National 223535 Wheel Seal - Front Inner, Rear Inner or Right

Wheel Seal for Metric Driveline Applications

National 223535 is a metric wheel seal built with nitrile sealing material for dependable sealing performance in driveline and axle applications. With a 35.000 mm shaft size, 52.130 mm outside diameter, and 8.000 mm width, it is specified for select Chrysler, Suzuki, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Geo, Rover, and Fiat applications that require an OE-style oil seal.

National has supplied sealing solutions for more than 75 years, and this part reflects that focus on dimensional accuracy and material selection. If you need a replacement wheel seal for a Suzuki Swift right side, a Chevrolet Metro right side, or a Chrysler PT Cruiser with Getrag 288S transmission, National 223535 is built to match the listed application details.

Key Features

• Nitrile sealing material for oil and grease sealing applications
• Metric dimensions: 35.000 mm shaft, 52.130 mm outside diameter, 8.000 mm width
• Housing bore: 52.000 mm
• Part description: oil seal
• National Series 220000 design
• Type 33 seal construction
• Direct application coverage for select manual transmission and axle positions

Detailed Description

National 223535 is a wheel seal/oil seal designed around precise metric dimensions and nitrile sealing material. The seal measures 1.378 inches inside diameter, 2.052 inches outside diameter, and 0.315 inches thick, making it suitable for applications where the shaft and housing bore must match exact specifications. This part is listed for right-side use on several Suzuki-based compact vehicles, including the Chevrolet Metro, Pontiac Firefly, Geo Metro, Suzuki Swift, and Suzuki Sprint, as well as rear inner and front inner positions on select classic applications such as the Rover 3500 and Fiat 500.

This part cross-references Bosch 13951 and Centric Parts 417.90000 for the same application. National 223535 is also a relevant search term for buyers looking for a replacement wheel seal for 1996-2001 Suzuki Swift right, 1998-2001 Chevrolet Metro right, or 2003-2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser with Getrag 288S transmission.

What It Helps Fix

• Gear oil seepage at the wheel or axle seal area
• Contamination entering the sealed hub or transmission interface
• Leakage caused by worn or hardened original seal material
• Noise or driveline wear related to inadequate sealing
• Service issues on right-side Suzuki, Chevrolet Metro, and Pontiac Firefly applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the shaft diameter, housing bore, and seal width before installation. Confirm the vehicle position and transmission note exactly as listed, since this part is used in multiple right-side and inner seal applications. Clean the sealing surface and inspect the shaft or bore for wear, scoring, or corrosion before pressing in the new seal. For best results, match the application by year, make, model, position, and transmission code, especially on Suzuki Swift, Chevrolet Metro, and Geo Metro fitments.

Quality Assurance

National has a long history in sealing technology and continues to develop sealing solutions for modern and legacy vehicles. Part number 223535 is built to the listed metric dimensions and material specification for consistent fitment in the applications shown.