match the application by year, make, and model. Inspect the hub, bearing surface, and sealing land for wear or scoring before pressing in the new seal. For fitment, this part is listed for 1998-2008 Subaru Forester rear outer, 1993-2007 Subaru Impreza rear outer, 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X rear outer, and 1990-1993 Subaru Legacy rear outer applications.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs wheel seals to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications and works with suppliers to maintain its quality standards. The SS2048 is built for demanding wheel-end sealing requirements and application-specific fitment.