Help keep lubricants in and dirt and water out with the SKF 7000 shaft seal. This seal is listed under three names: manual transmission shift shaft seal, power steering pump shaft seal and steering gear pitman shaft seal. It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications, including the 1973-1985 Toyota Land Cruiser, 1975-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1980-1989 Subaru GL, 1982-1987 Nissan Sentra, 1984-1990 Toyota 4Runner and 1995-2006 Dodge Stratus. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full vehicle list and engine details.
SKF has been developing seals since it introduced the first integrated shaft seal in 1928, and it continues to develop new seal designs and bonding techniques. Each seal is built to a specific design using premium materials chosen to suit both the application and its operating environment.
- Rigid metal case: the body is formed from deep drawn sheet steel for a rigid, stress-resistant case.
- Garter spring: made with cold drawn steel wire and designed for superior fluid retention.
- Contamination protection: intended to provide superior protection against dirt and water.
- Correct fit: produced with a tested design and high-quality materials for correct fit.
The seal body stays stationary while its lip rides on the moving shaft. Signs a shaft seal may need replacing include fluid seepage or drips around the shaft and a dropping fluid level. Other components can also leak, so confirm the source of the leak before you replace the seal.
Interchange: A-186635 · CHR 7000 · 9640-003-1980 · 8067-18010 · 90311-18001 · 90311-18010 · 020-301-227 · 020-301-227B · 020-301-227C
A186635 · CHR7000 · 96400031980 · 806718010 · 9031118001 · 9031118010 · 020301227 · 020301227B · 020301227C · 4094830 · 49203Y0127 · 1160500 · 97597000 · CLA2392500 · 14587000
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
A-186635, 4094830, 49203Y0127, 1160500, 97597000, CLA2392500, CHR 7000, 14587000, 9640-003-1980, 8067-18010, 90311-18001, 90311-18010, 020-301-227, 020-301-227B, 020-301-227C
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SKF 7000 seal used for?
It is a shaft seal listed as a manual transmission shift shaft seal, a power steering pump shaft seal and a steering gear pitman shaft seal. It is designed to keep lubricants in and dirt and water out.
Which vehicles does the SKF 7000 fit?
Listed applications include the 1975-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1980-1989 Subaru GL, 1982-1987 Nissan Sentra and 1984-1990 Toyota 4Runner. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
What is the seal case made of?
The body is made from deep drawn sheet steel, which gives it a rigid, stress-resistant metal case. The garter spring uses cold drawn steel wire.
What are signs a shaft seal may need replacing?
Fluid seepage or drips around the shaft and a dropping fluid level can be signs of a worn seal. Other parts can leak too, so confirm the source before replacing it.
Which part numbers does the SKF 7000 interchange with?
Interchange numbers include A-186635, CHR 7000, 90311-18010, 020-301-227, 4094830 and 14587000. See the Interchange line in the description for the complete list.
