FAG SS3992 Manual Transmission Input Shaft Seal

Manual Transmission Input Shaft Seal for Ford and Mercury

FAG SS3992 is a manual transmission input shaft seal built with a nitrile sealing material and a rubber spring-style seal design. It is sized for a 1.575 in. bore diameter, 1.58 in. outside diameter, and 0.945 in. seal width to match the specified application.

Compatible With 1991-1996 Ford Escort and 1991-1996 Mercury Tracer applications, this FAG transmission seal is also listed for 1987-1989 Mercury Tracer, 1995 Mazda MX-3, and 1991-1994 Mercury Capri fitments. The FAG SS3992 part number is used across multiple OE-style cross references for the same application.

Key Features

• Manual transmission input shaft seal for transmission sealing service
• Nitrile sealing material for resistance to transmission fluid exposure
• Rubber and spring seal type for consistent shaft contact
• 1.575 in. bore diameter, 1.58 in. outside diameter, and 0.945 in. width
• Fits select Ford Escort, Mercury Tracer, Mazda MX-3, and Mercury Capri applications
• FAG SS3992 cross-references Timken 222430 and Anchor 9514 for the same application

Detailed Description

FAG SS3992 is a transmission input shaft seal engineered to the dimensional requirements of the listed vehicle applications. The nitrile sealing material and spring-loaded rubber design help maintain sealing contact at the input shaft, where transmission fluid retention and contamination control are critical. This seal is specified for 1991-1996 Ford Escort, 1991-1996 Mercury Tracer, 1987-1989 Mercury Tracer, 1995 Mazda MX-3, and 1991-1994 Mercury Capri models.

For buyers searching for a Ford Escort manual transmission input shaft seal or a Mercury Tracer transmission seal, FAG SS3992 provides the correct bore, outside diameter, and width for the listed fitments. The part number SS3992 is also associated with OE-style interchange references used in the same application.

What This Seal Helps Address

• Transmission fluid leakage at the input shaft area
• Contamination from dirt, dust, and moisture entering the transmission
• Loss of lubricant around the shaft seal interface
• Wear-related sealing issues on the manual transmission input shaft
• Service replacement needs for listed Ford, Mercury, and Mazda applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the bore diameter, outside diameter, and seal width against the removed part before installation. Inspect the input shaft surface and seal bore for scoring, corrosion, or debris, and clean the sealing area thoroughly before pressing the new seal into place. Confirm the vehicle application by year, make, and model before ordering FAG SS3992.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs seals to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications and works with suppliers to maintain its quality standards. This seal is built for the demanding requirements of transmission sealing service and is specified for the listed applications.