National 224200 Wheel Seal - Front or Front Inner

National 224200 Wheel Seal for Front Applications

National 224200 is a metric wheel seal built with nitrile sealing material for dependable sealing performance in front axle applications. It is engineered to match the shaft and housing dimensions listed below, making it a direct-fit option for a wide range of import vehicles including Audi A4, Audi A6 Quattro, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, and Jeep Compass.

Key Features

• Part number 224200 wheel seal for front applications
• Nitrile sealing material for oil sealing performance
• Metric dimensions: 42.000 mm shaft, 55.000 mm housing bore
• Outside diameter: 55.200 mm; width: 7.000 mm
• Also identified as an oil seal in the product data
• Cross-references Timken 224200S for the same application

Product Details

National 224200 is part of the 220000 series and uses nitrile material to provide a precise seal at the wheel end. The seal measures 1.654 in. inside diameter, 2.173 in. outside diameter, and 0.276 in. thickness, with metric equivalents of 42.000 mm, 55.200 mm, and 7.000 mm. These dimensions matter when replacing a worn wheel seal on vehicles such as Audi Q5, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Kia Sorento, and Mitsubishi Outlander. National has supplied sealing solutions for more than 75 years, and this part reflects that focus on dimensional accuracy and modern vehicle coverage.

Common Uses

• Replacing a leaking front wheel seal
• Restoring proper sealing at the hub or axle area
• Addressing grease or oil seepage near the wheel end
• Correcting noise or contamination caused by a worn seal
• Servicing front driveline sealing on covered Audi, Hyundai, Kia, Jeep, and Mitsubishi models

Installation Notes and Fitment

Verify shaft diameter, housing bore, and seal width before installation. Clean the bore and shaft surface thoroughly, and inspect the mating surfaces for wear or scoring before pressing the seal into place. Compatible with front applications on vehicles such as Fits 2002-2005 Audi A4, N/A; Fits 2002-2004 Audi A4 Quattro, N/A; Fits 2002-2004 Audi A6, N/A; Fits 2002-2004 Audi A6 Quattro, N/A; Fits 2005-2009 Audi A8 Quattro, Front; Fits 2006-2019 Hyundai Sonata, Front; Fits 2006-2019 Kia Optima, Front; Fits 2007-2019 Jeep Compass, Front; Fits 2008-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander, Front; Fits 2011-2019 Kia Sorento, Front; Fits 2014-2019 Audi SQ5, N/A; Fits 2015-2019 Jeep Renegade, Front; Fits 2017-2019 Audi Q7, N/A; Fits 2018-2019 Audi S4, N/A; Fits 2019 Hyundai Tucson, Front.

Quality Assurance

National builds sealing products with long-running industry experience and ongoing design support for current vehicle platforms. Part number 224200 is manufactured to metric specifications for consistent fitment across the listed applications.