Help keep dirt, dust, and moisture out of the rear wheel end, and bearing grease in, with the Schaeffler Wheel Seal / Shaft Seal SS3297. This rear seal is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications, including the 1988-2000 Chevrolet C2500 and K2500, 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 2500, 1996-2002 GMC Savana 2500, and 1997-1999 GMC Yukon. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list of vehicles.
Schaeffler builds its wheel seals with high-quality materials to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications. It works with suppliers on seal designs that meet Schaeffler's own quality standards. The seal is designed to shield wheel end components from contamination and to help keep grease from escaping the bearing. Schaeffler lists this part as both a wheel seal and a shaft seal.
- Durable design: Schaeffler uses a robust quality assurance process that accounts for the precise requirements of automotive systems.
- OE expertise: Designed and built to stringent OEM standards.
- Premium materials: Intended to keep the seal durable and effective at protecting the wheel end.
- Contamination protection: Helps keep dirt, dust, and moisture from damaging wheel end components.
Signs that a rear wheel seal may need replacing include grease on the inside of the wheel, tire, or brake components, and dirt or moisture reaching the bearing. Wheel seal requirements depend on the application, position, and vehicle class, so SS3297 is cataloged for the specific rear applications listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Schaeffler SS3297 wheel seal do?
It seals the rear wheel end. It is designed to keep dirt, dust, and moisture away from wheel end components and to help keep bearing grease from leaking out.
Which vehicles does SS3297 fit?
Listed applications include the 1988-2000 Chevrolet C2500 and K2500, 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 2500, and 1996-2002 GMC Savana 2500. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
Is this a front or rear wheel seal?
Schaeffler catalogs SS3297 as a rear wheel seal for the listed applications.
Why is it called both a wheel seal and a shaft seal?
Schaeffler describes SS3297 as a shaft seal, and it is also listed as a wheel seal. Both names refer to this same rear wheel-end seal.
What are signs a wheel seal may need replacing?
Grease on the inside of the wheel, tire, or brake parts, or dirt and moisture reaching the bearing, can indicate a leaking seal. Also inspect the bearing, since contamination may have damaged it.
