National 320249 Engine Camshaft Seal

National 320249 Engine Camshaft Seal

National 320249 is a metric engine camshaft seal built for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Plymouth, and Mitsubishi applications that use a 35.000 mm shaft and a 48.000 mm housing bore. Its fluoro-elastomer construction and clockwise-spiral lip design support reliable sealing in demanding engine environments.

Key Features

• Part number 320249 engine camshaft seal for OE-style service replacement
• Fluoro-elastomer material for sealing performance in engine oil applications
• Clockwise-spiral lip design to help manage shaft rotation
• Metric dimensions: 35.000 mm inside diameter, 48.210 mm outside diameter, 7.600 mm width
• Series 320000 oil seal design from National
• Cross-reference part numbers include Bosch 13709 and MAHLE 48392 for the same application

Detailed Description

National has supplied sealing solutions for more than 75 years, and the 320249 camshaft seal reflects that focus on dimensional accuracy and material selection. This oil seal is specified with a 35.000 mm shaft size, 48.000 mm housing bore, and 7.600 mm width, making it a direct-match option for engines that require a metric camshaft seal in the National 320000 series. The fluoro-elastomer sealing lip is paired with a clockwise-spiral lip design to help maintain contact at the camshaft interface.

Compatible With 2001-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 1996-2007 Dodge Caravan, 2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring, 1995-1999 Chrysler Sebring, 1995-2006 Dodge Stratus, 2005-2006 Jeep TJ, 2003 Jeep TJ, 2003-2006 Jeep Wrangler, 1995-2005 Dodge Neon, 2002-2005 Jeep Liberty, 2000-2003 Chrysler Voyager, 2000-2002 Chrysler Neon, 1995-2001 Plymouth Neon, 2000 Chrysler Cirrus, 1995-1997 Chrysler Cirrus, 1996-2000 Plymouth Breeze, 1996-2000 Plymouth Voyager, 1995-1999 Dodge Avenger, 1995-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1996-1997 Dodge Grand Caravan, and 1996-1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager. Search terms such as Chrysler PT Cruiser camshaft seal, Dodge Neon engine oil seal, and Jeep Wrangler camshaft seal all point to this type of replacement part.

What It Helps Address

• Engine oil seepage at the camshaft seal area
• Oil contamination around the timing cover or front engine sealing surface
• Seal wear from shaft rotation and heat exposure
• Loss of sealing integrity caused by age-hardened rubber
• Service replacement needs on listed Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Plymouth, and Mitsubishi engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the shaft diameter, housing bore, and seal width before installation to confirm the 320249 matches the engine specification. Inspect the camshaft journal and sealing surface for scoring or debris, and install the seal squarely to avoid lip distortion. Clean the bore thoroughly and follow the vehicle service procedure for the listed Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Plymouth, and Mitsubishi applications.

Quality Assurance

National is recognized for sealing products and has supported the aftermarket for more than 75 years. The 320249 is part of National’s 320000 series and is engineered as a metric oil seal for consistent fitment and sealing performance in the specified applications.