FAG SS3263 Wheel Seal - Front or Front Inner

Wheel Seal for Ford Explorer and Ranger

FAG SS3263 is a wheel seal built for front and front inner applications on select Ford, Mazda, and Kia vehicles. It uses a nitrile sealing material with a metal and spring seal type to help keep wheel-end grease in place while blocking dirt, dust, and moisture.

With precise bore and outside diameter dimensions, this seal is specified for applications that require a tight, manufacturer-style fit. FAG SS3263 is a direct replacement choice for front wheel-end service on vehicles such as the Ford Explorer, Ford Ranger, and Mazda B3000.

Key Features

• Part number: SS3263
• Wheel seal for driveline and axle service
• Seal type: metal with spring
• Sealing material: nitrile
• Bore diameter: 100.228 mm / 3.946 in
• Seal outside diameter: 100.355 mm / 3.951 in
• Seal width: 66.65 mm / 2.624 in
• Fits front and front inner positions depending on application

Detailed Description

FAG SS3263 is engineered to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications for wheel-end sealing performance. The seal is designed to protect bearing and hub components from contamination while helping retain grease over the service life of the bearing. Its metal-and-spring construction with nitrile sealing material supports consistent sealing performance in demanding wheel-end environments. This part number is commonly used on Ford Explorer front applications, Ford Ranger front applications, and related Mazda B3000 and B4000 front service positions.

This part cross-references Gates 26247 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Grease loss at the wheel end
• Dirt and dust intrusion into hub and bearing areas
• Moisture contamination around the seal surface
• Wear related to a damaged or leaking front wheel seal
• Noise or roughness caused by contaminated bearing components

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify bore diameter, outside diameter, and width before installation.
• Match the seal to the exact position listed for your vehicle: front or front inner.
• Inspect the hub, spindle, and bearing surfaces for scoring or corrosion before installing the new seal.
• Use the vehicle’s application notes when selecting the correct seal for ABS or hub-lock configurations on Ford Ranger models.
• Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and position before service.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs wheel seals using high-quality materials and application-specific specifications to meet manufacturer requirements. SS3263 is built to support reliable wheel-end sealing performance in the listed Ford, Mazda, and Kia applications.