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SKF 24888 Wheel Seal - Front Outer
| Brand | SKF 24888 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front Outer |
| Fits | Cadillac and Oldsmobile · 20 vehicles |
Nitrile sealing surface. Helps keep lubricants in and contaminants out.
Precision seal design. Made to specific designs for the application and environment.
SKF seal heritage. Built on decades of seal development and bonding innovation.
Cross-references 47470, 1493776 and 145824888 for the same application. See all 5.
SKF 24888 Wheel Seal for Front Outer Applications
SKF 24888 is a wheel seal built for front outer driveline and axle service on select Cadillac Eldorado and Oldsmobile Toronado models. It uses a nitrile sealing surface and precise dimensions to help maintain lubricant retention at the wheel end while keeping road contaminants out.
Key Features
- Wheel seal for front outer position service
- Nitrile sealing surface type for dependable sealing performance
- Outside diameter: 3.248
- Shaft diameter: 2.497
- Width: 0.420
- SKF part number 24888 for direct identification
Product Details
SKF 24888 is engineered as a wheel seal for the front outer location on 1969-1978 Cadillac Eldorado and 1969-1978 Oldsmobile Toronado applications. The seal dimensions and nitrile sealing surface are specified to match the intended shaft and housing interface, helping support proper sealing at the wheel end. SKF has a long history in seal design and manufacturing, and this part reflects that focus on material selection and dimensional accuracy. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
What This Wheel Seal Helps Address
- Gear oil or lubricant leakage at the wheel end
- Contamination entering the hub or axle sealing area
- Wear related to aging or hardened seal material
- Service issues on front outer seal locations
- Fitment replacement needs for Cadillac Eldorado and Oldsmobile Toronado front outer service
Installation Notes and Tips
Confirm the shaft diameter, outside diameter, and width before installation to match the existing hub or axle specification. Inspect the sealing surface, bearing area, and mating surfaces for wear, scoring, or corrosion before fitting the new seal. Clean the sealing area thoroughly and install the seal squarely to avoid distortion. Verify that the application is the front outer position for 1969-1978 Cadillac Eldorado or 1969-1978 Oldsmobile Toronado before final assembly.
Quality Assurance
SKF designs and manufactures seals to specific application requirements using premium materials and controlled production standards. Part number 24888 is built to support long service life and reliable sealing performance in the intended front outer wheel seal applications.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Cadillac | Eldorado | Front Outer | — |
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | Front Outer | — |
| 1977 | Cadillac | Eldorado | Front Outer | — |
| 1977 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | Front Outer | — |
| 1976 | Cadillac | Eldorado | Front Outer | — |
| 1976 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | Front Outer | — |
| 1975 | Cadillac | Eldorado | Front Outer | — |
| 1975 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | Front Outer | — |
| 1974 | Cadillac | Eldorado | Front Outer | — |
| 1974 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | Front Outer | — |
| 1973 | Cadillac | Eldorado | Front Outer | — |
| 1973 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | Front Outer | — |
| 1972 | Cadillac | Eldorado | Front Outer | — |
| 1972 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | Front Outer | — |
| 1971 | Cadillac | Eldorado | Front Outer | — |
| 1971 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | Front Outer | — |
| 1970 | Cadillac | Eldorado | Front Outer | — |
| 1970 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | Front Outer | — |
| 1969 | Cadillac | Eldorado | Front Outer | — |
| 1969 | Oldsmobile | Toronado | Front Outer | — |
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