Help keep differential lubricant sealed in and road grime out with the SKF differential pinion seal, part number 18472. It is a replacement for a wide range of Jeep, Ford, Mercury, Mazda, Dodge and Lincoln applications, including the 1991-2010 Ford Explorer, 1990-2011 Ford Ranger and 1984-1993 Jeep Cherokee. The catalog lists it for both front and rear differential positions.
- Garter spring: made from cold drawn steel wire for fluid retention.
- Metal case: the body is deep drawn sheet steel, forming a rigid, stress-resistant case.
- Contaminant protection: designed to guard against dirt and water.
- Correct fit: built with a high-quality, tested design and materials for correct fit.
The pinion seal closes off the point where the pinion shaft exits the differential housing. The seal body stays stationary while its lip rides against the rotating pinion. SKF has been designing and developing seals since it invented the first integrated shaft seal in 1928. It builds its seals to specific designs, using premium materials chosen for each application and its environment.
Signs this part may need replacing include gear oil seeping at the pinion end of the housing where the driveshaft connects, oily grime on the housing, or a low differential fluid level. Confirm the source of the leak before replacing the seal. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full application list and engine details.
Interchange: 714675.1
7146751 · 714675 · 4132876100 · 5012813AA · 5L2Z4L616AB · F57Z4L616AA · F7Z4L616AA · YL2Z4L616AB · 27SS2876 · 43085 · 43086 · 49513
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
714675, 714675.1, 4132876100, 5012813AA, 5L2Z4L616AB, F57Z4L616AA, F7Z4L616AA, YL2Z4L616AB, 18472, 27SS2876, 43085, 49513, 43086
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a differential pinion seal do?
It seals the opening where the pinion shaft exits the differential housing. The seal body stays stationary while its lip rides the rotating pinion, helping keep lubricant in and dirt and water out.
What are signs a pinion seal may need replacing?
Common signs include gear oil seeping where the driveshaft meets the differential, oily residue on the housing, or a low fluid level. If the leak is traced to the pinion seal, SKF 18472 replaces it.
Which vehicles does SKF 18472 fit?
Applications include the 1991-2010 Ford Explorer, 1990-2011 Ford Ranger and 1984-1993 Jeep Cherokee. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
Is this seal for the front or rear differential?
SKF 18472 is cataloged for both front and rear differential positions among the listed applications.
How is the SKF 18472 seal constructed?
The body is a rigid, stress-resistant case of deep drawn sheet steel, and the garter spring uses cold drawn steel wire for fluid retention.
