SKF 17623A Drive Axle Shaft Seal - Front, Front Right or Rear Left

SKF Rear Left Axle Shaft Seal

The SKF 17623A is a drive axle shaft seal for the rear left position, built to retain gear oil and help keep road contaminants out of the axle assembly. It is a direct-fit sealing component for select Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Audi Q7, and Volkswagen Touareg applications.

• Rear left drive axle shaft seal for driveline and axle sealing service
• Polyacrylate sealing surface type for application-specific sealing performance
• Outside diameter: 2.576 in.; shaft diameter: 1.762 in.; width: 0.349 in.
• SKF part number 17623A for service matching and catalog lookup
• Cross-reference: Mopar 68084184AA

SKF Seal Design

SKF has a long history in shaft seal engineering, including the first integrated shaft seal design. This axle shaft seal is manufactured to specific dimensions and material requirements so it can maintain proper sealing at the axle interface. The 17623A is intended for rear axle left-side service where the seal must manage lubricant retention and contamination control under normal driveline conditions.

Compatible With 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, rear left; 2013-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, rear left; 2013-2018 Dodge Durango, rear left; 2011-2013 Audi Q7, rear left; and 2004-2013 Volkswagen Touareg, front. The SKF 17623A also matches additional front-right and front-position applications listed in the fitment data for select Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Audi Q7, and Volkswagen Touareg models.

Common Service Uses

• Oil seepage at the axle shaft exit point
• Contamination entering the rear axle housing
• Seal wear from age, heat, or mileage
• Maintenance during axle or differential service
• Restoring proper lubricant retention after seal failure

Installation Notes

Verify axle position, ring gear size, and seal dimensions before installation. Clean the sealing bore and shaft surface thoroughly, and inspect the axle shaft for grooves or damage that could affect sealing. Confirm the replacement part number 17623A against the vehicle application before assembly.

Quality Assurance

SKF manufactures seals to high quality standards using premium materials selected for the application and operating environment. The brand’s seal engineering focus is centered on long service life and dependable sealing performance in driveline use.