SKF 47697 Tractor Wheel Seal | 38K/46K Drive Axle

SKF 47697 Tractor Wheel Seal – 38K/46K lb Drive Axle

The SKF 47697 Tractor Wheel Seal is a heavy-duty wheel-end seal designed for 38,000 to 46,000 lb drive axle applications. This SKF Scotseal Classic wheel seal helps retain axle lubricant while protecting wheel-end components from dirt, dust, moisture, and other contaminants.

The SKF 47697 features a durable, unitized seal design with a spring-loaded sealing lip to provide dependable sealing performance in demanding heavy-duty truck and tractor applications. It is commonly used on commercial trucks, tractors, and other heavy-duty vehicles requiring reliable drive axle wheel-end protection.

Replacing a worn or leaking wheel seal during wheel-end service helps prevent lubricant loss and contamination that can contribute to premature bearing and wheel-end component wear.

Key Features

• SKF Scotseal Classic wheel seal
• Part number 47697
• Designed for drive axle applications
• 38,000–46,000 lb drive axle rating
• Unitized one-piece seal design
• Three sealing lips with spring-loaded design
• Nitrile rubber sealing material
• Helps retain wheel-end lubricant
• Helps protect wheel-end components from contaminants
• Designed for heavy-duty commercial truck applications

Specifications

• Brand: SKF
• Part Number: 47697
• Product Type: Tractor Wheel Seal / Drive Axle Seal
• Seal Series: Scotseal Classic
• Application: Drive Axle
• Axle Rating: 38,000–46,000 lb
• Shaft Diameter: 4.766 in
• Outside Diameter: 6.316 in
• Housing Bore: 6.311 in
• Seal Width: 1.125 in
• Lip Material: Nitrile Rubber
• Condition: New

Common Applications

• Heavy-duty tractor drive axles
• 38K drive axle applications
• 46K drive axle applications
• Commercial truck wheel-end service
• Tractor-trailer maintenance
• Fleet maintenance
• Wheel bearing and hub service
• Heavy-duty drive axle repairs

Performance Benefits

• ✔ Helps prevent axle lubricant leakage
• ✔ Helps protect bearings from dirt and contaminants
• ✔ Durable unitized seal construction
• ✔ Spring-loaded sealing design
• ✔ Designed for demanding heavy-duty applications
• ✔ Helps protect wheel-end components
• ✔ Reliable choice for professional fleet maintenance

Why Choose SKF 47697?

The SKF 47697 Scotseal Classic is designed for demanding heavy-duty drive axle applications. Its unitized construction, spring-loaded sealing design, and nitrile rubber sealing lips provide dependable protection against lubricant loss and contamination in commercial truck wheel ends.

Wheel Seal Replacement

Inspect wheel seals whenever drive axle and wheel-end components are serviced. Signs of a worn or damaged seal can include lubricant leakage around the hub, low lubricant levels, contaminated bearings, or excessive wheel-end wear. Replacing the seal when necessary can help protect bearings and reduce the risk of costly wheel-end repairs.