FAG SS3016 Drive Axle Shaft Seal

Drive Axle Shaft Seal for Nissan and Infiniti

FAG SS3016 is a drive axle shaft seal built for front axle applications that need reliable sealing at the wheel end. It uses a metal and spring seal design with nitrile sealing material to help keep contamination out and retain grease at the bearing surface.

Compatible With select Nissan Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Pickup, D21, and INFINITI QX4 front axle positions, this FAG SS3016 seal is specified for applications where bore and outside diameter tolerances matter. The part number SS3016 is also referenced in OE-style cross listings for the same application.

Key Features

• Part number: SS3016
• Drive axle shaft seal for front wheel-end and differential sealing applications
• Seal type: metal with spring
• Sealing material: nitrile
• Bore diameter: 2.835 in / 72.009 mm
• Seal outside diameter: 2.843 in / 72.212 mm
• Seal width: 1.969 in / 50.013 mm
• Designed to help block dirt, dust, and moisture while retaining grease

Detailed Description

FAG SS3016 is engineered to meet vehicle-specific sealing requirements for wheel end components. Its metal-and-spring construction with nitrile sealing material is selected for controlled sealing performance in demanding driveline and axle locations. This seal is used where the correct dimensions and position-specific fit are critical, including front left outer, front right inner, front right, front right outer, front left, and front inner applications across select Nissan and INFINITI models.

Fits 1998-2004 Nissan Frontier, front left outer. Fits 2000-2004 Nissan Xterra, front right inner. Fits 1997-2003 INFINITI QX4, front right. Fits 1998 Nissan Pickup, front right outer. Fits 1996-1997 Nissan Pathfinder, front left. Fits 1995-1997 Nissan Pickup, front left. Fits 1989-1995 Nissan Pathfinder, front right outer. Fits 1989-1994 Nissan D21, front right outer. Fits 1986-1988 Nissan D21, front inner. Fits 1987-1988 Nissan Pathfinder, front inner.

This part cross-references Gates 19689 and National 710398 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Grease loss at the wheel end or axle shaft seal area
• Contamination from dirt, dust, and moisture entering the sealed assembly
• Seal wear caused by age, heat, and road exposure
• Leakage at the front axle shaft or differential sealing point
• Noise or bearing damage related to inadequate sealing

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and axle position before ordering. Match the bore diameter, outside diameter, and seal width to the original specification, and inspect the shaft and housing surfaces for wear, scoring, or corrosion before installation. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly so the new seal seats evenly and maintains proper contact.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs these wheel seals using high-quality materials and application-specific specifications to meet vehicle manufacturer requirements. The seal construction is intended to support long-term protection of wheel end components in the listed Nissan Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Pickup, D21, and INFINITI QX4 applications.