FAG SS6196 Drive Axle Shaft Seal - Front Inner

Drive Axle Shaft Seal for Heavy-Duty GM Trucks

The FAG SS6196 drive axle shaft seal is built for front inner wheel-end applications on select Chevrolet and GMC heavy-duty trucks and SUVs. It uses a metal case, spring, and auxiliary lip design with polyacrylate sealing material to help keep contamination out and grease in at the bearing.

Fits 2011-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and Silverado 3500 HD, front inner, plus 2011-2018 GMC Sierra 2500 HD and Sierra 3500 HD, front inner. It also fits 2011-2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 and 2011-2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500, front inner.

• FAG part number SS6196 for front inner wheel-end service
• Metal, spring, and auxiliary lip seal construction
• Polyacrylate sealing material for demanding driveline use
• Helps protect wheel-end components from dirt, dust, and moisture
• Helps retain grease over the life of the bearing
• Cross-reference: Bosch 16233

Detailed Product Information

FAG SS6196 is a drive axle shaft seal engineered to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications for wheel-end sealing. The seal measures 3.713 inches outside diameter, 3.708 inches bore diameter, and 1.625 inches width, with metric dimensions of 94.31 mm OD, 94.183 mm bore, and 41.275 mm width. Its metal case and spring-loaded sealing design are used to maintain sealing contact under operating conditions common to Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and GMC Sierra 3500 HD front inner applications.

This part number, SS6196, is also listed with interchange reference 4136196100. For buyers searching for a front inner axle shaft seal for 2011-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD or 2011-2018 GMC Sierra 3500 HD, this FAG seal matches the specified application and dimensions.

What This Seal Helps Address

• Grease loss at the wheel end
• Contamination from dirt, dust, and moisture
• Seal wear in front inner axle shaft locations
• Noise or roughness related to compromised wheel-end sealing
• Service replacement for worn axle shaft seal applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify bore diameter, seal outside diameter, and width before installation to confirm the seal matches the hub or axle housing. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly and inspect the shaft and housing for scoring, corrosion, or wear that could affect sealing performance. Use the correct service procedure for the specific Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Suburban 2500, or Yukon XL 2500 application.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs wheel seals to meet manufacturer specifications and works with suppliers to produce seals that meet FAG quality standards. The SS6196 is built for demanding wheel-end sealing requirements in heavy-duty GM front inner applications.