SKF 18009 Wheel Seal - Rear

SKF 18009 Rear Wheel Seal for Chrysler and Dodge Vans

SKF 18009 is a rear wheel seal built for select Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth minivans. It is designed with a nitrile sealing surface and precise dimensions to help maintain proper sealing at the wheel end.

Key Features

• Brand: SKF
• Part number: 18009
• Wheel seal for rear applications
• Nitrile sealing surface type
• Outside diameter: 2.365 in.
• Width: 0.370 in.
• Shaft diameter: 1.809 in.
• Designed for long-term lubricant retention and contamination control

Detailed Description

SKF 18009 is a rear wheel seal engineered for driveline and axle sealing service on Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan, Plymouth Grand Voyager, and Plymouth Voyager models. SKF has a long history in seal design, and this part reflects that focus with premium materials and application-specific construction. The nitrile sealing surface is selected to support reliable sealing performance in the operating environment at the wheel end.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application. If you are replacing a worn rear wheel seal on a 1990-1995 Chrysler Town & Country or a 1984-1995 Dodge Caravan, SKF 18009 provides the correct fitment profile for the listed vehicles. It also applies to rear service on 1988-1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1988-1995 Plymouth Grand Voyager, and 1984-1995 Plymouth Voyager.

What It Helps Fix

• Gear oil or lubricant seepage at the rear wheel end
• Contamination entering the sealed area
• Seal wear from age, heat, and road exposure
• Loss of sealing performance during axle or hub service
• Noise or maintenance issues related to a compromised wheel seal

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm shaft diameter, outside diameter, and width before installation to match the hub or axle housing. Inspect the sealing surface for scoring, corrosion, or debris before pressing in the new seal. Clean the bore thoroughly and install the seal squarely to avoid distortion. Verify rear-position fitment for the specific vehicle listed before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

SKF designs and manufactures seals to high quality standards, using application-specific materials and construction methods intended to support long service life and safe operation. SKF 18009 is built on the company’s seal engineering experience and is intended for dependable rear wheel sealing service.