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SKF 17259 Differential Pinion Seal - Front
| Brand | SKF 17259 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front |
| Fits | Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, and Mitsubishi · 57 vehicles |
Precision seal design. Premium materials help keep lubricants in and contaminants out.
Polyacrylate sealing surface. Built for reliable sealing performance in demanding conditions.
Differential pinion seal. A sealing system part made for drivetrain applications.
Cross-references 52069700 for the same application. See all 1.
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SKF Differential Pinion Seal for Front Axles
SKF 17259 is a differential pinion seal built for front axle applications that need reliable lubricant retention and contamination control. It is engineered with a polyacrylate sealing surface and sized to match the specified shaft and housing dimensions for a precise service replacement.
Fits 2000-2011 Dodge Dakota, front; fits 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, front; fits 2000-2009 Dodge Durango, front; fits 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider, front.
Key Features
- Part number: 17259
- Outside diameter: 2.922 in.
- Width: 0.468 in.
- Shaft diameter: 1.720 in.
- Polyacrylate sealing surface type
- Designed for front differential pinion sealing applications
- SKF sealing design and material selection focused on long service life
Detailed Description
SKF 17259 is a differential pinion seal for front driveline service, including Dodge Dakota, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, and Mitsubishi Raider applications listed in the fitment data. The seal is specified with a 1.720-inch shaft diameter, 2.922-inch outside diameter, and 0.468-inch width, helping ensure the correct fit at the pinion area where gear oil retention is critical. SKF has a long history in seal engineering, and this part reflects that experience with a design intended to keep lubricant in the axle and contaminants out. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 52069700) for the same application.
What It Helps Fix
- Gear oil seepage at the front differential pinion area
- Contamination entering the axle housing through a worn seal
- Noise or driveline issues caused by low lubricant level
- Service replacement for a hardened, cracked, or leaking pinion seal
- Fitment-specific repair needs on Dodge Dakota, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, and Mitsubishi Raider front axles
Installation Notes and Tips
Confirm the axle and seal dimensions before installation, especially on Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango front axle service. Inspect the pinion yoke and sealing surface for wear or grooves, and replace damaged mating surfaces as needed to help the new seal seat correctly. Clean the housing thoroughly before installing the seal to reduce the chance of contamination during reassembly.
Quality Assurance
SKF designs and manufactures seals to specific application requirements using premium materials and established bonding techniques. The brandβs seal engineering focus is centered on maintaining proper sealing performance in demanding driveline environments.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ram | Dakota | — | 3.7L | V6 | Front | — |
| 2011 | Ram | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2010 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2010 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2009 | Chrysler | Aspen | Limited | — | — | Front | — |
| 2009 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2009 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2009 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2009 | Dodge | Durango | — | 5.7L | V8 | Front | — |
| 2009 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2009 | Mitsubishi | Raider | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2008 | Chrysler | Aspen | Limited | — | — | Front | — |
| 2008 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2008 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2008 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2008 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2008 | Mitsubishi | Raider | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2007 | Chrysler | Aspen | Limited | — | — | Front | — |
| 2007 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2007 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2007 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2007 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2007 | Mitsubishi | Raider | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2006 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2006 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2006 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2006 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2006 | Mitsubishi | Raider | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2005 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2005 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2005 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2005 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2004 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2004 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2004 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2004 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2003 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2003 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2003 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2003 | Dodge | Durango | — | 5.9L | V8 | Front | — |
| 2003 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2002 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2002 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2002 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2002 | Dodge | Durango | — | 5.9L | V8 | Front | — |
| 2002 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2001 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2001 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2001 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2001 | Dodge | Durango | — | 5.9L | V8 | Front | — |
| 2001 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2000 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2000 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
| 2000 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | — |
| 2000 | Dodge | Durango | — | 5.9L | V8 | Front | — |
| 2000 | Dodge | Durango | — | 5.2L | V8 | Front | — |
| 2000 | Dodge | Durango | — | — | — | Front | C205F 8" Axle: |
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