Help keep dirt, dust, and moisture out of the rear wheel end, and grease where it belongs, with the Schaeffler Wheel Seal / Shaft Seal SS2597. Cataloged for the rear / rear inner position, it is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications, including the 1964-1970 Dodge A100, 1965-1974 Dodge Coronet, 1965-1978 Plymouth Fury, 1966-1974 Dodge Charger, 1966-1974 Plymouth Barracuda, 1970-1972 Dodge Challenger and 1974-1977 Dodge Ramcharger. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
Schaeffler engineers its wheel seals from high-quality materials to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications. The company works with its suppliers to design seals that satisfy Schaeffler's own quality standards. The seal is designed to protect wheel end components from contamination and to help prevent grease loss over the life of the bearing. Schaeffler also lists this part as a shaft seal, so you may find it under either name.
- Durable design: A robust quality assurance process accounts for the precise requirements of automotive systems.
- OE expertise: Designed and built to stringent OEM standards for assured quality.
- Premium materials: Chosen to keep the seal durable and effective at protecting the wheel end over time.
- Superior protection: Helps stop dirt, dust, and moisture from damaging wheel end components.
Wheel seal specifications are demanding, and the type required depends on the application, position and vehicle class. Signs a wheel seal may need replacing include grease weeping around the wheel end or onto brake components, and contamination reaching the bearing.
Interchange: 8695S · 15460 · 4132597100
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Schaeffler SS2597 wheel seal do?
It is designed to keep dirt, dust, and moisture away from wheel end components. It also helps prevent grease loss over the life of the bearing.
Which vehicles does SS2597 fit?
Listed applications include the 1966-1974 Dodge Charger, 1970-1972 Dodge Challenger and 1966-1974 Plymouth Barracuda. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
What position does this seal install in?
Schaeffler catalogs SS2597 for the rear / rear inner position on the listed applications.
What signs mean a wheel seal may need replacing?
Grease weeping around the wheel end or onto brake components can be a sign of a worn seal, as can contamination reaching the bearing. Diagnose the cause before replacing parts.
What part numbers does SS2597 interchange with?
It cross-references to 8695S, 15460 and 4132597100. Schaeffler also lists SS2597 as a shaft seal.
