Elring 274.440 Engine Crankshaft Seal

Elring 274.440 Crankshaft Seal Overview

Elring 274.440 is an engine crankshaft seal built with PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) sealing material and supplied with housing and mounting sleeve. It is a direct-fit sealing component for engines that need precise crankshaft sealing performance and stable installation support.

Compatible With 1995-1997 Chevrolet S10, 1998-2001 Ford Ranger, and 1998-2000 Ford F-100 Ranger applications. This Elring crankshaft seal is identified by part number 274.440 and is cross-referenced to Four Seasons 77400 for the same application.

Key Features

• PTFE sealing material for crankshaft sealing applications
• Housing type: with housing
• Radial shaft seal design: IWD
• Inside diameter: 98.43
• Includes mounting sleeve for installation support
• Elring part number 274.440 for catalog matching

Detailed Product Description

This engine crankshaft seal is designed for vehicles that require a PTFE-based radial shaft seal with housing. PTFE is commonly used in sealing applications where low-friction contact and consistent sealing performance are important. The included housing and mounting sleeve help support proper alignment during installation, which is critical for maintaining crankshaft seal integrity.

For fitment-based searches, this part is a direct match for 1995-1997 Chevrolet S10, 1998-2001 Ford Ranger, and 1998-2000 Ford F-100 Ranger models. If you are sourcing an Elring 274.440 crankshaft seal for a Ford Ranger or Chevrolet S10 engine repair, this listing provides the core specifications needed for catalog verification.

What This Part Helps Address

• Engine oil leakage at the crankshaft seal area
• Seal wear from age, heat, and crankshaft movement
• Improper sealing after engine service or rebuild work
• Fitment issues when replacing a worn crankshaft seal with the correct housing style
• Installation alignment concerns when a mounting sleeve is required

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the seal dimensions, housing style, and radial shaft seal design before installation. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly and inspect the crankshaft for wear or scoring that could affect seal life. Use the supplied mounting sleeve during installation to help protect the sealing lip and support correct positioning. Verify application details against the vehicle and engine configuration before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer with OE-focused engineering for engine gasket and seal applications. Part number 274.440 is built to match the listed crankshaft seal specifications for catalog-accurate replacement selection.