Keep dirt, dust and moisture out of the wheel end and hold grease where it belongs with the Schaeffler Wheel Seal / Shaft Seal SS3157. It is cataloged for the front outer position and fits many vehicles, among them the 1998-2008 Subaru Forester, 2000-2004 Subaru Outback and 1993-2007 Subaru Impreza. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
Schaeffler builds its wheel seals from high-quality materials to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications. It works with its suppliers so that each seal meets Schaeffler's own quality standards. The seal is designed to protect wheel end components from contamination and to prevent the loss of grease over the life of the bearing. Wheel seal specifications are demanding, and the correct type depends on the application, position and vehicle class. Schaeffler's own description names this part a shaft seal, and the catalog lists it as a wheel seal.
- Durable Design: Backed by a robust quality assurance process that accounts for the precise requirements of automotive systems.
- OE Expertise: Designed and manufactured to stringent OEM standards for assured quality.
- Premium Materials: Selected so the seal stays durable and effective at protecting the wheel end over time.
- Superior Protection: Designed to keep dirt, dust and moisture from damaging wheel end components.
Signs that a wheel seal may need replacing include grease seeping from the wheel end, grease on nearby brake parts, or a noisy wheel bearing if contamination has reached it. If a worn seal is the source of the leak, this part replaces it.
Interchange: NS710463 · 710463 · 22032 · 22038 · 4133157100
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
NS710463, 710463, 22032, 22038, 4133157100
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Schaeffler SS3157 wheel seal do?
It is designed to protect wheel end components from dirt, dust and moisture. It is also designed to prevent the loss of grease over the life of the bearing.
Which wheel position is this seal for?
The catalog lists the SS3157 for the front outer position on the listed Subaru applications.
Which vehicles does the SS3157 fit?
It fits many vehicles, among them the 1998-2008 Subaru Forester, 2000-2004 Subaru Outback and 1993-2007 Subaru Impreza. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
Why is it called both a wheel seal and a shaft seal?
Schaeffler's description names the part a shaft seal, and the catalog classifies it as a wheel seal. Both names refer to this same part, SS3157.
What part numbers does the SS3157 interchange with?
It interchanges with NS710463, 710463, 22032, 22038 and 4133157100.
