SKF 19214 Wheel Seal - Front

SKF 19214 Wheel Seal for Front Axles

SKF 19214 is a front wheel seal built for specific Ford and Mazda applications that use a Boretite setup. It is engineered to help retain lubricant at the hub while keeping road contaminants out, supporting smooth wheel-end operation on vehicles like the Ford Ranger, Explorer, and Bronco II.

Key Features

• Wheel seal for front axle applications
• Nitrile sealing surface for dependable sealing performance
• Outside diameter: 2.504 in.
• Shaft diameter: 1.938 in.
• Width: 0.380 in.
• Built by SKF, a long-established seal manufacturer
• Part number: 19214

Detailed Description

SKF 19214 is a precision wheel seal designed around the listed dimensions and sealing surface type to match the hub and shaft interface on covered vehicles. SKF has a long history in seal engineering, and this part reflects that focus with premium materials and application-specific construction. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application. Use SKF 19214 when servicing front wheel-end sealing on 1983-1994 Ford Ranger, front; 1991-1994 Ford Explorer, front; and 1987-1990 Ford Bronco II, front. It also applies to 1986-1997 Ford Aerostar, front and 1994 Mazda B2300, front, along with 1994 Mazda B3000, front, 1994 Mazda B4000, front, and 1994 Mazda Navajo, front. The part number 19214 is commonly searched for these front axle seal applications.

What It Helps Address

• Gear oil or grease leakage at the wheel end
• Contamination entering the hub area
• Seal wear from age, heat, and road exposure
• Noise or roughness caused by compromised sealing
• Front axle service needs on Ford Ranger and Explorer models

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the shaft diameter, outside diameter, and width before installation to match the hub assembly. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly and inspect the spindle or shaft for wear, scoring, or corrosion before pressing in the new seal. For fitment verification, match the vehicle application exactly: Fits 1983-1994 Ford Ranger, Front Boretite; Fits 1991-1994 Ford Explorer, Front Boretite; Fits 1987-1990 Ford Bronco II, Front Boretite; Fits 1986-1997 Ford Aerostar, Front Boretite; Fits 1994 Mazda B2300, Front Boretite; Fits 1994 Mazda B3000, Front Boretite; Fits 1994 Mazda B4000, Front Boretite; Fits 1994 Mazda Navajo, Front Boretite.

Quality Assurance

SKF manufactures seals to specific designs using premium materials and quality-focused production methods. The brand’s seal engineering heritage and application-based construction support long service life in demanding wheel-end environments.