SKF 26238 Wheel Seal - Rear

SKF 26238 Wheel Seal for Rear Axles

SKF 26238 is a rear wheel seal built for driveline and axle service where reliable sealing matters. It uses a nitrile sealing surface and precise dimensions to help retain lubricant and keep road contaminants out in demanding axle environments.

Key Features

• Wheel seal for rear axle applications
• Nitrile sealing surface type for dependable sealing performance
• Width: 0.375 in.
• Outside diameter: 3.628 in.
• Shaft diameter: 2.625 in.
• SKF engineered seal design based on long-running sealing expertise

Detailed Description

SKF 26238 is a wheel seal designed to the specified dimensions for rear axle use. The nitrile sealing surface is selected for sealing performance in the operating environment of axle assemblies, helping maintain lubricant inside the hub area while limiting contamination from dirt, water, and debris. This part number is listed for 1975-1977 Dodge B300 rear applications with Spicer 60 axle and single rear wheels, as well as 1975-1976 Dodge D300 rear and 1975-1976 Dodge W300 rear with Spicer 60 axle and single rear wheels. If you are servicing a Dodge B300, Dodge D300, or Dodge W300 with the listed axle configuration, SKF 26238 provides a direct-fit wheel seal reference for that application. This part cross-references Gates 36240 for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

• Gear oil seepage at the wheel end
• Contamination entering the axle hub area
• Seal wear from age, heat, and road exposure
• Maintenance issues tied to damaged or leaking rear wheel seals

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm axle configuration, shaft diameter, outside diameter, and seal width before installation. Inspect the hub, spindle, and sealing surface for wear, scoring, or corrosion, since surface damage can shorten seal life. Clean the sealing area thoroughly and verify the seal seats evenly during assembly. For fitment-specific service, this part fits 1975-1977 Dodge B300, rear, w/Spicer 60 Axle & Single Rr. Whls.; 1975-1976 Dodge D300, rear, Spicer 60 Axle w/ Single Rr. Whls.; and 1975-1976 Dodge W300, rear, Spicer 60 Axle w/ Single Rr. Whls.

Quality Assurance

SKF designs and manufactures seals to specific application requirements using premium materials and controlled production standards. The brand has a long history in sealing technology, and SKF 26238 reflects that focus on dimensional accuracy and sealing performance for axle service.