SKF 12320 Drive Axle Shaft Seal - Front

SKF 12320 Drive Axle Shaft Seal

SKF 12320 is a front drive axle shaft seal built for specific Chevrolet and GMC 4x4 applications. It uses a nitrile sealing surface and precise dimensions to help maintain a tight seal at the axle shaft interface.

Key Features

• Drive axle shaft seal for front axle service
• Nitrile sealing surface for reliable fluid sealing
• 1.250 shaft diameter
• 2.407 outside diameter
• 0.382 width for the specified axle housing fit
• Direct replacement for select Chevrolet K1500, K2500, Blazer, Tahoe, and GMC K1500, K2500, Jimmy, Yukon applications

Product Details

SKF 12320 is engineered for front drive axle shaft sealing where lubricant retention and contamination control are critical. SKF has a long history in seal design, and this part reflects that experience with premium materials and application-specific construction. The nitrile sealing surface is selected for the demands of driveline sealing, while the listed dimensions help ensure proper fit at the shaft and housing interface. Fits 1988-1997 Chevrolet K1500, front; Fits 1992-1997 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban, front; Fits 1995-1997 Chevrolet Tahoe, front; Fits 1988-1997 GMC K1500, front; Fits 1992-1997 GMC K1500 Suburban, front; Fits 1992-1997 GMC Yukon, front; Fits 1988-1996 Chevrolet K2500, front; Fits 1992-1996 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban, front; Fits 1988-1996 GMC K2500, front; Fits 1992-1996 GMC K2500 Suburban, front; Fits 1988-1994 Chevrolet Blazer, front; Fits 1988-1991 GMC Jimmy, front. This part cross-references CHR 12320 for the same application.

Common Uses

• Front axle gear oil seepage at the shaft seal area
• Contamination entering the axle housing through a worn seal
• Leak repair during front axle service on Chevrolet K1500 and GMC K1500 trucks
• Seal replacement on Chevrolet Tahoe, Blazer, and GMC Yukon or Jimmy front axle assemblies
• Restoring proper lubricant retention in select K2500 and K2500 Suburban front driveline setups

Installation Notes

Verify shaft diameter, outside diameter, and seal width before installation. Inspect the axle shaft surface and housing bore for wear, corrosion, or damage that could affect sealing performance. Clean the sealing area thoroughly and install the seal squarely to avoid distortion. Confirm the vehicle uses the listed front axle application and the correct 1st design or 7,200 lb GVW configuration where noted.

Quality Assurance

SKF designs and manufactures seals to specific application requirements using premium materials and controlled production standards. Part number 12320 is built for long service life and dependable sealing performance in the listed Chevrolet and GMC front axle applications.