National 473450 Wheel Seal - Front Inner

National 473450 Wheel Seal for Chrysler Front Inner Applications

National 473450 is a wheel seal built for front inner service on select Chrysler vehicles from 1950-1955. It uses nitrile sealing material and a Redi-Coat finish to support a consistent seal at the housing bore and shaft interface.

• Wheel seal / oil seal for driveline and axle sealing service
• Nitrile construction for sealing performance in automotive applications
• Redi-Coat finish for easier installation and sealing consistency
• Zero duplication part for direct catalog identification
• Dimensions: 1.812 in. shaft ID, 2.879 in. OD, 0.375 in. width
• Housing bore: 2.875 in. / 73.030 mm

Detailed Product Information

National 473450 is a front inner wheel seal used in Chrysler axle and hub sealing applications, including 1955 Chrysler 300 and 1950-1955 Chrysler Imperial, New Yorker, Newport, and Town & Country models. The seal is specified with a 1.812-inch inside diameter, 2.879-inch outside diameter, and 0.375-inch width, making it a precise service part for matching the original sealing envelope. National 473450 also cross-references Gates 18242 for the same application.

National has supplied sealing solutions for decades, and this part reflects that focus with a nitrile sealing element and a coated surface treatment. For buyers searching for a Chrysler 300 front inner wheel seal, Chrysler Imperial front inner oil seal, or a National 473450 replacement wheel seal, the listed dimensions and fitment data provide the key reference points for selection.

Common Problems This Seal Can Address

• Gear oil seepage at the wheel end
• Contamination entering the hub or axle area
• Seal wear from age, heat, or mileage
• Loss of sealing integrity at the housing bore
• Service replacement for a worn front inner wheel seal

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify shaft diameter, housing bore, and seal width before installation. Clean the bore and shaft sealing surface thoroughly, and inspect for grooves, corrosion, or damage that could affect sealing performance. Confirm the application is front inner position only, and match the vehicle year and model exactly to the fitment listing for Chrysler 300, Imperial, New Yorker, Newport, and Town & Country.

Quality Assurance

National is a long-established sealing brand with more than 75 years of experience in sealing solutions. Part number 473450 is engineered to meet the dimensional requirements listed here and is identified as a zero duplication part for catalog accuracy.