SKF 15722 Differential Pinion Seal - Front

SKF Differential Pinion Seal for Kia Sportage

SKF 15722 is a differential pinion seal built for front axle sealing on the 1995-2002 Kia Sportage. It is specified with a 1.575 shaft diameter, 2.533 outside diameter, and 0.394 width, with a polyacrylate sealing surface type for controlled contact at the pinion shaft.

Key Features

• Part number 15722 differential pinion seal for front driveline sealing
• Fits 1995-2002 Kia Sportage, front
• 1.575 shaft diameter for the specified pinion shaft application
• 2.533 outside diameter and 0.394 width for proper housing fit
• Polyacrylate sealing surface type for durable sealing performance
• SKF seal engineering backed by long-running seal design and manufacturing experience

Detailed Description

SKF 15722 is a differential pinion seal designed to retain gear lubricant at the pinion area while helping keep road contaminants out of the differential. For Kia Sportage front differential service, the seal dimensions and sealing surface type are important for maintaining the correct fit at the shaft and housing interface. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., OK01127165) for the same application. If you are servicing a 1995-2002 Kia Sportage, front differential leak repair often starts with replacing the worn pinion seal before fluid loss affects driveline operation.

What It Helps Fix

• Gear oil seepage at the front differential pinion area
• Visible wetness around the pinion shaft or yoke
• Contamination entering the differential through a worn seal
• Noise or wear concerns caused by low lubricant level
• Repeat leaks after prior seal wear on a Kia Sportage front axle

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the shaft diameter, outside diameter, and width before installation so the seal matches the housing and pinion interface. Inspect the pinion yoke and sealing surface for grooves, corrosion, or damage that can shorten seal life. Clean the bore thoroughly and verify the differential is filled to the correct lubricant level after service. Fits 1995-2002 Kia Sportage, front.

Quality Assurance

SKF has a long history in seal design and manufacturing, including early integrated shaft seal development and continued refinement of bonding and material selection. SKF 15722 is produced to support consistent sealing performance and long service life in driveline applications.