FAG SS2297 Drive Axle Shaft Seal

Drive Axle Shaft Seal for Jeep Front Axles

FAG SS2297 is a drive axle shaft seal built for front axle service on a wide range of Jeep applications. It uses a nitrile sealing material with a rubber, spring, and inner shell design to help keep wheel-end components protected from dirt, dust, and moisture while retaining grease at the bearing.

With OE-style dimensions and application-specific fitment, this seal is a direct replacement choice for Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, TJ, Comanche, Wagoneer, CJ5, CJ7, and Scrambler front axle positions where the listed configuration matches.

Key Features

• Brand: FAG
• Part number: SS2297
• Drive axle shaft seal for front axle service
• Seal type: rubber, spring, and inner shell
• Sealing material: nitrile
• Bore diameter: 2.122 in. / 53.899 mm
• Seal outside diameter: 2.128 in. / 54.051 mm
• Seal width: 1.192 in. / 30.277 mm
• Engineered to help block contamination and retain grease at the bearing

Detailed Description

FAG SS2297 is a front drive axle shaft seal designed around demanding wheel-end sealing requirements. The nitrile sealing element and spring-loaded construction help maintain contact at the sealing surface, while the inner shell supports stable fitment in the axle housing. This part is built to the dimensional specifications needed for the listed Jeep front axle applications, including Jeep Wrangler front, Jeep Cherokee front, Jeep Grand Cherokee front inner, and Jeep Liberty front configurations.

This part cross-references National 710068 for the same application. For buyers searching Jeep Wrangler front axle seal, Jeep Cherokee front axle seal, or Jeep Grand Cherokee front inner seal, SS2297 provides a focused OE-style replacement option.

What It Helps Address

• Grease loss at the wheel end or axle shaft area
• Contamination from dirt, dust, and moisture entering the seal area
• Seal wear that can lead to axle or bearing service issues
• Front axle leakage on Jeep vehicles with the listed Dana 30 or disconnect-axle configurations
• Noise or roughness associated with compromised wheel-end sealing

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm axle configuration, position, and dimensions before installation. This seal is listed for specific front, front inner, front left, front right, and right-side applications depending on model and axle setup. Match the bore diameter, outside diameter, and seal width to the original part and inspect the axle shaft and housing for wear, scoring, or contamination before assembly.

Compatible with 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler front, 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee front inner, 2002-2004 Jeep Liberty front, and other listed Jeep front axle applications. For Jeep Cherokee front axle service and Jeep CJ7 front seal replacement, verify the exact position shown in the fitment data before ordering SS2297.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs these wheel seals using materials selected to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications and supplier quality standards. The seal construction is intended to support long-term wheel-end protection in the listed applications.