SKF 550232 Wheel Seal

SKF Wheel Seal 550232 for Nissan Driveline Service

SKF 550232 is a wheel seal built for Nissan driveline and axle applications that need reliable sealing at the hub. It uses a nitrile sealing surface and precise dimensions to help keep lubricant in place while limiting contamination at the wheel end.

Compatible with select Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder, Xterra, Pickup, D21, 200SX, Maxima, 210, 510, and 810 applications, SKF 550232 is specified for front and rear positions depending on vehicle and axle setup. The seal dimensions include a 1.614 shaft diameter, 2.217 outside diameter, and 0.276 width.

Key Features

• SKF wheel seal, part number 550232
• Nitrile sealing surface for hub and axle sealing applications
• 1.614 shaft diameter for specified Nissan fitments
• 2.217 outside diameter and 0.276 width
• Used in front left inner, front right outer, front right, and rear positions
• Cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 172286 and 182286 for the same application

Detailed Description

SKF 550232 is engineered as a replacement wheel seal for Nissan driveline and axle service where correct sealing dimensions matter. SKF has a long history in seal design and uses premium materials and application-specific construction to help maintain proper sealing performance in the operating environment. This part number is used across multiple Nissan platforms, including Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra, as well as earlier Nissan 200SX, Maxima, 210, 510, 810, Pickup, and D21 applications.

For buyers searching for a Nissan Frontier front left inner wheel seal, a Nissan Pathfinder front right wheel seal, or a Nissan Xterra front right outer seal, SKF 550232 is the direct part number to verify against the vehicle position and year.

What It Helps Address

• Gear oil or lubricant leakage at the wheel end
• Contamination entering the hub or axle seal area
• Wear from an incorrect or damaged sealing surface
• Noisy or compromised wheel-end service caused by seal failure
• Replacement needs during Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra axle work

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle year, model, and position before ordering, since SKF 550232 is used in different front and rear locations across Nissan applications. Match the shaft diameter, outside diameter, and width to the original seal specification, and inspect the sealing surface and hub area for wear or damage before installation. Clean the bore thoroughly and verify the axle or hub surface is smooth to help the new seal seat correctly.

Quality Assurance

SKF manufactures seals to defined application specifications using premium materials and quality-controlled production methods. The brand’s seal engineering background and long-term OE-style sealing focus support consistent fit and dependable service life in driveline and axle applications.