InMotion WS494122 Wheel Seal - Front, Front Inner or Rear Inner

Front Differential Pinion Seal for Select Hyundai and Kia

InMotion WS494122 is a nitrile differential pinion seal built to create a tight barrier at the pinion area and help keep contaminants out of the differential. It is sized for precise sealing performance on select Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia front applications, including Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, and Kia Sedona models.

Key Features

• Nitrile sealing material for dependable fluid control and contaminant resistance
• Inside diameter: 1.772 in; shaft diameter: 1.772 in
• Outside diameter: 2.445 in; housing bore: 2.441 in
• Width and thickness: 0.236 in
• Designed for front differential pinion sealing applications
• Part number WS494122 for catalog and service matching

Detailed Product Overview

This InMotion wheel seal is engineered around the dimensions needed for a secure differential pinion seal, using nitrile sealing material to maintain contact and help reduce leakage at the pinion interface. The measured dimensions support accurate fitment in front driveline applications across a wide range of Hyundai and Kia vehicles, including 2007-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2011-2019 Kia Sorento, and 2014-2019 Kia Sedona. The WS494122 part number is also relevant when searching for a front differential pinion seal for Genesis G70, G80, and G90 applications.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2019 Genesis G70, Front
• Fits 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Front
• Fits 2017-2019 Genesis G90, Front
• Fits 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL, Front
• Fits 2014-2019 Kia Cadenza, Front
• Fits 2019 Kia K900, Front
• Fits 2015-2017 Kia K900, Front
• Fits 2014-2019 Kia Sedona, Front
• Fits 2006-2012 Kia Sedona, Front
• Fits 2011-2019 Kia Sorento, Front
• Fits 2007-2009 Kia Sorento, Front
• Fits 2018-2019 Kia Stinger, Front
• Fits 2007-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, Front
• Fits 2006-2017 Hyundai Azera, Front
• Fits 2009-2016 Hyundai Genesis, Front
• Fits 2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Front
• Fits 2007-2012 Hyundai Veracruz, Front
• Fits 2009-2011 Kia Borrego, Front
• Fits 2007-2010 Hyundai Entourage, Front
• Fits 2006-2010 Hyundai Sonata, Front
• Fits 2007-2009 Kia Amanti, Front
• Fits 1989-1991 Hyundai Sonata, Rear Inner
• Fits 1989-1990 Mitsubishi Sigma, Rear Inner
• Fits 1987-1989 Chrysler Conquest, Front Inner
• Fits 1983-1989 Mitsubishi Starion, Front Inner
• Fits 1988 Mitsubishi Galant, Rear Inner
• Fits 1984-1986 Dodge Conquest, Front Inner
• Fits 1984-1986 Plymouth Conquest, Front Inner
• Fits 1978-1983 Dodge Challenger, Front Inner
• Fits 1978-1980 Dodge Colt, Front Inner

Common Problems This Seal Can Address

• Differential fluid seepage at the pinion seal area
• Contamination entering the differential through a worn seal
• Moisture intrusion around the pinion shaft opening
• Noise or wear concerns caused by low differential fluid level
• Service replacement for a damaged or hardened original seal

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm shaft diameter, housing bore, and seal width before installation to match the differential housing precisely. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly, inspect the pinion area for wear or scoring, and verify that the mating surfaces are free of debris before pressing the seal into place. For Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, and Kia Sedona front driveline service, accurate alignment during installation helps maintain a consistent seal.

Quality Assurance

InMotion manufactures this seal with nitrile sealing material and dimensional specifications intended for precise differential service. The WS494122 is built for repeatable sealing performance in front, rear inner, and front inner applications listed in the fitment data.