FAG SS2542 Wheel Seal - Front or Rear

FAG SS2542 Wheel Seal for Rear and Front Applications

The FAG SS2542 wheel seal is built for wheel-end service where contamination control and grease retention matter. It is engineered with a metal shell, auxiliary lip, and nitrile sealing material to help protect bearing components in demanding driveline and axle applications.

Use this FAG wheel seal when servicing select Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicles that require the SS2542 seal profile. The part number SS2542 is also referenced in cross applications such as National 3677 and SKF 14848.

Key Features

• Part number: SS2542
• Seal type: metal with auxiliary lip
• Sealing material: nitrile
• Bore diameter: 1.989 in / 50.521 mm
• Seal outside diameter: 1.993 in / 50.622 mm
• Seal width: 1.5 in / 38.1 mm
• Designed to help keep dirt, dust, and moisture out of the wheel end
• Helps retain grease over bearing service life

Detailed Description

FAG SS2542 is a wheel seal for driveline and axle service, designed around the dimensional and material requirements used in specific vehicle applications. The metal construction and auxiliary lip support sealing performance, while the nitrile sealing element is selected for wheel-end use where grease retention and contamination resistance are important. This seal is used in rear applications on 1981-1982 Dodge Aries, 1982 Dodge Rampage, 1981-1982 Plymouth Reliant, 1981-1982 Plymouth TC3, 1982 Chrysler LeBaron, and 1982 Chrysler Town & Country. It also applies to front service on 1970-1972 Dodge Challenger, 1960-1972 Dodge Dart, and 1961-1962 Dodge Lancer.

For buyers searching for a Dodge Dart front wheel seal, a Dodge Challenger front wheel seal, or a rear wheel seal for Chrysler LeBaron and Plymouth Reliant models, SS2542 provides the specified fitment and dimensions needed for the repair.

What It Helps Solve

• Grease leakage at the wheel end
• Contamination from dirt, dust, and moisture
• Premature bearing wear caused by seal failure
• Noisy or rough wheel-end operation linked to damaged sealing surfaces
• Incorrect seal sizing during axle or hub service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify bore diameter, seal outside diameter, and seal width before installation. Match the seal to the vehicle position shown in the fitment data, since SS2542 is used in both front and rear applications depending on the model. Inspect the hub, spindle, and sealing surface for wear or scoring before pressing in the new seal. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly so the nitrile lip can seat correctly.

• Fits 1982 Chrysler LeBaron, rear
• Fits 1982 Chrysler Town & Country, rear
• Fits 1981-1982 Dodge Aries, rear
• Fits 1982 Dodge Rampage, rear
• Fits 1981-1982 Plymouth Reliant, rear
• Fits 1981-1982 Plymouth TC3, rear
• Fits 1978 Dodge Charger, rear
• Fits 1970-1972 Dodge Challenger, front
• Fits 1960-1972 Dodge Dart, front
• Fits 1961-1962 Dodge Lancer, front

Quality Assurance

FAG specifies wheel seals using manufacturer-level dimensional and material requirements and works with suppliers to meet its quality standards for wheel-end sealing service.