SKF 13958 Manual Transmission Seal - Rear

SKF 13958 Manual Transmission Seal for Nissan 280ZX

SKF 13958 is a manual transmission seal built for rear application use on the 1982-1983 Nissan 280ZX. It is specified with a 1.378 shaft diameter, 1.991 outside diameter, and 1.549 width, with a polyacrylate sealing surface type for the intended transmission sealing interface.

Key Features

• Manual transmission seal for rear placement
• Fits 1982-1983 Nissan 280ZX, rear
• Part number 13958 for direct catalog identification
• 1.378 shaft diameter for the specified shaft size
• 1.991 outside diameter and 1.549 width for the listed housing dimensions
• Polyacrylate sealing surface type
• SKF-engineered seal design for transmission fluid retention

Detailed Description

SKF 13958 is a transmission sealing component designed around the listed dimensions and sealing surface material to help maintain the seal between rotating and stationary transmission surfaces. SKF has a long history in seal engineering, and this part reflects that focus with a design built for the specified application environment. For buyers searching for a rear manual transmission seal for a Nissan 280ZX, part number 13958 provides a cataloged match for the 1982-1983 model years.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a worn rear manual transmission seal on a 1982-1983 Nissan 280ZX
• Addressing transmission fluid seepage at the shaft interface
• Restoring sealing performance where the original seal has hardened or worn
• Helping keep contaminants out of the transmission housing
• Supporting proper lubrication retention in the rear seal location

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify shaft diameter, outside diameter, and width against the removed seal before installation. Inspect the shaft and housing for scoring, corrosion, or wear that could affect sealing performance. Clean the sealing bore and shaft surface thoroughly, and confirm the seal is seated squarely in the housing during installation. For searchers comparing rear manual transmission seal options for Nissan 280ZX models, SKF 13958 should be matched to the confirmed fitment and dimensions listed here.

Quality Assurance

SKF designs and manufactures seals to specific application requirements using premium materials selected for the operating environment. The brand’s seal engineering background includes decades of development focused on keeping lubricants in and contaminants out, and part number 13958 follows that approach for the listed Nissan 280ZX fitment.