SKF 16468 Differential Pinion Seal - Rear

Brand SKF 16468
Position Rear
Width 0.472
Outside Diameter 3.000
Sealing Surface Type Polyacrylate
Shaft Diameter 1.654
Fits INFINITI and Nissan · 42 vehicles

Precision seal design. Made with premium materials for the right sealing properties.

Keeps contaminants out. Helps retain lubricants for dependable sealing performance.

Differential pinion seal. A sealing-system part for driveline and axle applications.

Cross-references 38189C7010 for the same application. See all 1.

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SKF Differential Pinion Seal for H233BS Axle

Restore sealing performance at the differential pinion with this SKF differential pinion seal, part number 16468. It is built for rear axle applications on select Nissan and INFINITI vehicles, including Frontier, Pathfinder, Xterra, QX4, Pickup, and D21 models with the H233BS axle.

  • SKF differential pinion seal, part number 16468
  • Outside diameter: 3.000 in.
  • Shaft diameter: 1.654 in.
  • Width: 0.472 in.
  • Polyacrylate sealing surface type for the specified application
  • Fits rear H233BS axle applications on select Nissan and INFINITI vehicles

Sealing Performance and Fitment

SKF has a long history in seal engineering, including early integrated shaft seal development and continued refinement of bonding methods and material selection. This differential pinion seal is manufactured to specific design requirements so it can maintain lubricant retention and help keep road contaminants out of the axle assembly. The SKF 16468 is a direct-fit sealing component for rear differential pinion service on 1990-2004 Nissan Pathfinder, 1998-2004 Nissan Frontier, 2000-2004 Nissan Xterra, 1997-2003 INFINITI QX4, 1995-1997 Nissan Pickup, and 1990-1994 Nissan D21 with the H233BS axle.

This part cross-references Nissan 38189C7010 for the same application.

What This Seal Helps Address

  • Differential gear oil seepage at the pinion area
  • Contamination entering the rear axle housing
  • Wet housing or driveline residue near the pinion seal
  • Seal wear from age, heat, and mileage
  • Service replacement for rear axle maintenance on Nissan and INFINITI H233BS applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the pinion yoke, sealing surface, and surrounding axle components before installation. Clean the bore and shaft area thoroughly so the new seal seats evenly, and verify the dimensions match the application before assembly. For best results, follow the vehicle service procedure for pinion preload and torque specifications during reassembly.

Quality Assurance

SKF manufactures seals to defined design and material standards for long service life and dependable sealing performance. Part number 16468 is engineered for the listed rear axle applications and built to support proper lubricant retention in the differential pinion area.

This part fits 42 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelPositionNotes
2004NissanFrontierRearH233BS Axle:
2004NissanPathfinderRearH233BS Axle:
2004NissanXterraRearH233BS Axle:
2003INFINITIQX4Rear—
2003NissanFrontierRearH233BS Axle:
2003NissanPathfinderRearH233BS Axle:
2003NissanXterraRearH233BS Axle:
2002INFINITIQX4Rear—
2002NissanFrontierRearH233BS Axle:
2002NissanPathfinderRearH233BS Axle:
2002NissanXterraRearH233BS Axle:
2001INFINITIQX4Rear—
2001NissanFrontierRearH233BS Axle:
2001NissanPathfinderRearH233BS Axle:
2001NissanXterraRearH233BS Axle:
2000INFINITIQX4Rear—
2000NissanFrontierRearH233BS Axle:
2000NissanPathfinderRearH233BS Axle:
2000NissanXterraRearH233BS Axle:
1999INFINITIQX4Rear—
1999NissanFrontierRearH233BS Axle:
1999NissanPathfinderRearH233BS Axle:
1998INFINITIQX4Rear—
1998NissanFrontierRearH233BS Axle:
1998NissanPathfinderRearH233BS Axle:
1997INFINITIQX4Rear—
1997NissanPathfinderRearH233BS Axle:
1997NissanPickupRearH233BS Axle:
1996NissanPathfinderRearH233BS Axle:
1996NissanPickupRearH233BS Axle:
1995NissanPathfinderRearH233BS Axle:
1995NissanPickupRearH233BS Axle:
1994NissanD21RearH233BS Axle:
1994NissanPathfinderRearH233BS Axle:
1993NissanD21RearH233BS Axle:
1993NissanPathfinderRearH233BS Axle:
1992NissanD21RearH233BS Axle:
1992NissanPathfinderRearH233BS Axle:
1991NissanD21RearH233BS Axle:
1991NissanPathfinderRearH233BS Axle:
1990NissanD21RearH233BS Axle:
1990NissanPathfinderRearH233BS Axle:
Directly replaces or cross-references 1 part number
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
38189C7010