Keep bearing lubricant in and road grit out with the SKF wheel seal 18543, a front wheel seal from the company that invented the first integrated shaft seal in 1928. It is a direct-fit replacement for many vehicles, among them the 1961-1968 Chevrolet Impala, 1961-1968 Chevrolet Bel Air and 1961-1968 Chevrolet Biscayne; see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Since 1928, SKF has kept pioneering new seal designs and bonding techniques. Each seal is built to a specific design using premium materials, chosen so the seal has the right properties for both the application and its environment. A wheel seal holds lubricant inside the hub and helps keep contaminants away from the bearings. Signs this part may need replacing include grease on the inside of the wheel or on brake components, or dirty, contaminated bearing grease found during service.
Interchange: 71-18543 · CHR 18543
7118543 · CHR18543 · 7934S · 2067185 · 975918543 · 12303465 · 3775184 · 3828585 · 3876192 · 46903 · 145818543 · 18543CHR · A46903
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What does the SKF 18543 wheel seal do?
It seals the wheel hub, holding bearing lubricant inside while helping keep dirt and water out of the bearings.
Is this a front or rear wheel seal?
The catalog lists the SKF 18543 for the front position on the listed Chevrolet and Pontiac applications.
Which vehicles does the SKF 18543 fit?
It fits many Chevrolet and Pontiac models, including the 1961-1968 Chevrolet Impala and 1961-1968 Chevrolet Bel Air. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine details.
What are the seal's case and spring made from?
The body is deep drawn sheet steel, forming a rigid, stress-resistant metal case, and the garter spring uses cold drawn steel wire.
What are signs a wheel seal may need replacing?
Grease leaking onto the inside of the wheel or brake parts, or dirty, contaminated bearing grease, can mean the seal needs replacing. Diagnose the cause and inspect the bearings before reassembly.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
