FAG SS2966 Wheel Seal - Rear

Rear Wheel Seal for Classic Chevrolet and Pontiac Applications

The FAG SS2966 wheel seal is a rear axle sealing component built for specific classic vehicle applications. It uses a metal seal type with nitrile sealing material to help keep wheel end grease in place while blocking dirt, dust, and moisture from entering the bearing area.

Compatible With rear wheel-end service on select 1958-1964 Chevrolet and Pontiac models, including Chevrolet Bel Air, Impala, El Camino, and Corvette, as well as Pontiac Laurentian and Parisienne applications. The FAG SS2966 is specified for vehicles that require a rear wheel seal with the listed dimensions and OE-style sealing construction.

Key Features

• Part number SS2966 rear wheel seal
• Metal seal type with nitrile sealing material
• Bore diameter: 2.533 in. / 64.338 mm
• Seal outside diameter: 2.537 in. / 64.44 mm
• Seal width: 1.893 in. / 48.082 mm
• Engineered for rear wheel-end sealing performance
• Designed to help retain grease and exclude contamination

Detailed Description

FAG SS2966 is a rear wheel seal designed around vehicle-specific dimensions and sealing requirements. The metal construction and nitrile sealing material are selected to support consistent sealing at the wheel end, where exposure to road debris, moisture, and lubricant loss can affect bearing life. This part number SS2966 is listed for rear applications on 1958-1964 Chevrolet Bel Air and Impala, 1959-1964 Chevrolet El Camino, 1960-1964 Chevrolet Impala and Bel Air, 1960-1962 Chevrolet Corvette without Positraction, and 1958-1964 Pontiac Laurentian and Parisienne.

This part cross-references Carlson 19012 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Grease leakage at the rear wheel end
• Contamination from dirt, dust, and moisture
• Noise or wear related to compromised wheel-end sealing
• Service needs on classic Chevrolet and Pontiac rear axle assemblies
• Seal replacement during bearing or hub maintenance

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the seal dimensions against the original part before installation. Confirm rear position, vehicle year, and model-specific notes such as the Corvette without Positraction application and the Police and Taxi exclusions listed for certain Chevrolet models. Inspect the bearing surface, hub, and axle area for wear or damage before installing the new seal.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs wheel seals to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications and works with suppliers to maintain its quality standards. The SS2966 is built for application-specific fitment and sealing performance in the wheel end.