SKF 15850 Wheel Seal - Front or Rear

SKF 15850 Wheel Seal for Rear Axles

SKF 15850 is a rear wheel seal built for precise sealing performance in driveline and axle applications. It is engineered with a nitrile sealing surface and sized for the specified shaft and housing dimensions, helping maintain lubricant retention and keep road contaminants out.

Key Features

• Wheel seal for rear axle applications
• Nitrile sealing surface type for dependable sealing contact
• Outside diameter: 2.565 in.
• Shaft diameter: 1.575 in.
• Width: 0.315 in.
• SKF sealing design backed by long-running seal engineering experience

Detailed Description

SKF 15850 is a precision wheel seal designed for rear-position service on select Chrysler Conquest, Dodge Conquest, and Mitsubishi Starion models. The seal dimensions and nitrile sealing surface are specified to match the application’s shaft and housing requirements, supporting proper lubricant control at the wheel end. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application. For buyers searching for a rear wheel seal for 1983-1989 Mitsubishi Starion or 1984-1986 Dodge Conquest, SKF 15850 provides a direct-fit sealing solution. It also serves 1987-1989 Chrysler Conquest rear axle applications. The SKF 15850 part number is also referenced in interchange listings as 15850 for related OE and aftermarket catalogs.

What It Helps Address

• Gear oil or axle lubricant leakage at the wheel end
• Contamination entering the sealed axle area
• Seal wear from age, heat, and road exposure
• Loss of sealing contact caused by dimensional mismatch
• Rear axle service needs on Chrysler Conquest, Dodge Conquest, and Mitsubishi Starion

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the shaft surface, seal bore, and hub area before installation. Clean all sealing surfaces thoroughly and verify the replacement seal matches the shaft diameter, outside diameter, and width specified for SKF 15850. Proper seating and alignment are important to maintain sealing performance on rear wheel seal service for Mitsubishi Starion, Chrysler Conquest, and Dodge Conquest applications.

Quality Assurance

SKF has a long history in seal design and manufacturing, with products built to specific application requirements using premium materials and controlled production standards. SKF 15850 reflects that engineering approach for rear wheel seal service.