National 710179 Wheel Seal - Rear Right

Wheel Seal for Rear Right Applications

The National 710179 wheel seal is a metric oil seal built for rear right driveline service on select Pontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Camaro models. It uses a nitrile sealing material and a clockwise-spiral lip design to help maintain a consistent seal at the shaft and housing interface.

National has supplied sealing solutions for more than 75 years, and this part reflects that focus with precise metric dimensions and application-specific fitment for rear axle service.

Key Features

• Part number 710179 wheel seal / oil seal
• Fits the rear right position on select vehicles
• Clockwise-spiral lip design
• Nitrile sealing material
• Metric dimensions for accurate replacement fit
• Inside diameter: 1.654 in / 42.000 mm
• Outside diameter: 2.555 in / 65.000 mm
• Width: 0.531 in / 13.500 mm
• Housing bore: 2.551 in / 64.800 mm

Detailed Description

National 710179 is a rear right wheel seal engineered for 1985-1991 Pontiac Firebird and 1987-1990 Chevrolet Camaro models with a 7.75-inch ring gear. The seal’s metric sizing, nitrile construction, and spiral lip profile are specified to match the shaft and housing dimensions used in these applications. If you are replacing a worn axle seal on a Pontiac Firebird or Chevrolet Camaro, this part number 710179 provides the correct dimensional reference for the listed vehicles.

This part cross-references Centric Parts 417.62033 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Gear oil seepage at the rear axle seal area
• Contamination entering the wheel seal interface
• Seal wear from age, heat, and mileage
• Leak-related fluid loss around the rear right axle
• Noisy or compromised sealing surfaces caused by a deteriorated oil seal

Installation Notes and Tips

• Confirm rear right placement before installation.
• Verify axle shaft and housing bore dimensions against the listed measurements.
• Inspect the sealing surface for scoring, corrosion, or wear before installing the new seal.
• Clean the bore and shaft area thoroughly so the seal seats evenly.
• Use the vehicle’s service procedure for proper seal installation depth and orientation.

Quality Assurance

National has a long history in sealing technology and continues to develop sealing solutions for modern vehicle service needs. The 710179 is built as a metric replacement seal for the confirmed Pontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Camaro rear right applications listed above.