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SKF 550247 Wheel Seal - Front
| Brand | SKF 550247 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front |
| Fits | Volkswagen · 13 vehicles |
Nitrile sealing surface. Helps keep lubricants in and contaminants out.
Precision seal design. Made to specific dimensions for the right application fit.
SKF heritage. Built on decades of seal design and development experience.
Cross-references 111-405-641B, 219-6421 and 1458550247 for the same application. See all 5.
SKF Wheel Seal for Volkswagen Beetle
SKF 550247 is a front wheel seal built for Volkswagen Beetle applications, including 1998 Beetle front and 1968-1979 Beetle front models from chassis 118-857-240. It is engineered with a nitrile sealing surface to help retain lubricant and block road contaminants at the wheel end.
- Brand: SKF
- Part number: 550247
- Wheel seal for front axle applications
- Nitrile sealing surface type
- Outside diameter: 2.056 in.
- Shaft diameter: 1.575 in.
- Width: 0.354 in.
- Cross-reference part numbers include 219-6421 and 1458550247
Seal Design and Fitment
SKF has a long history in seal engineering, and this wheel seal reflects that experience with a design focused on correct material selection and application-specific dimensions. The 550247 uses a nitrile sealing surface and precise sizing to match the shaft diameter, outside diameter, and width required for the listed Volkswagen Beetle front wheel applications. If you are servicing a Volkswagen Beetle front hub, SKF 550247 provides a direct replacement option for the specified fitments.
Common Problems This Part Helps Address
- Wheel-end lubricant leakage
- Contamination entering the hub area
- Seal wear from age, heat, and road exposure
- Noise or roughness caused by compromised sealing at the wheel end
- Maintenance on Volkswagen Beetle front wheel seal service points
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the shaft diameter, outside diameter, and width before installation to confirm the seal matches the hub and spindle dimensions. Inspect the sealing surface and surrounding components for wear, scoring, or contamination before fitting the new seal. Clean the sealing area thoroughly and install the seal squarely to avoid distortion. This part fits 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, front, and 1968-1979 Volkswagen Beetle, front, from Chas. 118-857-240.
Quality Assurance
SKF manufactures seals to defined application standards using premium materials selected for the operating environment. The brand’s seal engineering heritage and manufacturing focus support long service life and dependable wheel-end protection. Part number 550247 is built to the listed specifications for the confirmed Volkswagen Beetle front applications.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front | — |
| 1979 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front | From Chas. 118-857-240 |
| 1978 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front | From Chas. 118-857-240 |
| 1977 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front | From Chas. 118-857-240 |
| 1976 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front | From Chas. 118-857-240 |
| 1975 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front | From Chas. 118-857-240 |
| 1974 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front | From Chas. 118-857-240 |
| 1973 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front | From Chas. 118-857-240 |
| 1972 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front | From Chas. 118-857-240 |
| 1971 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front | From Chas. 118-857-240 |
| 1970 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front | From Chas. 118-857-240 |
| 1969 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front | From Chas. 118-857-240 |
| 1968 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Front | From Chas. 118-857-240 |
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