National 5697 Wheel Seal Kit - Front

Wheel Seal Kit for Front Axles

The National 5697 wheel seal kit is built for front axle service on a wide range of GM compact and midsize vehicles. It combines a nitrile sealing element with an AS232 O-ring to help restore sealing performance at the wheel end.

• Wheel seal kit for front applications
• Nitrile sealing material for dependable fluid resistance
• Inside diameter: 1.875 in. / 47.630 mm
• Outside diameter: 3.150 in. / 80.010 mm
• Width: 0.315 in. / 8.000 mm
• Housing bore: 3.146 in. / 79.908 mm
• Contains AS232 O-ring
• Part number: 5697

Application Details and Fitment

Compatible with front wheel-end service on vehicles including Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire, Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva, Pontiac Grand Am, Chevrolet Corsica, Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, Pontiac Tempest, Buick Skyhawk, Cadillac Cimarron, Oldsmobile Calais, Pontiac J2000 Sunbird, Oldsmobile Firenza, and Pontiac J2000. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 5697 for the same application.

National has supplied sealing solutions for more than 75 years, and this wheel seal kit reflects that experience with dimensions and materials selected for service accuracy. The 5697 oil seal kit is specified for front positions and is listed across 114 vehicle applications from 1982 through 2005, making it a practical replacement for many Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire front wheel seal repairs.

Common Problems This Part Helps Address

• Wheel-end grease or oil leakage at the seal area
• Contamination entering the hub or bearing area
• Worn or hardened original seal material
• Noise or roughness caused by compromised wheel-end sealing
• Service repairs requiring the correct front seal and O-ring dimensions

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify shaft diameter, housing bore, width, and outside diameter before installation. Clean the hub and sealing surfaces thoroughly, and inspect the mating components for wear, scoring, or corrosion before installing the new seal. Confirm front-position application and match the vehicle-specific notes where listed, especially on 1984 Buick Skyhawk models with first or second design differences.

Quality Assurance

National is recognized for premium sealing solutions and ongoing product development for modern vehicle service needs. The 5697 wheel seal kit is manufactured to support accurate fitment and consistent sealing performance in front wheel-end applications.