SKF 17943 Engine Camshaft Seal - Rear

SKF 17943 Camshaft Seal for Rear Applications

SKF 17943 is an engine camshaft seal built for rear-position applications on select Dodge, Plymouth, Mitsubishi, and Dodge Stealth vehicles. It is engineered with a polyacrylate sealing surface and precise dimensions to help maintain a stable seal at the camshaft interface.

Key Features

• Part number 17943 camshaft seal from SKF
• Polyacrylate sealing surface for the specified application
• Width: 0.512 in.
• Outside diameter: 1.978 in.
• Shaft diameter: 1.772 in.
• Designed for rear camshaft seal locations
• SKF sealing technology developed from long-term shaft seal engineering

Detailed Description

SKF 17943 is an engine camshaft seal for rear installation points where accurate sealing dimensions matter. The seal is specified with a 1.978-inch outside diameter, 1.772-inch shaft diameter, and 0.512-inch width, along with a polyacrylate sealing surface type. Those measurements help identify the correct seal for service work on engines that require a rear camshaft seal replacement. This part number 17943 is listed for applications including Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan, Plymouth Voyager, Plymouth Grand Voyager, Mitsubishi Diamante, and Dodge Stealth.

SKF has a long history in seal design and manufacturing, and this part reflects that focus on material selection and application-specific construction. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts MD18013 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1988-2000 Dodge Caravan, Rear
• Fits 1988-1989 Dodge Grand Caravan, Rear
• Fits 1992-2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, Rear
• Fits 1991-1996 Dodge Stealth, Rear
• Fits 1992-1997 Mitsubishi Diamante, Rear
• Fits 1988-1989 Plymouth Grand Voyager, Rear
• Fits 1992-2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager, Rear
• Fits 1988-2000 Plymouth Voyager, Rear

Common Repair Uses

• Rear camshaft oil seepage at the seal surface
• Oil leakage around the camshaft opening
• Seal wear from age, heat, or mileage
• Service replacement during engine resealing work
• Restoring proper sealing on listed Dodge, Plymouth, Mitsubishi, and Dodge Stealth engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the seal dimensions and rear position before installation. Clean the sealing bore and shaft surface thoroughly, and inspect the camshaft area for wear, scoring, or contamination that could affect sealing performance. Verify the application against the vehicle year, make, model, and rear location listed above before assembly.

Quality Assurance

SKF designs and manufactures seals to specific application requirements using premium materials and controlled production standards. The brand’s seal engineering heritage dates back to its early shaft seal development, and SKF products are built for long service life in demanding engine environments.