FAG SS3156 Wheel Seal - Front Inner

Wheel Seal for Toyota Corolla and Geo Prizm

The FAG SS3156 wheel seal is a front inner seal built for specific Toyota Corolla, Geo Prizm, Chevrolet Prizm, and Toyota MR2 applications. It is engineered to help keep wheel end grease in place while blocking dirt, dust, and moisture from reaching bearing components.

Key Features

• Part number: SS3156
• Seal type: metal, spring, auxiliary lip
• Sealing material: polyacrylate
• Bore diameter: 2.874 in / 73 mm
• Seal outside diameter: 2.879 in / 73.127 mm
• Seal width: 2.205 in / 56.007 mm
• Designed for front inner and rear inner wheel end positions
• This part cross-references Gates 22037 and National 1993 for the same application.

Detailed Description

FAG SS3156 is a wheel seal for driveline and axle service where precise sealing dimensions matter. The metal spring design with an auxiliary lip helps maintain contact at the sealing surface, while the polyacrylate sealing material is selected for wheel end use. This seal is specified for multiple Toyota Corolla front inner applications, including 1987-2002 model years in the listed configurations, as well as Geo Prizm and Chevrolet Prizm front inner service and Toyota MR2 rear inner service. If you are replacing a leaking or worn wheel seal on a Toyota Corolla, Geo Prizm, or MR2, SS3156 provides the dimensional match needed for the bearing assembly.

What It Helps Solve

• Grease loss at the wheel bearing seal area
• Contamination from dirt, dust, and road moisture
• Noise caused by a worn or damaged wheel seal
• Premature bearing wear from seal failure
• Leakage at the front inner or rear inner wheel end

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify bore diameter, seal outside diameter, and seal width before installation. Match the seal to the correct wheel end position and vehicle configuration, especially on Toyota Corolla models with year-specific notes such as Japan production and non-ABS applications. Inspect the hub, spindle, and bearing surfaces for wear or scoring before pressing in the new seal. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly so the lip can seat evenly.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs wheel seals to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications and works with suppliers to maintain its quality standards. The SS3156 is built for demanding wheel end sealing requirements where correct fit and material selection are critical.