FAG SS2962 Manual Transmission Seal Kit - Rear

Manual Transmission Seal Kit for Select GM and Luxury Applications

FAG SS2962 is a manual transmission seal kit built with a metal seal type and polyacrylate sealing material for dependable sealing performance. With a 2.7 in bore diameter, 2.704 in outside diameter, and 1.886 in width, it is sized for specific drivetrain applications that require accurate fit and contamination control.

Key Features

• Part number: SS2962
• Seal type: Metal
• Sealing material: Polyacrylate
• Bore diameter: 2.7 in (68.58 mm)
• Seal outside diameter: 2.704 in (68.682 mm)
• Seal width: 1.886 in (25.4 mm)
• Engineered to help protect wheel end and drivetrain components from dirt, dust, and moisture intrusion
• Designed to help retain grease over the service life of the bearing

Detailed Description

FAG SS2962 is specified for a wide range of vehicles, including Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, Chevrolet Express 3500, GMC Savana 3500, and classic applications such as Chevrolet K2500 and GMC K2500. It also appears in fitment for select Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Cadillac, Jeep, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Hummer models. This part number is also referenced as Gates 18998 and Karlyn 5208 for the same application.

Built to FAG quality standards, this seal kit uses materials selected to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications. The sealing design is intended to keep contaminants out of critical components while helping maintain lubrication in demanding service conditions. For buyers searching for a manual transmission seal kit for Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, GMC Sierra 3500, or Chevrolet Express 2500 applications, SS2962 provides a direct-fit reference point based on the listed vehicle coverage.

What It Helps Address

• Gear oil seepage at the seal interface
• Contamination from road dirt, dust, and moisture
• Grease loss around bearing and end components
• Wear caused by degraded sealing surfaces
• Service issues tied to incorrect seal dimensions

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify bore diameter, outside diameter, and seal width before installation. Confirm the exact vehicle application, transmission or transfer case configuration, and any notes listed for the specific year, make, and model. Some fitments include drivetrain-specific requirements such as New Process transfer case or bushing notes, so matching the original application details is important. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly and inspect related components for wear before installing FAG SS2962.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs seals to meet demanding vehicle-specific specifications and works with suppliers to maintain its quality standards. SS2962 is built for precise application matching and consistent sealing performance across the listed fitments.