National 474288 Manual Transmission Output Shaft Seal - Left or Right

Manual Transmission Output Shaft Seal for Select VW, Mini, and Ford

National 474288 is a manual transmission output shaft seal built for metric applications that need a precise seal at the transmission shaft. It uses nitrile material and measures 36.000 mm inside diameter, 58.300 mm outside diameter, and 8.000 mm width for a direct-fit style service part in supported vehicles.

Key Features

• Nitrile construction for sealing performance in transmission service
• Metric dimensions: 36.000 mm shaft size, 58.300 mm outside diameter, 8.000 mm width
• Housing bore size: 58.000 mm
• Part description: oil seal for manual transmission output shaft applications
• National 474288 and series 470000 identification for catalog matching
• Compatible with left and right positions where listed in fitment

Detailed Description

National 474288 is a manual transmission output shaft seal engineered for vehicles using the VW 020 transmission, Getrag 285 transmission, or Midland Gear R65 transmission, depending on application. This seal is specified for select Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Cabriolet, Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible, Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, Plymouth Turismo, Plymouth Turismo 2.2, Plymouth TC3, Mini Cooper, and Ford Focus applications. The seal’s nitrile material and metric sizing support a proper sealing interface at the transmission output shaft, helping maintain fluid control in serviceable manual transaxle assemblies. This part cross-references Carlson 14040 and 14169 for the same application. National 474288 is a practical replacement choice when servicing a leaking manual transmission output shaft seal on a Volkswagen Golf or Jetta with VW 020 transmission, or on a Mini Cooper with Getrag 285 transmission.

What It Helps Address

• Transmission fluid seepage at the output shaft
• Oil residue around the manual transaxle housing
• Seal wear from age, heat, and mileage
• Leak-related clutch housing contamination
• Service replacement for damaged or hardened shaft seals

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify shaft diameter, housing bore, and transmission type before installation. Confirm whether the vehicle uses the left or right output shaft position listed in the fitment data. Clean the sealing surface and inspect the shaft for grooves or wear before pressing in the new seal. For best results, match the application to the exact transmission notes shown for VW 020, Getrag 285, or Midland Gear R65 configurations.

Quality Assurance

National has supplied sealing solutions for more than 75 years and continues to develop sealing components for modern vehicle service needs. Part number 474288 reflects that long-running focus on transmission sealing accuracy and catalog consistency.

Compatible Vehicles

• Fits 2002-2008 Mini Cooper, right, with Getrag 285 Transmission
• Fits 2002-2004 Ford Focus, right, with Getrag 285 Transmission
• Fits 2002-2004 Mini Cooper, right, with Midland Gear R65 Transmission
• Fits 1985-1994 Volkswagen Golf, right, with VW 020 Transmission
• Fits 1985-1994 Volkswagen Golf, left, with VW 020 Transmission
• Fits 1985-1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet, left, with VW 020 Transmission
• Fits 1985-1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet, right, with VW 020 Transmission
• Fits 1980-1993 Volkswagen Jetta, left, with VW 020 Transmission
• Fits 1980-1993 Volkswagen Jetta, right, with VW 020 Transmission
• Fits 1980-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible, right, with VW 020 Transmission
• Fits 1980-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible, left, with VW 020 Transmission
• Fits 1983 Plymouth Turismo, left, with VW 020 Transmission
• Fits 1983 Plymouth Turismo, right, with VW 020 Transmission
• Fits 1983 Plymouth Turismo 2.2, right, with VW 020 Transmission
• Fits 1983 Plymouth Turismo 2.2, left, with VW 020 Transmission
• Fits 1980-1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, right, with VW 020 Transmission
• Fits 1980-1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, left, with VW 020 Transmission
• Fits 1980-1982 Plymouth TC3, right, with VW 020 Transmission
• Fits 1980-1982 Plymouth TC3, left, with VW 020 Transmission