Elring 466.042 Engine Crankshaft Seal - Front

Engine Crankshaft Seal for Honda and Mercedes-Benz

Elring 466.042 is an engine crankshaft seal built for applications that require a 43.0 mm inside diameter, 58.0 mm outside diameter, and 7.0 mm thickness. Made from FPM (fluoride rubber), it is specified as a radial shaft seal design AW/B with a right-hand twist swirl type and no dust lip.

Key Features

• Elring engine crankshaft seal, part number 466.042
• FPM (fluoride rubber) sealing material for demanding engine environments
• 43.0 mm inside diameter, 58.0 mm outside diameter, 7.0 mm thickness
• Radial shaft seal design AW/B with RD swirl type
• Without dust lip for the listed OE-style applications
• Cross-references Gates 34817 for the same application

Detailed Description

This Elring crankshaft seal is used in a wide range of Honda, Acura, and Mercedes-Benz engines where the seal dimensions and twist direction must match exactly. It is listed for applications such as Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Accord, Acura TLX, Acura TSX, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter models, along with many additional passenger car and van fitments. The part number 466.042 is also referenced by MAHLE 67805 and Victor Reinz 81-40028-00.

Because crankshaft seals control oil retention at the engine shaft, correct sizing and seal design are critical. This seal’s FPM construction and 7 mm width specification support the fitment requirements shown for front and timing-end applications where listed.

What This Part Helps Address

• Oil leakage at the crankshaft seal area
• Oil seepage from worn or hardened shaft seals
• Contamination around the engine sealing surface
• Loss of sealing performance from age, heat, and engine oil exposure
• Fitment issues when replacing a seal with the wrong diameter or twist direction

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the inside diameter, outside diameter, and thickness before installation.
• Match the right-hand twist swirl type and dust-lip configuration to the original seal.
• Inspect the crankshaft sealing surface for wear, scoring, or contamination before fitting the new seal.
• Use the vehicle-specific fitment notes for position details such as front or timing end where listed.
• Confirm application by year, make, model, and engine configuration before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer with OE-focused engineering for engine gasket and seal applications. Part number 466.042 is built to the listed dimensional and design specifications for direct replacement use in confirmed applications.