National 5698 Wheel Seal Kit - Front or Rear

Wheel Seal Kit for GM Applications

National 5698 is a wheel seal kit built around nitrile sealing material for service work on compatible driveline and axle applications. It is listed with seal and O-ring notes across a wide range of GM passenger vehicles, including Buick Century, Cadillac DeVille, and Pontiac 6000 fitments.

Key Features

• Nitrile sealing material for dependable fluid sealing performance.
• Includes AS043 O-ring as listed in the product data.
• Measures 2.420 in. inside diameter, 3.558 in. outside diameter, and 0.336 in. width.
• Fits front and rear applications depending on vehicle configuration.
• Cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 172286 and 182286 for the same application.

Detailed Product Information

This National wheel seal kit, part number 5698, is specified as an oil seal kit with nitrile material and a matching O-ring. The listed dimensions include a 61.470 mm inside diameter, 90.370 mm outside diameter, and 8.530 mm thickness, which helps identify the correct service part for the hub or shaft dimensions required by the application. Compatible With 1983-1993 Buick Century, front; 1986-1993 Buick LeSabre, front; 1987-1993 Cadillac Allante, front; and other listed GM models. National 5698 is also shown for select heavy-duty brake and rotor configurations, including applications with 10.25 in. rotors.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a worn wheel seal that allows lubricant leakage.
• Addressing contamination from dirt or moisture at the sealing surface.
• Restoring proper sealing at the hub or shaft interface.
• Servicing vehicles with seal and O-ring requirements in the front or rear position.

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify shaft and housing dimensions before installation, including the listed 2.420 in. shaft diameter and 3.545 in. housing bore. Match the vehicle’s position and notes exactly, since the fitment includes standard seal-and-O-ring applications as well as specific heavy-duty brake and rotor configurations. Confirm the correct year, make, model, and position before ordering National 5698.

Quality Assurance

National states that it has supplied premium sealing solutions for more than 75 years and continues to develop sealing products for modern vehicle service needs.