FAG SS5234 Engine Camshaft Seal - Front

Engine Seal for Mazda, Hyundai, and Kia Applications

The FAG SS5234 is an engine seal built for specific Mazda, Hyundai, and Kia applications where precise sealing dimensions matter. It uses a rubber seal design with a spring and auxiliary lip, plus polyacrylate sealing material, to help maintain a controlled seal at the engine camshaft area.

Compatible With Mazda CX-5, Mazda 3, Mazda RX-8, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tiburon, Hyundai XG350, Kia Amanti, Kia Magentis, Kia Optima, Kia Sorento, Kia Sedona, and Mazda Miata applications listed below.

Key Features

• Part number SS5234
• Rubber seal construction with spring and auxiliary lip
• Polyacrylate sealing material
• Bore diameter: 1.654 in. / 42.012 mm
• Seal outside diameter: 1.663 in. / 42.24 mm
• Seal width: 1.181 in. / 29.997 mm
• Engineered to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications

Detailed Description

FAG SS5234 is a precision engine camshaft seal for applications that require accurate fitment and dependable sealing performance. The listed dimensions help ensure proper seating in the bore, while the rubber construction, spring tension, and auxiliary lip support sealing at the shaft interface. This part number SS5234 is listed for multiple Mazda, Hyundai, and Kia vehicles, including Mazda CX-5, Mazda 3, Mazda RX-8, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Sonata, and Kia Optima applications.

This part cross-references SKF 18719 for the same application.

What This Seal Helps Address

• Oil leakage at the camshaft seal area
• Contamination from dirt, dust, and moisture entering the sealed area
• Loss of grease or lubricant retention at the bearing or seal interface
• Seal wear caused by incorrect dimensions or aging sealing material
• Service issues on Mazda, Hyundai, and Kia engines with the listed fitments

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify bore diameter, seal outside diameter, and seal width before installation.
• Confirm engine configuration and notes such as Front or Intake where listed.
• Inspect the shaft surface and sealing bore for wear, scoring, or contamination before installing SS5234.
• Use the exact vehicle application data for Mazda CX-5, Mazda 3, Mazda RX-8, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tiburon, Hyundai XG350, Kia Amanti, Kia Magentis, Kia Optima, Kia Sorento, Kia Sedona, and Mazda Miata fitment.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs seals to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications and works with suppliers to maintain FAG quality standards. The SS5234 is built with application-specific dimensions and sealing materials for consistent fit across the listed engine applications.