National 710498 Wheel Seal - Rear

National 710498 Rear Wheel Seal

National 710498 is a rear wheel seal built for select Ram, Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler applications that require precise sealing at the axle end. It uses a fluoro-elastomer construction and a bi-directional lip design to help maintain a dependable seal in demanding driveline conditions.

Key Features

• Part number 710498 wheel seal for rear axle service
• Fluoro-elastomer material for sealing performance
• Bi-directional lip design
• Inside diameter: 1.705 in. / 43.317 mm
• Outside diameter: 2.576 in. / 65.430 mm
• Flanged outside diameter: 2.913 in. / 74.000 mm
• Housing bore: 2.572 in. / 65.328 mm
• Width: 0.480 in. / 12.190 mm
• Overall width with side lip: 0.512 in. / 13.000 mm
• Type 74 oil seal, Series 710400

Product Details

National has supplied sealing solutions for more than 75 years, and this seal reflects that focus on dimensional accuracy and material selection. The 710498 is specified with a 1.705-inch shaft diameter and a 2.572-inch housing bore, making it a direct-fit sealing component for rear axle service where the seal interface must match OE-style dimensions. This part cross-references Timken SL260004 for the same application.

Fits 2020-2022 Ram 1500, rear. Fits 2019-2021 Ram 1500 Classic, rear. Fits 2011-2019 Ram 1500, rear, with 9.25 in ring gear. Fits 2009-2012 Dodge Nitro, rear. Fits 2009-2012 Jeep Liberty, rear. Fits 2007-2010 Dodge Ram 1500, rear, with 9.25 in ring gear. Fits 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, rear. Fits 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, rear.

Common Problems This Seal Can Address

• Rear axle gear oil leakage at the wheel end
• Contamination entering the axle housing through a worn seal
• Noise or driveline wear associated with low lubricant level
• Seal failure from age, heat, or hardened sealing lips
• Service issues after axle or bearing maintenance

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the axle application, shaft diameter, housing bore, and ring gear specification before installation. Inspect the sealing surface for grooves, corrosion, or debris, and replace the seal if the mating surface is damaged. Clean the bore thoroughly and install the seal squarely to avoid lip distortion. For 2011-2019 Ram 1500 and 2007-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 applications, verify the 9.25-inch ring gear note before ordering.

Quality Assurance

National designs sealing components with current vehicle requirements in mind and backs this part with the brand’s long-standing experience in drivetrain sealing technology. Part number 710498 is built to meet the dimensional and material requirements listed above for the specified rear applications.