SKF 13995 Drive Axle Shaft Seal - Front or Front Left

SKF Drive Axle Shaft Seal for Dodge Dakota

SKF 13995 is a drive axle shaft seal built for front axle sealing on select Dodge Dakota applications. It is designed with a nitrile sealing surface to help retain lubricant at the axle shaft while keeping road debris and contaminants out.

For front axle service on the Dodge Dakota, this seal matches the specified shaft diameter and outside dimensions for the listed applications. SKF 13995 is a practical choice when replacing a worn or leaking axle shaft seal on 1987-1996 Dodge Dakota models.

Key Features

• Part number: 13995
• Drive axle shaft seal for front axle service
• Nitrile sealing surface type
• Shaft diameter: 1.378 in.
• Outside diameter: 2.289 in.
• Width: 0.512 in.
• Engineered for front and front left positions on listed Dodge Dakota applications

Detailed Description

SKF 13995 is a driveline sealing component made for the front axle shaft area on Dodge Dakota trucks. SKF has a long history in seal design and uses application-specific construction and premium materials to support proper sealing performance in the operating environment. This seal is sized to the listed dimensions, including a 1.378-inch shaft diameter and 2.289-inch outside diameter, which helps ensure correct fit at the axle housing interface.

This part cross-references 4338576 and 145813995 for the same application. It is a direct-fit style seal for 1994-1996 Dodge Dakota, front, and 1987-1993 Dodge Dakota, front left. Use SKF 13995 when servicing a leaking front axle shaft seal on Dodge Dakota driveline systems.

What It Helps Fix

• Gear oil seepage at the front axle shaft
• Contamination entering the axle housing
• Seal wear from age, heat, and road exposure
• Fluid loss that can affect axle lubrication
• Noise or driveline issues related to low lubricant level

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the axle shaft, seal bore, and sealing surface before installation. Clean the housing thoroughly and verify the shaft diameter and seal dimensions match the application. Replace the seal if the shaft surface is scored, pitted, or out of specification, since surface damage can shorten seal life.

Fits 1994-1996 Dodge Dakota, front. Fits 1987-1993 Dodge Dakota, front left.

Quality Assurance

SKF designs and manufactures seals to defined application standards using materials selected for the operating environment. The brand’s seal engineering background supports consistent fit and sealing performance for driveline service.