FAG SS2397 Drive Shaft Seal

Drive Shaft Seal for OE-Style Wheel End Protection

FAG SS2397 is a drive shaft seal built with a metal and spring seal design and nitrile sealing material for dependable wheel end sealing. It is specified with a 2.062 in bore diameter, 2.066 in outside diameter, and 1.375 in width for applications that require precise dimensional fitment.

Fits 1950-1964 Buick and Cadillac applications listed below, including Buick Riviera, Buick LeSabre, Buick Century, Buick Roadmaster, Buick Skylark, and Cadillac DeVille. The FAG SS2397 is engineered to help keep contamination out of the wheel end while retaining grease at the bearing.

Key Features

• Part number: SS2397
• Seal type: metal; spring
• Sealing material: nitrile
• Bore diameter: 2.062 in / 52.375 mm
• Seal outside diameter: 2.066 in / 52.476 mm
• Seal width: 1.375 in / 34.925 mm
• Built for wheel end sealing in driveline and axle applications

Detailed Description

FAG SS2397 is a precision drive shaft seal for wheel end service where correct dimensions and sealing performance matter. The nitrile sealing element and metal spring construction are selected to help maintain a tight seal against dirt, dust, and moisture while supporting grease retention over the life of the bearing. This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 13585 and National 470774 for the same application. For buyers searching for a Buick Riviera drive shaft seal, Buick LeSabre wheel seal, or Cadillac DeVille axle seal, SS2397 provides a direct OE-style replacement option.

Fitment includes 1963-1964 Buick Riviera, 1959-1960 Buick LeSabre, 1954-1958 Buick Century, 1953-1958 Buick Roadmaster, 1954 Buick Skylark, 1953 Cadillac DeVille, and 1950-1952 Buick Roadmaster.

What It Helps Address

• Grease loss at the wheel end
• Dirt and dust intrusion into the bearing area
• Moisture contamination around the seal surface
• Seal wear from incorrect dimensional match
• Noise or roughness related to compromised wheel end sealing

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify bore diameter, outside diameter, and seal width before installation to confirm the seal matches the hub or housing dimensions. Inspect the shaft, bore, and sealing surface for scoring, corrosion, or debris before fitting the new seal. Clean the sealing area thoroughly and install the seal squarely to avoid distortion of the metal and spring assembly. Confirm the application against the vehicle’s year, make, and model before service.

Quality Assurance

FAG specifies this seal using materials and dimensions selected to meet vehicle manufacturer requirements for wheel end sealing. The design focus is contamination control and grease retention in demanding driveline and axle service.