FAG SS2881 Drive Axle Shaft Seal - Front or Front Left

Drive Axle Shaft Seal for Toyota and Lexus

FAG SS2881 is a drive axle shaft seal built for front axle applications on select Toyota and Lexus vehicles. It uses a nitrile sealing material with a metal spring and auxiliary lip design to help keep wheel-end components protected from contamination while retaining grease at the bearing.

With a 2.717 in bore diameter, 2.726 in outside diameter, and 1.85 in width, FAG SS2881 is specified for precise axle seal replacement work on vehicles such as the Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, Tundra, Sequoia, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, and Lexus GX470, GX460, LX470, and LX570.

Key Features

• FAG SS2881 drive axle shaft seal for front axle service
• Nitrile sealing material for durable sealing performance
• Metal spring and auxiliary lip construction
• 2.717 in bore diameter and 2.726 in outside diameter
• 1.85 in seal width for application-specific fitment
• Designed to help block dirt, dust, and moisture at the wheel end
• Helps retain grease over the life of the bearing

Detailed Description

FAG SS2881 is engineered as a wheel-end sealing component for demanding driveline and axle applications. The seal construction uses nitrile material with a metal spring and auxiliary lip to support sealing at the axle shaft and bearing area, where contamination control is critical. Its dimensions and design are matched to specific front left and front axle positions on select Toyota and Lexus platforms, including long-tail search applications such as Toyota Tacoma front left axle seal replacement and Lexus GX460 front axle shaft seal replacement. This part cross-references National 710596 and SKF 18491 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Grease loss at the wheel end
• Dirt, dust, and moisture intrusion around the axle shaft
• Seal wear that can lead to bearing contamination
• Front axle sealing issues on Toyota and Lexus driveline systems
• Replacement needs for worn or leaking axle shaft seals

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify bore diameter, outside diameter, seal width, and axle position before installation. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly and inspect the axle shaft and hub area for wear, scoring, or contamination before pressing in the new seal. Confirm the vehicle-specific position listed for your application, since this part is used in front and front left locations depending on model and year.

Quality Assurance

FAG specifies this seal using manufacturer-level material and dimensional requirements for the listed applications. The design is intended to meet vehicle-specific sealing demands for front axle service on Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, Tundra, Sequoia, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, and Lexus GX470, GX460, LX470, and LX570 models.