FAG SS3601 Wheel Seal - Front, Rear or Rear Inner

Wheel Seal for Classic Volkswagen, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz

The FAG SS3601 wheel seal is built for wheel-end service where contamination control and grease retention matter. It uses a nitrile sealing material with a metal spring and auxiliary lip design to help protect bearing components from dirt, dust, and moisture.

Compatible With classic Volkswagen Beetle rear applications, Porsche 911 front applications, and Mercedes-Benz 300SEL front applications across the listed model years, this seal is sized for specific wheel-end requirements and OE-style service work.

Key Features

• Part number SS3601 for direct catalog identification
• Wheel seal design for protecting wheel-end components
• Metal, spring, and auxiliary lip seal type
• Nitrile sealing material for wheel-end sealing service
• Bore diameter: 2.441 in / 62.001 mm
• Seal outside diameter: 2.445 in / 62.103 mm
• Seal width: 1.75 in / 44.45 mm
• Cross-references National 471831 and SKF 550154 for the same application

Detailed Description

FAG SS3601 is a wheel seal engineered to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications for the listed classic applications. The seal is designed to help keep contaminants out of the wheel end while retaining grease over the life of the bearing. Its dimensions and sealing profile are important for proper fit in applications such as Volkswagen Beetle rear, Porsche 911 front, and Mercedes-Benz 300SEL front service.

This part number, SS3601, is also referenced under FAG global number 413 3601 100. For buyers searching by vehicle, this seal is a focused match for 1950-1979 Volkswagen Beetle rear, 1965-1973 Porsche 911 front, and 1963-1967 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL front applications.

What It Helps Address

• Grease loss at the wheel end
• Dirt and dust intrusion into bearing areas
• Moisture contamination around the hub
• Wear caused by degraded wheel-end sealing
• Service replacement for worn or leaking seals

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify bore diameter, seal outside diameter, and seal width before installation. Match the seal type to the vehicle application and position, since wheel seals are application-specific. Inspect the hub, spindle, and bearing surfaces for wear or scoring before installing the new seal. Clean all sealing surfaces thoroughly so the nitrile lip can seat correctly.

For fitment-based searches, this part is commonly selected for Fits 1950-1979 Volkswagen Beetle, rear; Fits 1965-1973 Porsche 911, front; and Fits 1963-1967 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL, front.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs wheel seals using high-quality materials and works with suppliers to meet its quality standards. The sealing specification is application-driven, with attention to vehicle class, position, and wheel-end requirements.