SKF 16510 Drive Axle Shaft Seal - Front or Front Center

SKF 16510 Drive Axle Shaft Seal for Ford Super Duty

SKF 16510 is a drive axle shaft seal built for front axle service on Ford Super Duty trucks. With a 1.496 shaft diameter, 2.638 outside diameter, and 0.963 width, it is sized for a precise sealing fit where axle lubricant retention and contamination control matter.

Key Features

• Drive axle shaft seal for front axle applications
• 1.496 shaft diameter for the sealing surface
• 2.638 outside diameter for housing fitment
• 0.963 width for proper seal depth and contact
• SKF engineering focused on sealing performance and durability
• Cross-reference: Ford 7C3Z1S175A

Detailed Description

SKF 16510 is a front drive axle shaft seal engineered for Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty applications. SKF has a long history in seal design, and this part reflects that experience with premium materials and application-specific dimensions that help maintain the correct sealing properties for the operating environment. It is a direct-fit style seal for front center axle service on 2005-2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty and 2005-2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty models.

Fits 2005-2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty, front center. Fits 2005-2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty, front center. SKF 16510 is a practical choice when servicing the front axle shaft seal on Ford Super Duty trucks and replacing a worn or leaking seal with the correct dimensions.

Common Uses

• Stops gear oil seepage at the axle shaft seal area
• Helps keep dirt, water, and road debris out of the axle assembly
• Addresses fluid loss that can lead to low lubrication levels
• Supports repair of front axle leaks on Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty
• Helps restore proper sealing after seal wear or damage

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm shaft diameter, outside diameter, and width before installation to ensure the seal matches the axle housing and shaft interface. Inspect the axle shaft, sealing surface, and housing for wear, scoring, or contamination before installing SKF 16510. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly and follow the vehicle service procedure for proper seal seating and axle reassembly.

Quality Assurance

SKF manufactures seals to specific designs using premium materials and quality-controlled production methods. The brand’s sealing expertise is backed by more than a century of automotive and industrial development, with a focus on long service life and dependable sealing performance.