FAG SS2056 Wheel Seal - Front Inner

Wheel Seal for OE-Style Wheel End Protection

The FAG SS2056 wheel seal is built for front inner wheel-end applications that require precise sealing and dependable contamination control. It is designed to help keep dirt, dust, and moisture out of the bearing area while retaining grease over the service life of the bearing.

With metal seal construction and nitrile sealing material, this seal is specified for demanding wheel-end environments where correct dimensions and material selection matter. It is a direct-fit option for select Kia Rio, Ford Aspire, Mercury Capri, Ford Festiva, and Mercury Tracer front inner applications.

Key Features

• Part number SS2056 for accurate ordering and replacement matching
• Metal seal type with nitrile sealing material
• Bearing inside diameter: 4.625 in. / 117.475 mm
• Bore diameter: 0.999 in. / 25.375 mm
• Seal outside diameter: 1.003 in. / 25.476 mm
• Seal width: 0.5 in. / 12.7 mm
• Designed for front inner wheel-end sealing applications

Detailed Description

FAG SS2056 is a wheel seal engineered to meet vehicle-specific requirements for wheel-end protection. Its metal seal design and nitrile sealing element are selected to help maintain a stable barrier against contamination while supporting grease retention in the bearing assembly. This makes it a practical replacement for vehicles that depend on exact seal dimensions and proper material compatibility.

Compatible With 2001-2005 Kia Rio, front inner; 1994-1997 Ford Aspire, front inner; 1991-1994 Mercury Capri, front inner; 1988-1993 Ford Festiva, front inner; and 1987-1989 Mercury Tracer, front inner. The FAG SS2056 is also referenced under cross-reference part number 4132056100 for the same application.

What This Wheel Seal Helps Address

• Grease loss at the wheel bearing area
• Dirt and dust intrusion into the wheel end
• Moisture contamination around the bearing assembly
• Seal wear caused by incorrect dimensions or material mismatch
• Front inner wheel-end sealing issues on listed vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify bearing inside diameter, bore diameter, seal outside diameter, and seal width before installation. Clean the hub and bearing surfaces thoroughly, and inspect the mating surfaces for wear, scoring, or corrosion that could affect seal performance. Confirm the application position as front inner before ordering or installing SS2056.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs wheel seals using high-quality materials and application-specific specifications to meet vehicle manufacturer requirements. The SS2056 is built to support consistent wheel-end sealing performance in the listed applications.