SKF 15886 Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal - Front or Rear

SKF Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal 15886

SKF 15886 is a transfer case output shaft seal built around a polyacrylate sealing surface for controlled sealing performance at the shaft. With a 1.575 in shaft diameter, 2.962 in outside diameter, and 0.472 in width, this seal is sized for specific Nissan and INFINITI transfer case applications. It is a direct-fit sealing component for maintaining lubricant retention at the output shaft area.

Key Features

• Transfer case output shaft seal for the rear or front output position, depending on application
• Polyacrylate sealing surface type for consistent contact at the shaft
• 1.575 in shaft diameter, 2.962 in outside diameter, 0.472 in width
• Fits select Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder, Xterra, Pickup, D21, and INFINITI QX4 applications
• SKF part number 15886 for catalog and service reference

Detailed Description

SKF 15886 is engineered as a transfer case output shaft seal for vehicles that need a precise sealing interface at the transfer case output. SKF has a long history in seal design and manufacturing, and this part reflects that focus with premium materials and application-specific dimensions. It is listed for 1986-2004 Nissan D21, 1987-2004 Nissan Pathfinder, 1995 Nissan Pickup, 1997-2003 INFINITI QX4, 1998-2004 Nissan Frontier, and 2000-2004 Nissan Xterra. This part cross-references Nissan OE numbers 33216-33G00 and 145815886 for the same application.

What This Seal Helps Address

• Transfer case fluid seepage at the output shaft
• Contamination entering the transfer case through a worn seal area
• Fluid loss that can lead to low lubricant level
• Leak-related driveline maintenance on Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder, Xterra, Pickup, D21, and INFINITI QX4 models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the shaft diameter, outside diameter, and width against the removed seal before installation. Clean the sealing bore and shaft surface thoroughly, and inspect the output shaft for wear, grooves, or corrosion that could affect sealing performance. Confirm whether the application uses the front or rear transfer case output position before ordering. For fitment reference, this part fits 1998-2004 Nissan Frontier, rear; 1987-2004 Nissan Pathfinder, front; 2000-2004 Nissan Xterra, rear; 1997-2003 INFINITI QX4, front; 1995 Nissan Pickup, front; and 1986-1994 Nissan D21, front.

Quality Assurance

SKF manufactures seals to specific designs using premium materials and established production standards. The brand’s seal engineering background supports long service life and dependable sealing performance in transfer case applications.