SKF 13585 Drive Shaft Seal

SKF 13585 Drive Shaft Seal for Buick Applications

SKF 13585 is a drive shaft seal built for driveline sealing performance where shaft rotation and lubricant retention matter. It uses a nitrile sealing surface and precise dimensions to help maintain a secure seal at the shaft and housing interface.

Compatible With 1953-1960 Buick driveline applications, including Buick Century, Buick Roadmaster, Buick Skylark, and Buick LeSabre. This SKF drive shaft seal is engineered to match the specified shaft diameter and outside diameter for the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Drive shaft seal for driveline and axle sealing systems
• Nitrile sealing surface type for sealing performance in automotive service
• Shaft diameter: 1.375 in.
• Outside diameter: 2.066 in.
• Width: 0.313 in.
• SKF part number 13585 for direct identification

Detailed Description

SKF 13585 is a drive shaft seal designed around the listed dimensional specifications to help retain lubricant and reduce contamination at the driveline sealing point. SKF has a long history in seal engineering, and this part reflects that focus through application-specific design and premium material selection. For restorations and repairs on Buick Century, Buick Roadmaster, Buick Skylark, and Buick LeSabre models, the seal dimensions and nitrile sealing surface provide the fit and material profile needed for the intended application. This part cross-references 172801 and 145813585 for the same application.

What This Seal Helps Address

• Gear oil or lubricant leakage at the drive shaft sealing area
• Contamination entering the driveline through a worn seal
• Seal wear from age, heat, and shaft movement
• Noise or driveline issues related to low lubricant level
• Service replacement for aging Buick driveline sealing components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify shaft diameter, outside diameter, and width before installation. Inspect the shaft surface and housing bore for wear, scoring, or corrosion, since seal performance depends on a clean, smooth sealing path. Confirm the application against the vehicle listing for 1953-1958 Buick Century, 1953-1958 Buick Roadmaster, 1954 Buick Skylark, and 1959-1960 Buick LeSabre before service. Use proper installation practices to avoid damaging the nitrile sealing lip during assembly.

Quality Assurance

SKF manufactures seals to specific designs and material requirements for the application and operating environment. Part number 13585 is produced to support long service life and consistent sealing performance in the listed Buick driveline applications.