SKF 11708 Manual Transmission Seal - Front

SKF Manual Transmission Seal for Ford, BMW, Chevrolet

SKF 11708 is a manual transmission seal built for applications that need reliable fluid retention and contamination control. With a nitrile sealing surface and precise dimensions, it is suited for service work on select Ford, BMW, and Chevrolet manual transmissions.

• Manual transmission seal from SKF
• Nitrile sealing surface type for dependable contact at the shaft
• Outside diameter: 1.659 in.
• Shaft diameter: 1.181 in.
• Width: 0.276 in.
• Direct fitment for select Ford Aerostar, Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco II applications
• Also used on select BMW 318i, 320i, 528i, and 530i applications
• Fits select Chevrolet LUV manual transmission applications

Fitment and Application Details

Compatible With 1986-1993 Ford Aerostar, standard transmission applications; 1991-1993 Ford Explorer, standard transmission applications; 1983-1993 Ford Ranger, standard transmission applications; and 1984-1990 Ford Bronco II, standard transmission applications. It also fits 1984-1985 BMW 318i front applications except ZFS5 transmission, 1980-1983 BMW 320i front applications except ZFS5 transmission, 1979 BMW 528i front applications, 1975-1978 BMW 530i front applications, and 1975-1976 Chevrolet LUV standard transmission applications. SKF 11708 is a practical service part for manual transmission repair on these vehicles.

This part cross-references Tuff Support 612604 for the same application.

What This Seal Helps Address

• Transmission fluid seepage at the shaft seal area
• Contamination entering the manual transmission housing
• Wear-related sealing loss during routine drivetrain service
• Leak repair on Ford Ranger, Bronco II, Aerostar, and Explorer manual transmissions
• Front seal service on select BMW 318i, 320i, 528i, and 530i applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm shaft diameter, outside diameter, and transmission variant before installation. Clean the sealing bore and shaft surface thoroughly, and inspect for scoring or wear that could affect seal life. For BMW applications, verify the transmission is not the excluded ZFS5 unit where noted. Proper alignment during installation helps the seal seat evenly and maintain contact.

Quality Assurance

SKF has a long history in seal engineering and manufactures sealing products to specific designs using premium materials. The brand’s focus on controlled dimensions and application-specific construction supports consistent sealing performance in manual transmission service.