Elring 996.890 Automatic Transmission Output Shaft Seal

Brand Elring 996.890
Dust Cover With dust lip
Height [Mm] 8
Inner Diameter [Mm] 42
Material Acm (polyacrylate)
Outer Diameter [Mm] 64
Radial Shaft Seal Design A/bs
Swirl Type Ld
Fits Mercedes-Benz · 105 vehicles

Dust lip design. Helps keep contaminants away from the seal surface.

ACM construction. Polyacrylate material offers dependable sealing performance.

Radial shaft seal. Built for transmission sealing applications.

Cross-references A 725 997 03 46 for the same application. See all 1.

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Mercedes-Benz Transmission Output Shaft Seal

Elring 996.890 is an automatic transmission output shaft seal built for Mercedes-Benz applications that require a precise OE-style sealing profile. It uses ACM (polyacrylate) construction, a dust lip, and a left-hand twist swirl design to help maintain a clean seal at the transmission output shaft.

  • Automatic transmission output shaft seal for Mercedes-Benz vehicles
  • Elring part number 996.890
  • ACM (polyacrylate) sealing material for transmission use
  • Dust cover with dust lip for added contamination control
  • 42 mm inner diameter, 64 mm outer diameter, 8 mm height
  • Radial shaft seal design: A/BS
  • Swirl type: LD, left-hand twist
  • Cross-reference: Mercedes-Benz A 725 997 03 46

Detailed Product Overview

This Elring transmission seal is specified for a wide range of Mercedes-Benz models, including C300, E300, GLC300, GLE350, S560, Sprinter 2500, and other listed applications. The 42 mm inner diameter and 64 mm outer diameter help ensure the correct shaft and housing dimensions, while the dust lip supports sealing performance in demanding drivetrain environments. If you are replacing a leaking Mercedes-Benz automatic transmission output shaft seal, Elring 996.890 provides the dimensional and design details needed for a proper OE-style match.

Fits 2015-2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, N/A; fits 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS450, N/A; fits 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz E300, N/A; fits 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC300, N/A; fits 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, N/A; fits 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS450, N/A; fits 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz S450, N/A; fits 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, N/A.

Common Problems This Seal Can Address

  • Transmission fluid seepage at the output shaft
  • Contamination entering the seal area
  • Wear-related leakage from an aging shaft seal
  • Incorrect seal dimensions during transmission service
  • Noise or driveline concerns caused by degraded sealing surfaces

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the inner diameter, outer diameter, and height against the removed seal before installation. Clean the shaft and housing thoroughly, inspect for scoring or wear, and confirm the seal orientation matches the transmission design. For Mercedes-Benz C300, E300, GLC300, GLE350, and Sprinter 2500 applications, confirm OE reference A 725 997 03 46 and the left-hand twist swirl specification before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is known for sealing components used in engine and transmission service, and this part follows the listed OE reference and dimensional specifications for application matching. Part number 996.890 is built to the stated material and design requirements for Mercedes-Benz automatic transmission service.

