National 1174 Wheel Seal - Front Inner, Rear or Rear Inner

National 1174 Wheel Seal for Classic Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz

National 1174 is a metric wheel seal built with nitrile sealing material and sized for precise shaft and housing bore dimensions. It is used across a wide range of classic Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz applications, including rear inner and front inner positions on select models.

Key Features

• Nitrile sealing material for dependable oil sealing performance
• Metric dimensions for accurate fitment
• Inside diameter: 1.496 in. / 38.000 mm
• Outside diameter: 2.057 in. / 52.250 mm
• Thickness: 0.335 in. / 8.500 mm
• Housing bore: 2.047 in. / 52.000 mm
• Series 1000 wheel seal construction
• Part number 1174 for easy identification

Detailed Description

The National 1174 wheel seal is an oil seal designed around metric sizing and nitrile sealing material for consistent sealing at the hub or axle interface. Its 38 mm shaft diameter, 52.25 mm outside diameter, and 8.5 mm width make it a direct-specification choice for service work where correct dimensions matter. National has supplied sealing solutions for more than 75 years, and this part reflects that focus on fit and material selection. This part cross-references Timken 1174S for the same application.

Compatible With classic Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Cabriolet, Fox, Rabbit Convertible, and Rabbit Pickup applications, as well as Mercedes-Benz 300D, 300SD, 300TD, 300SE, 300SEL, 300SDL, 380SE, 380SL, 380SEC, 380SEL, 380SLC, 420SEL, 500SEC, 500SEL, 560SEC, 560SEL, and 560SL applications where the listed position matches the vehicle setup. The National 1174 is also used on Porsche 924 front inner applications with 5 stud hub configuration.

What It Helps Address

• Gear oil or lubricant seepage at the wheel hub
• Contamination entering the sealed hub area
• Wear-related sealing loss from age or mileage
• Incorrect seal sizing during brake or axle service
• Service replacement on Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz driveline applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the shaft diameter, housing bore, and seal width before installation. Match the position exactly as listed for the vehicle, including rear, rear inner, or front inner applications. Clean the bore and shaft surface thoroughly, and inspect for grooves or corrosion that can affect sealing performance. Confirm the vehicle uses the specified disc brake or transmission configuration where noted in the fitment data.

Quality Assurance

National builds sealing products with long-term industry experience and ongoing design support for modern and legacy vehicle applications. Part number 1174 is manufactured to metric dimensions and material specifications intended for accurate replacement service.