FAG SS2481 Drive Axle Shaft Seal - Front

Drive Axle Shaft Seal for Suzuki and Geo Front Applications

FAG SS2481 is a front drive axle shaft seal built for specific Suzuki, Chevrolet, GMC, Geo, and Pontiac applications. It is engineered with a polyacrylate sealing material and a rubber spring auxiliary-lip design to help keep wheel-end components protected from contamination while retaining grease at the bearing.

Key Features

• Part number: SS2481
• Seal type: rubber, spring, auxiliary lip
• Sealing material: polyacrylate
• Bore diameter: 62.001 mm
• Seal outside diameter: 62.281 mm
• Seal width: 10.008 mm
• Built for front axle shaft seal applications
• OE-style sealing design for wheel-end protection

Detailed Description

FAG SS2481 is a drive axle shaft seal designed for front-position use on a range of compact SUV and utility vehicles, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki XL-7, Suzuki Vitara, Suzuki Sidekick, Suzuki X-90, Chevrolet Tracker, GMC Tracker, Geo Tracker, and Pontiac Sunrunner. The seal’s polyacrylate construction and auxiliary lip help manage dirt, dust, and moisture exposure at the wheel end while supporting grease retention over bearing life. This part cross-references AMS Automotive 4901 and Carlson 14018 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara, front
• Fits 2006 Suzuki XL-7, front
• Fits 1999-2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, front
• Fits 2002-2005 Suzuki XL-7, front
• Fits 1998-2004 Chevrolet Tracker, front
• Fits 1999-2004 Suzuki Vitara, front
• Fits 1990-1998 Suzuki Sidekick, front
• Fits 1996-1998 Suzuki X-90, front
• Fits 1989-1997 Geo Tracker, front
• Fits 1994-1997 Pontiac Sunrunner, front
• Fits 1989-1991 Chevrolet Tracker, front
• Fits 1989-1991 GMC Tracker, front
• Fits 1989 Suzuki Sidekick, N/A

What It Helps Address

• Grease loss at the wheel end
• Contamination from dirt and dust
• Moisture intrusion around the axle shaft seal area
• Seal wear from demanding front axle service
• Replacement needs on Suzuki Grand Vitara and Chevrolet Tracker front applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify bore diameter, seal outside diameter, and seal width before installation. Match the seal to the vehicle’s front axle position and confirm the application against the existing part number or OE reference. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly and inspect the axle shaft and hub area for wear before installing FAG SS2481.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs wheel seals to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications and works with suppliers to maintain FAG quality standards. The seal construction is selected for demanding wheel-end service where contamination control and grease retention are critical.