SEAL OIL INSIDE FRONT AXLE HOUSING
Inner axle housing oil seal
For early 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles
Oil seal for the inner side of the front axle housing. This seal seals the axle shaft on the differential side and prevents gear oil from the differential leaking into the axle tube. Essential component for maintaining lubrication and protection against contamination.
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Material Nitrile rubber (NBR) with metal reinforcement ring |
Position Inner side axle tube (differential side) |
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Application Early 4x4 and 6x6 front axles |
Required per vehicle 2 pieces (left and right) |
Features
- Seals the axle shaft on the differential side
- Prevents leakage of gear oil from the differential
- Features metal reinforcement ring for precise fitting
- Resistant to lubricating oil and hydraulic oil
- Requires careful installation for optimal sealing
★ Critical component for maintaining correct oil level in the differential and protecting the axle housing against contamination.
Application
This inner axle seal is used on the front axles of early 4x4 and 6x6 military vehicles. The seal is pressed into the axle tube on the differential side and seals the axle shaft. 2 pieces are required per vehicle (left and right).
Installation notes
Installation requires removal of the axle shafts and in some cases the differential. Install the seal with a suitable installation tool to prevent damage. Ensure the axle tube is clean and lubricate the seal lip with oil before first rotation. Pay attention to correct installation direction — the lip faces towards the oil side (differential). Check the shaft surface for grooves or wear that may cause leakage.
Compatibility
Note: this seal is specific to early vehicles with banjo-type or early split-type front axles. Not interchangeable with later versions. Check your Technical Manual for the correct specification.
Historical context
During WWII, front axle inner seals were used to keep the differential oil separated from the axle housing. Originally manufactured in leather, later replaced by modern nitrile rubber versions which offer better resistance to oil and temperature fluctuations.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Dodge | |
| Dodge WC52 weapons carrier (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC53 carryall | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC54 ambulance | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC55 gun motor carriage | 1942, 1943 |
| Dodge WC56 command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC57 command car (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC58 radio command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC63 6x6 (winch) | 1943, 1944, 1945 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)
