{"product_id":"skf-47697-tractor-wheel-seal-drive-axle","title":"SKF 47697 Tractor Wheel Seal | 38K\/46K Drive Axle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSKF 47697 Tractor Wheel Seal – 38K\/46K lb Drive Axle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eSKF 47697 Tractor Wheel Seal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heavy-duty wheel-end seal designed for \u003cstrong\u003e38,000 to 46,000 lb drive axle applications\u003c\/strong\u003e. This SKF Scotseal Classic wheel seal helps retain axle lubricant while protecting wheel-end components from dirt, dust, moisture, and other contaminants.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nReplacing 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKF Scotseal Classic wheel seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 47697\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for drive axle applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e38,000–46,000 lb drive axle rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnitized one-piece seal design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree sealing lips with spring-loaded design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrile rubber sealing material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps retain wheel-end lubricant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps protect wheel-end components from contaminants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for heavy-duty commercial truck applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e SKF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47697\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tractor Wheel Seal \/ Drive Axle Seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotseal Classic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drive Axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAxle Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38,000–46,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.766 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutside Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.316 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Bore:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.311 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.125 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLip Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrile Rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty tractor drive axles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e38K drive axle applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e46K drive axle applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial truck wheel-end service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTractor-trailer maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFleet maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel bearing and hub service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty drive axle repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Helps prevent axle lubricant leakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Helps protect bearings from dirt and contaminants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Durable unitized seal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Spring-loaded sealing design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Designed for demanding heavy-duty applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Helps protect wheel-end components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Reliable choice for professional fleet maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose SKF 47697?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eSKF 47697 Scotseal Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for demanding heavy-duty drive axle applications. 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