FAG SS5566 Engine Camshaft Seal

Engine Camshaft Seal for OE-Style Sealing

FAG SS5566 is an engine camshaft seal built with a metal and spring design and Viton sealing material for controlled sealing performance. With precise bore and outside diameter dimensions, it is made for applications that require a tight, stable seal at the camshaft opening.

This FAG SS5566 seal is listed for a wide range of Cadillac Northstar and Buick Lucerne applications, including 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne and 2001-2005 Cadillac DeVille. It is also referenced for 2001-2004 Cadillac Seville and 2001-2002 Cadillac Eldorado applications.

Key Features

• Brand: FAG
• Part number: SS5566
• Engine camshaft seal construction
• Seal type: metal with spring
• Sealing material: Viton
• Bore diameter: 2.205 in. / 56.007 mm
• Seal outside diameter: 2.213 in. / 56.21 mm
• Seal width: 0.63 in. / 16.002 mm

Detailed Description

FAG SS5566 is specified for engine sealing applications where dimensional accuracy and material compatibility matter. The Viton sealing element is selected for resistance to heat and oil exposure, while the metal-and-spring design helps maintain sealing contact at the camshaft interface. This part number is associated with 1993-2011 Cadillac and Buick applications, including Northstar-equipped Cadillac DTS, DeVille, Seville, Eldorado, and Allante models, as well as Buick Lucerne.

This part cross-references Timken 710261 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage at the camshaft seal area
• Contamination entering the engine sealing surface
• Loss of sealing tension from worn seal material
• Leak-related maintenance on Northstar V8 applications
• Seal replacement during engine service on Buick Lucerne and Cadillac models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify bore diameter, outside diameter, and seal width before installation. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly and inspect the camshaft journal for wear, scoring, or contamination that could affect seal life. Confirm the application by year, make, model, and engine configuration before ordering. Fits 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, N/A; Fits 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, N/A; Fits 2001-2005 Cadillac DeVille, N/A; Fits 2001-2004 Cadillac Seville, N/A; Fits 2001-2002 Cadillac Eldorado, N/A; Fits 1993 Cadillac Allante, N/A.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs sealing components to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications and works with suppliers to maintain FAG quality standards. The SS5566 is built to the listed dimensional requirements for the confirmed applications.