FAG SS3027 Wheel Seal - Front or Rear Outer

Wheel Seal for Mercedes-Benz and Ford Applications

FAG SS3027 is a wheel seal built for specific front and rear outer axle positions on select Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It uses nitrile sealing material with a rubber auxiliary lip to help keep wheel end components protected from contamination and grease loss.

With precise bore and outside diameter dimensions, this FAG wheel seal is sized for applications that require accurate sealing at the hub or axle end. The SS3027 part number is used across multiple OE-style replacement applications, including Mercedes-Benz 300SE and 560SEL front positions and rear outer service on Ford and Mercury full-size rear axles.

Key Features

• FAG wheel seal, part number SS3027
• Nitrile sealing material with rubber auxiliary lip
• Bore diameter: 2.652 in. / 67.361 mm
• Seal outside diameter: 2.656 in. / 67.462 mm
• Seal width: 2 in. / 50.8 mm
• Designed for front and rear outer wheel-end sealing applications
• Cross-reference: CSF 3794 and Gates 19773 for the same application

Detailed Description

FAG SS3027 is engineered for wheel-end sealing where dimensional accuracy matters. The seal is designed to help block dirt, dust, and moisture from entering the bearing area while helping retain grease at the wheel end. Its nitrile construction and auxiliary lip support sealing performance in demanding hub and axle environments. This part number appears in fitments for 1988-1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE, 300SEL, 420SEL, 560SEC, and 560SEL front applications, as well as 1975-1978 Mercury Marquis rear outer and 1976-1978 Ford LTD rear outer service.

For buyers searching for a Mercedes-Benz 300SE front wheel seal, a Mercedes-Benz 560SEL front wheel seal, or a rear outer wheel seal for Ford LTD and Mercury Marquis applications, SS3027 provides a direct-fit option matched to the listed vehicle positions.

What This Part Helps Address

• Grease leakage at the wheel end
• Contamination from road dirt and dust
• Moisture intrusion around the bearing area
• Premature wear from compromised wheel-end sealing
• Incorrect seal sizing for listed Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and position before installation. Match the bore diameter, outside diameter, and seal width to the original specification for the hub or axle end. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly and inspect the bearing area for wear, scoring, or contamination before installing the new seal. This part fits 1988-1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE, front; 1988-1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL, front; 1991 Mercedes-Benz 350SD, front; 1990-1991 Mercedes-Benz 350SDL, front; 1988-1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL, front; 1988-1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC, front; 1988-1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL, front; 1977-1980 Lincoln Versailles, rear outer; 1976-1978 Ford LTD, rear outer; 1975-1978 Mercury Marquis, rear outer; and 1975-1978 Mercury Monarch, rear outer.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs wheel seals to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications and works with suppliers to maintain FAG quality standards. The SS3027 is built for the demanding requirements of wheel-end sealing in the listed applications.