Elring 848.350 Engine Crankshaft Seal - Front

Elring 848.350 Crankshaft Seal for Toyota and Lexus

Elring 848.350 is an engine crankshaft seal built for front-side sealing applications across a wide range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. It uses FPM (fluoride rubber) for oil resistance and heat stability, with a dust lip to help keep contaminants away from the sealing edge.

Key Features

• FPM (fluoride rubber) construction for durable sealing performance
• 38.0 mm inside diameter, 50.0 mm outside diameter, and 8.0 mm thickness
• Radial shaft seal design: AS
• Swirl type: RD, right-hand twist
• Dust cover with dust lip for added protection
• OE-style crankshaft seal replacement for front engine sealing applications

Detailed Description

This Elring crankshaft seal is specified for a broad range of Toyota Corolla, Camry, Celica, Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner, RAV4, MR2 Spyder, Avalon, Solara, T100, and Lexus models, along with Pontiac Vibe and Chevrolet Prizm applications listed in the fitment data. The part number 848.350 is engineered around the listed dimensions and seal profile, making it a direct-match option when replacing a worn front crankshaft seal on supported vehicles. This part cross-references Victor Reinz 81-53256-00 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Engine oil leaking from the crankshaft seal area
• Oil seepage at the front of the engine
• Contamination entering the seal surface
• Seal wear caused by age, heat, and mileage
• Loss of sealing integrity during timing or front-engine service

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the seal dimensions: 38.0 mm inner diameter, 50.0 mm outer diameter, and 8.0 mm thickness before installation.
• Confirm the application position in the fitment data; several listings specify front-side use.
• Inspect the crankshaft sealing surface for grooves, scoring, or debris before fitting the new seal.
• Use clean installation practices to avoid damaging the sealing lip or dust lip.
• Match the seal orientation to the right-hand twist design where specified.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized name in engine sealing systems, and this crankshaft seal is built to the listed OE-style dimensions and material specification for accurate replacement on supported Toyota and Lexus applications. Part number 848.350 is also referenced by multiple interchange numbers for catalog matching.