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SKF 18543 Wheel Seal - Front
| Brand | SKF 18543 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front |
| Fits | Chevrolet and Pontiac · 41 vehicles |
Nitrile sealing surface. Helps keep lubricants in and contaminants out.
Premium materials. Built to match the application and its environment.
SKF seal design. Backed by decades of seal engineering and development.
Cross-references 2067185, 12303465 and 145818543 for the same application. See all 5.
SKF 18543 Wheel Seal for Front Axles
SKF 18543 is a front wheel seal built for specific classic Chevrolet and Pontiac applications. It uses a nitrile sealing surface and precise dimensions to help maintain proper lubricant retention at the wheel end while keeping road contaminants out.
- Wheel seal for front axle applications
- Nitrile sealing surface for dependable sealing performance
- Width: 0.275 in.
- Outside diameter: 2.405 in.
- Shaft diameter: 1.875 in.
- SKF part number 18543
Application Details
This SKF 18543 wheel seal is designed for front positions on 1961-1968 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1961-1967 Chevrolet Impala, 1966-1967 Chevrolet Caprice, 1963-1968 Chevrolet Corvette, 1962-1968 Pontiac Bonneville, and 1962-1968 Pontiac Catalina. It also fits 1968 Chevrolet Bel Air, Caprice, and Impala front applications with power brakes, plus 1961 Pontiac Bonneville and Catalina front police applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
What This Wheel Seal Helps Address
- Gear oil or grease leakage at the wheel end
- Contamination from dirt, water, and road debris
- Wear caused by degraded or hardened seal material
- Loss of sealing integrity in front hub service
- Noise or service issues related to lubricant loss
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify shaft diameter, outside diameter, and width before installation to confirm the seal matches the hub or axle specification. Inspect the sealing surface and mating components for scoring, corrosion, or wear before assembly. Clean the sealing area thoroughly and install the seal squarely to avoid distortion. For best results, replace worn companion components if the hub or axle surface shows damage.
Quality Assurance
SKF has a long history in seal engineering and manufactures seals to specific designs using premium materials selected for the application and operating environment. SKF 18543 is produced to high quality standards for long service life and dependable sealing performance.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | Front | Pwr. Brks. |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front | Pwr. Brks. |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Front | — |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front | Pwr. Brks. |
| 1968 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Front | — |
| 1968 | Pontiac | Catalina | Front | — |
| 1967 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | Front | — |
| 1967 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front | — |
| 1967 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Front | — |
| 1967 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front | — |
| 1967 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Front | — |
| 1967 | Pontiac | Catalina | Front | — |
| 1966 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | Front | — |
| 1966 | Chevrolet | Caprice | Front | — |
| 1966 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Front | — |
| 1966 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front | — |
| 1966 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Front | — |
| 1966 | Pontiac | Catalina | Front | — |
| 1965 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | Front | — |
| 1965 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Front | — |
| 1965 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front | — |
| 1965 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Front | — |
| 1965 | Pontiac | Catalina | Front | — |
| 1964 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | Front | — |
| 1964 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Front | — |
| 1964 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front | — |
| 1964 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Front | — |
| 1964 | Pontiac | Catalina | Front | — |
| 1963 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | Front | — |
| 1963 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Front | — |
| 1963 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front | — |
| 1963 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Front | — |
| 1963 | Pontiac | Catalina | Front | — |
| 1962 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | Front | — |
| 1962 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front | — |
| 1962 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Front | — |
| 1962 | Pontiac | Catalina | Front | — |
| 1961 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | Front | — |
| 1961 | Chevrolet | Impala | Front | — |
| 1961 | Pontiac | Bonneville | Front | Police |
| 1961 | Pontiac | Catalina | Front | Police |
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