SKF 17115 Wheel Seal - Front or Rear Inner

SKF 17115 Wheel Seal for Classic Chrysler and Dodge

SKF 17115 is a wheel seal built for front and rear inner applications on select Chrysler and Dodge vehicles. It uses a nitrile sealing surface and precise dimensions to help maintain proper lubricant retention at the wheel end while keeping road contaminants out.

Key Features

• Wheel seal for driveline and axle sealing applications
• Nitrile sealing surface type for dependable sealing performance
• Outside diameter: 2.340 in.
• Shaft diameter: 1.730 in.
• Width: 0.250 in.
• SKF engineered seal design backed by long-running sealing expertise

Detailed Description

The SKF 17115 wheel seal is designed to match specific wheel-end sealing requirements on classic Chrysler and Dodge platforms. Its nitrile sealing surface and measured dimensions help support a proper fit at the shaft and housing interface, which is important for keeping grease or lubricant contained and reducing contamination at the wheel end. This part number, 17115, is commonly referenced for front brake applications on 1966-1972 Dodge Charger, 1966-1972 Dodge Dart, 1965-1972 Dodge Monaco, and 1970-1972 Dodge Challenger models with 10-inch brakes, as well as select Chrysler front and rear inner positions from the 1950s and early 1960s.

This part cross-references Wix 49746 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Wheel-end lubricant leakage
• Contamination from dirt, dust, and moisture
• Seal wear at the shaft-to-housing interface
• Maintenance issues caused by an aging or hardened seal
• Brake-area contamination from failed wheel-end sealing

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify shaft diameter, outside diameter, and width before installation.
• Confirm position: front or rear inner, depending on the vehicle application.
• Check brake configuration on Dodge applications; several listings require 10-inch brakes.
• Inspect the sealing surface and hub area for scoring, corrosion, or debris before installing the new seal.
• Use clean assembly practices to avoid damaging the nitrile sealing lip during installation.

Quality Assurance

SKF designs and manufactures seals to specific application requirements using premium materials and controlled production standards. The 17115 reflects SKF’s long history in sealing technology and is built for consistent wheel-end sealing performance.