This part fits 105 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2022Mercedes-BenzC3002.0LL4MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)N/A—
2022Mercedes-BenzSprinter 25003.0LV6DIESELN/A—
2021Mercedes-BenzC3002.0LL4GASN/A—
2021Mercedes-BenzSprinter 25003.0LV6DIESELN/A—
2020Mercedes-BenzC3002.0LL4GASN/A—
2020Mercedes-BenzS5604.0LV8GASN/A—
2020Mercedes-BenzSprinter 25003.0LV6DIESELN/A—
2019Mercedes-BenzC2001.5LL4MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)N/A—
2019Mercedes-BenzC300———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2019Mercedes-BenzCLS450———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2019Mercedes-BenzE300———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2019Mercedes-BenzE450———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2019Mercedes-BenzG550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2019Mercedes-BenzGLC300———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2019Mercedes-BenzGLE3503.5LV6GASN/A—
2019Mercedes-BenzGLE400———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2019Mercedes-BenzGLE43 AMG———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2019Mercedes-BenzGLS450———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2019Mercedes-BenzGLS550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2019Mercedes-BenzS450———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2019Mercedes-BenzS560———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2019Mercedes-BenzS560e———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2019Mercedes-BenzSL450———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2019Mercedes-BenzSL550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2019Mercedes-BenzSLC300———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2019Mercedes-BenzSLC43 AMG———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2019Mercedes-BenzSprinter 1500———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2019Mercedes-BenzSprinter 2500———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2018Mercedes-BenzC300———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2018Mercedes-BenzC43 AMG3.0LV6GASN/A—
2018Mercedes-BenzCLS550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2018Mercedes-BenzE300———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2018Mercedes-BenzE400———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2018Mercedes-BenzGLC300———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2018Mercedes-BenzGLE3503.5LV6GASN/A—
2018Mercedes-BenzGLE400———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2018Mercedes-BenzGLE43 AMG———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2018Mercedes-BenzGLE550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2018Mercedes-BenzGLS450———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2018Mercedes-BenzGLS550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2018Mercedes-BenzS450———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2018Mercedes-BenzS560———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2018Mercedes-BenzSL450———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2018Mercedes-BenzSL550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2018Mercedes-BenzSLC300———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2018Mercedes-BenzSLC43 AMG———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2017Mercedes-BenzC300———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2017Mercedes-BenzC43 AMG3.0LV6GASN/A—
2017Mercedes-BenzC63 AMG4.0LV8GASN/A—
2017Mercedes-BenzC63 AMG S4.0LV8GASN/A—
2017Mercedes-BenzCLS400———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2017Mercedes-BenzCLS550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2017Mercedes-BenzE300———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2017Mercedes-BenzE4003.5LV6GASN/A—
2017Mercedes-BenzE43 AMG3.0LV6GASN/A—
2017Mercedes-BenzGLC300———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2017Mercedes-BenzGLC43 AMG3.0LV6GASN/A—
2017Mercedes-BenzGLE3503.5LV6GASN/A—
2017Mercedes-BenzGLE43 AMG———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2017Mercedes-BenzGLE550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2017Mercedes-BenzGLS350d———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2017Mercedes-BenzGLS450———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2017Mercedes-BenzGLS550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2017Mercedes-BenzS550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2017Mercedes-BenzSL450———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2017Mercedes-BenzSL550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2017Mercedes-BenzSLC300———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2017Mercedes-BenzSLC43 AMG———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2016Mercedes-BenzC300———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2016Mercedes-BenzC450 AMG3.0LV6GASN/A—
2016Mercedes-BenzCLS550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2016Mercedes-BenzGL350———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2016Mercedes-BenzGL450———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2016Mercedes-BenzGL550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2016Mercedes-BenzGLC300———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2016Mercedes-BenzGLE3503.5LV6GASN/A—
2016Mercedes-BenzGLE350d———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2016Mercedes-BenzGLE450 AMG———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2016Mercedes-BenzGLE550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2016Mercedes-BenzS5004.7LV8GASN/AFrom 04/01/2015
2016Mercedes-BenzS550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2016Mercedes-BenzSL550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2016Mercedes-BenzSLK300———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2015Mercedes-BenzC300———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2015Mercedes-BenzCLS550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2015Mercedes-BenzGL350———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2015Mercedes-BenzGL450———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2015Mercedes-BenzGL550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2015Mercedes-BenzML3503.5LV6GASN/AFrom 04/01/2015
2015Mercedes-BenzML550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2015Mercedes-BenzS550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2015Mercedes-BenzSL550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2014Mercedes-BenzCLS550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2014Mercedes-BenzGL350———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2014Mercedes-BenzGL550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2014Mercedes-BenzML550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2014Mercedes-BenzS550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2014Mercedes-BenzSL550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2013Mercedes-BenzCLS550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2013Mercedes-BenzGL350———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2013Mercedes-BenzGL550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2013Mercedes-BenzML550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2013Mercedes-BenzSL550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2012Mercedes-BenzCLS550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
2012Mercedes-BenzML550———N/AInner Diameter: 42mm; Outer Diameter: 64mm; Dust Cover: with dust lip; Swirl Type: Left-hand Twist; With OE A7259970346
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Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
A 725 997 03 46