FAG SS3733 Engine Camshaft Seal

Engine Camshaft Seal for Honda and Acura Applications

FAG SS3733 is an engine camshaft seal built with a polyacrylate sealing material and a rubber spring design with an auxiliary lip. It is sized for precise sealing performance in a wide range of Honda and Acura engines, including popular MDX, Pilot, Accord, Odyssey, TL, and TSX applications.

Use FAG SS3733 when you need a direct-fit camshaft seal that helps maintain proper oil control at the camshaft opening. The seal dimensions and material selection are matched to demanding engine service conditions across multiple Honda and Acura platforms.

Key Features

• Part number: SS3733
• Engine camshaft seal for Honda and Acura fitments
• Seal type: rubber, spring, auxiliary lip
• Sealing material: polyacrylate
• Bore diameter: 53.01 mm (2.087 in.)
• Seal outside diameter: 53.238 mm (2.096 in.)
• Seal width: 8.001 mm (1.575 in.)
• Cross-reference part numbers include Bosch 15701 and National 710451

Detailed Description

FAG SS3733 is engineered for engine sealing applications where accurate dimensions and durable sealing material matter. The polyacrylate construction is paired with a spring-loaded rubber seal profile and auxiliary lip to help maintain contact at the sealing surface. This design supports consistent oil sealing at the camshaft area in vehicles such as the 2001-2019 Acura MDX, 2003-2019 Honda Pilot, 2008-2016 Honda Accord, 1999-2015 Honda Odyssey, and 1999-2014 Acura TL. This part number, SS3733, is also referenced under Schaeffler global number 413 3733 100.

Compatible With 2001-2019 Acura MDX, 2003-2019 Honda Pilot, 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline, 2013-2018 Acura RDX, 2008-2016 Honda Accord, 1999-2015 Honda Odyssey, and additional listed Acura and Honda applications in the fitment data.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage at the camshaft seal area
• Loss of engine oil around the camshaft opening
• Contamination entry from dirt, dust, and moisture at the seal interface
• Wear-related sealing issues on high-mileage Honda and Acura engines
• Replacement needs during timing or top-end engine service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify bore diameter, outside diameter, and seal width before installation. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly and inspect the camshaft journal and surrounding housing for wear, scoring, or debris. Proper alignment during installation is important to avoid damaging the sealing lip or spring. Confirm exact engine configuration and model-year fitment before ordering, especially on Accord, Pilot, MDX, and TL applications with multiple engine variants.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs seals to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications and works with suppliers to maintain its quality standards. The seal is built for demanding engine service conditions and is intended to provide reliable sealing performance across the listed Honda and Acura applications.