Elring 266.350 Engine Crankshaft Seal - Rear

Elring 266.350 Rear Crankshaft Seal for Suzuki and Chevrolet

The Elring 266.350 engine crankshaft seal is a rear transmission-end seal built for specific Suzuki and Chevrolet applications. It uses MVQ (silicone elastomer) construction, a 98.0 mm inside diameter, and a 116.0 mm outside diameter for the listed fitments.

Use this Elring crankshaft seal when servicing the rear main seal area on a Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki XL-7, Chevrolet Tracker, or Suzuki Vitara with the matching dimensions and left-hand twist swirl design.

Key Features

• Part number: 266.350
• Engine crankshaft seal for the rear, transmission-end position
• MVQ (silicone elastomer) sealing material
• Inside diameter: 98.0 mm
• Outside diameter: 116.0 mm
• Thickness: 10.0 mm
• Dust cover: with dust lip
• Radial shaft seal design: AS
• Swirl type: LD, left-hand twist

Detailed Description

Elring 266.350 is a rear crankshaft seal engineered for the transmission end of the engine, where consistent sealing around the crankshaft is critical. The silicone elastomer material, dust lip, and AS radial shaft seal design are specified to match the listed OE-style dimensions and rotation characteristics. This part number 266.350 is listed for 1999-2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2002-2006 Suzuki XL-7, 2001-2004 Chevrolet Tracker, and 2004 Suzuki Vitara rear applications.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., P77559-01) for the same application.

What This Seal Helps Address

• Rear crankshaft oil leakage at the transmission end
• Oil seepage around the crankshaft sealing surface
• Contamination entering the rear seal area through the dust side
• Seal wear related to age, heat, and crankshaft rotation
• Service replacement for a damaged or hardened rear main seal

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the 98.0 mm inside diameter, 116.0 mm outside diameter, and 10.0 mm thickness before installation. Confirm the rear position and left-hand twist swirl type match the vehicle’s crankshaft rotation and seal orientation. Clean the sealing bore and crankshaft surface thoroughly, and inspect for grooves or damage that could affect sealing performance.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system brand, and this crankshaft seal is built to the listed dimensions and material specification for the stated vehicle applications. Confirm fitment against the vehicle year, model, and transmission-end seal requirements before installation.