Keep lubricant in and dirt and water out at the front wheel with the SKF wheel seal, part number 550247. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1995-2003 Volkswagen Sedan, 1968-1979 Volkswagen Beetle and 1971-1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine details and the full application list.
SKF has a long record in seal design. It invented the first integrated shaft seal in 1928 and has kept developing new designs and bonding techniques ever since. Each SKF seal is made to a specific design with premium materials chosen to suit both the application and its environment. SKF builds its products to its highest quality standards.
Signs this part may need replacing include lubricant seeping around the front wheel or onto brake components, or dirt and water reaching the bearing area. Diagnose the cause before replacing.
Interchange: 71-550247 · CHR 550247 · 219-6421 · 15-23303 · 65-02650 · 111-405-641B · 111-405-641C · 311-405-641B
71550247 · CHR550247 · 2196421 · 1523303 · 6502650 · 111405641B · 111405641C · 311405641B · 207079724 · 9759550247 · 1217 · 1458550247 · 27SS2092 · 66510
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What does the SKF 550247 wheel seal do?
It seals the front wheel bearing area on the listed Volkswagen applications. It helps keep lubricant in and dirt and water out.
Which vehicles does the SKF 550247 fit?
It fits many vehicles, among them the 1995-2003 Volkswagen Sedan, 1968-1979 Volkswagen Beetle and 1971-1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
What is the seal's case made of?
The case is made of deep-drawn sheet steel, which gives a rigid, stress-resistant body. The garter spring uses cold-drawn steel wire for fluid retention.
What are signs a wheel seal may need replacing?
Lubricant seeping around the front wheel or onto brake parts, or dirt and water in the bearing area, may indicate a leaking seal. Diagnose the cause before replacing it.
Which part numbers does the 550247 interchange with?
It interchanges with numbers including 111-405-641B, 311-405-641B, 15-23303 and 27SS2092. See the Interchange line for the full list.
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.
