FAG SS2553 Engine Camshaft Seal

Engine Camshaft Seal for Toyota and Lexus

FAG SS2553 is an engine camshaft seal built with Viton sealing material and a rubber spring design with an auxiliary lip. It is sized for precise sealing performance with a 1.969 in bore diameter, 1.975 in outside diameter, and 1.496 in width. This seal is used across a wide range of Toyota, Lexus, Saab, and Cadillac applications, including Camry, Highlander, RX330, and ES330 fitments.

Key Features

• Viton sealing material for demanding engine sealing environments
• Rubber, spring, and auxiliary lip seal design
• 1.969 in bore diameter for application-specific fit
• 1.975 in seal outside diameter and 1.496 in seal width
• Fits many Toyota Camry and Lexus engine applications
• FAG SS2553 cross-references Four Seasons 14936 and National 710613 for the same application

Detailed Description

FAG SS2553 is an OE-style engine camshaft seal engineered for accurate sealing at the camshaft opening. The Viton sealing material is selected for durability in engine environments where heat and oil exposure are common, while the spring-loaded rubber construction with an auxiliary lip helps maintain sealing contact. This part number is listed across multiple Toyota and Lexus platforms, including Fits 2004-2006 Toyota Camry, N/A; Fits 2001-2006 Lexus GS300, N/A; and Fits 2004-2006 Lexus RX330, N/A. It also appears in fitments for Highlander, Solara, ES330, GS430, GX470, IS250, IS350, LS430, LX470, SC430, RX300, IS300, ES300, Catera, 9-5, and 9000 applications.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage at the camshaft seal area
• Contamination entering the engine sealing surface
• Loss of sealing integrity from worn or hardened seals
• Leak-related mess around the front of the engine
• Service issues tied to aging camshaft seals on Toyota and Lexus engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify bore diameter, outside diameter, and seal width before installation to confirm the seal matches the engine application. Inspect the camshaft sealing surface for wear, scoring, or contamination before fitting the new seal. Clean the sealing area thoroughly and install the seal squarely to avoid distortion or premature leakage. Confirm the exact vehicle, engine code, and model year against the listed fitment, especially on Toyota Camry, Highlander, and Lexus RX330 applications.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs seals to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications and works with suppliers to maintain FAG quality standards. The SS2553 is built for application-specific sealing performance and is listed with direct interchange references for the same use.