SKF 17187 Wheel Seal - Front

Brand SKF 17187
Position Front
Fits Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and GMC · 101 vehicles

Nitrile sealing surface. Helps keep lubricants in and contaminants out.

Precision seal design. Made to specific designs for the right application and environment.

SKF seal heritage. Built on decades of seal development and bonding innovation.

Cross-references 219-6407, 46439 and 3837560 for the same application. See all 6.

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SKF 17187 Wheel Seal for Front Applications

SKF 17187 is a front wheel seal built for classic driveline and axle service where reliable sealing matters. It uses a nitrile sealing surface and precise dimensions to help keep lubricant contained and road contaminants out.

Key Features

  • Part number: 17187
  • Brand: SKF
  • Wheel seal for front position applications
  • Nitrile sealing surface type
  • Outside diameter: 2.405 in.
  • Shaft diameter: 1.734 in.
  • Width: 0.210 in.
  • Engineered to SKF sealing standards for long service life

Detailed Description

SKF 17187 is a wheel seal designed for front axle service on a wide range of classic Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and GMC vehicles. The seal dimensions and nitrile sealing surface are specified to support proper fit at the shaft and housing interface, helping maintain lubricant retention while limiting contamination in the wheel-end area. This part number 17187 is a direct service option for applications such as the Chevrolet Nova, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Buick Skylark, and Oldsmobile Cutlass.

SKF has a long history in seal design and manufacturing, and this wheel seal reflects that focus on material selection and dimensional accuracy. This part cross-references 46439 and 3837560 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

  • Replacing a worn front wheel seal on classic GM driveline applications
  • Addressing lubricant seepage at the wheel-end
  • Reducing contamination from dirt, water, and road debris
  • Restoring proper sealing performance during axle or hub service
  • Supporting maintenance on vehicles such as the Chevrolet El Camino, Pontiac GTO, and Buick Skylark

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify shaft diameter, outside diameter, and width before installation to confirm the seal matches the hub or axle bore. Inspect the sealing surface and surrounding components for wear, scoring, or contamination before assembly. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly and install the seal squarely to avoid distortion. Confirm front-position application and vehicle-specific fitment for the exact year and model.

Quality Assurance

SKF manufactures seals to defined specifications using premium materials selected for the application and operating environment. The brand’s sealing expertise is backed by more than a century of product development focused on keeping lubricants in and contaminants out.

  • Fits 1975-1980 Buick Skyhawk, front
  • Fits 1975-1980 Chevrolet Monza, front
  • Fits 1975-1980 Oldsmobile Starfire, front
  • Fits 1976-1980 Pontiac Sunbird, front
  • Fits 1969-1974 Chevrolet Nova, front
  • Fits 1973-1974 Oldsmobile Omega, front
  • Fits 1964-1972 Buick Skylark, front
  • Fits 1964-1972 Chevrolet El Camino, front
  • Fits 1970-1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, front
  • Fits 1967-1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass, front
  • Fits 1967-1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, front
  • Fits 1968-1972 Pontiac Grand Prix, front
  • Fits 1967-1972 Pontiac GTO, front
  • Fits 1967-1972 Pontiac LeMans, front
  • Fits 1967-1970 GMC G15/G1500 Van, front
  • Fits 1967-1969 Chevrolet Camaro, front
  • Fits 1967-1969 Pontiac Firebird, front
  • Fits 1966-1968 Oldsmobile Toronado, front
  • Fits 1964-1967 Chevrolet Malibu, front
  • Fits 1964-1966 GMC G1000 Series, front
This part fits 101 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelPositionNotes
1980BuickSkyhawkFront—
1980ChevroletMonzaFront—
1980OldsmobileStarfireFront—
1980PontiacSunbirdFront—
1979BuickSkyhawkFront—
1979ChevroletMonzaFront—
1979OldsmobileStarfireFront—
1979PontiacSunbirdFront—
1978BuickSkyhawkFront—
1978ChevroletMonzaFront—
1978OldsmobileStarfireFront—
1978PontiacSunbirdFront—
1977BuickSkyhawkFront—
1977ChevroletMonzaFront—
1977OldsmobileStarfireFront—
1977PontiacSunbirdFront—
1976BuickSkyhawkFront—
1976ChevroletMonzaFront—
1976OldsmobileStarfireFront—
1976PontiacSunbirdFront—
1975BuickSkyhawkFront—
1975ChevroletMonzaFront—
1975OldsmobileStarfireFront—
1974ChevroletNovaFront—
1974OldsmobileOmegaFront—
1973ChevroletNovaFront—
1973OldsmobileOmegaFront—
1972BuickSkylarkFront—
1972ChevroletEl CaminoFront—
1972ChevroletMonte CarloFront—
1972ChevroletNovaFront—
1972OldsmobileCutlassFront—
1972OldsmobileCutlass SupremeFront—
1972PontiacGrand PrixFront—
1972PontiacGTOFront—
1972PontiacLeMansFront—
1971BuickSkylarkFront—
1971ChevroletEl CaminoFront—
1971ChevroletMonte CarloFront—
1971ChevroletNovaFront—
1971OldsmobileCutlassFront—
1971OldsmobileCutlass SupremeFront—
1971PontiacGrand PrixFront—
1971PontiacGTOFront—
1971PontiacLeMansFront—
1970BuickSkylarkFront—
1970ChevroletEl CaminoFront—
1970ChevroletMonte CarloFront—
1970ChevroletNovaFront—
1970GMCG15/G1500 VanFront—
1970OldsmobileCutlassFront—
1970OldsmobileCutlass SupremeFront—
1970PontiacGrand PrixFront—
1970PontiacGTOFront—
1970PontiacLeMansFront—
1969BuickSkylarkFront—
1969ChevroletCamaroFront—
1969ChevroletEl CaminoFront—
1969ChevroletNovaFront—
1969GMCG15/G1500 VanFront—
1969OldsmobileCutlassFront—
1969OldsmobileCutlass SupremeFront—
1969PontiacFirebirdFront—
1969PontiacGrand PrixFront—
1969PontiacGTOFront—
1969PontiacLeMansFront—
1968BuickSkylarkFront—
1968ChevroletCamaroFront—
1968ChevroletEl CaminoFront—
1968GMCG15/G1500 VanFront—
1968OldsmobileCutlassFront—
1968OldsmobileCutlass SupremeFront—
1968OldsmobileToronadoFront—
1968PontiacFirebirdFront—
1968PontiacGrand PrixFront—
1968PontiacGTOFront—
1968PontiacLeMansFront—
1967BuickSkylarkFront—
1967ChevroletCamaroFront—
1967ChevroletEl CaminoFront—
1967ChevroletMalibuFront—
1967GMCG15/G1500 VanFront—
1967OldsmobileCutlassFront—
1967OldsmobileCutlass SupremeFront—
1967OldsmobileToronadoFront—
1967PontiacFirebirdFront—
1967PontiacGTOFront—
1967PontiacLeMansFront—
1966BuickSkylarkFront—
1966ChevroletEl CaminoFront—
1966ChevroletMalibuFront—
1966GMCG1000 SeriesFront—
1966OldsmobileToronadoFront—
1965BuickSkylarkFront—
1965ChevroletEl CaminoFront—
1965ChevroletMalibuFront—
1965GMCG1000 SeriesFront—
1964BuickSkylarkFront—
1964ChevroletEl CaminoFront—
1964ChevroletMalibuFront—
1964GMCG1000 SeriesFront—
Directly replaces or cross-references 6 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
219-6407464393837560145817187975917187CHR 17187