National 710529 Wheel Seal - Rear Inner or Rear Outer

National 710529 Wheel Seal Overview

National 710529 is a wheel seal built for rear axle sealing applications on select Subaru and Saab vehicles. It uses nitrile material and precise inch-based dimensions to help maintain a secure seal at the shaft and housing bore.

With fitment for the Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, and Saab 9-2X, this seal supports rear inner and rear outer positions where correct sizing is critical. National 710529 is part of the 710500 series and is engineered for applications that call for a 50.000 mm shaft diameter and 65.300 mm housing bore.

Key Features

• Wheel seal / oil seal for driveline and axle sealing applications
• Nitrile construction for sealing performance in automotive service
• Inside diameter: 1.969 in. / 50.000 mm
• Outside diameter: 2.583 in. / 65.600 mm
• Housing bore: 2.571 in. / 65.300 mm
• Width: 0.315 in. / 8.000 mm
• Series 710500, Type 32
• National part number 710529

Detailed Description

National 710529 is a precision wheel seal for rear axle service on 1990-1999 Subaru Legacy rear inner, 1993-2007 Subaru Impreza rear inner, 1998-2008 Subaru Forester rear outer, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X rear inner applications. The seal is specified with a 1.969-inch shaft diameter, 2.583-inch outside diameter, and 0.315-inch width to match the intended housing and shaft dimensions.

National has supplied sealing solutions for more than 75 years, and this seal reflects that focus on dimensional accuracy and modern vehicle requirements. This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 052-3700 and Gates 19623 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Gear oil leakage at the rear wheel seal area
• Contamination entering the axle or hub sealing zone
• Seal wear from age, heat, and mileage
• Moisture intrusion around the rear inner or rear outer seal location
• Noise or service issues caused by a compromised axle seal

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify shaft diameter, housing bore, and seal width before installation. Clean the sealing surface and inspect the axle shaft and bore for scoring or corrosion before pressing the seal into place. Confirm the vehicle position carefully, since this part is used in rear inner and rear outer applications depending on model.

For fitment reference, this seal fits 1998-2008 Subaru Forester, rear outer; 1993-2007 Subaru Impreza, rear inner; 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X, rear inner; and 1990-1999 Subaru Legacy, rear inner.

Quality Assurance

National is known for sealing products backed by long-term industry experience and ongoing design support for current vehicle platforms. National 710529 is built to the listed dimensions and material specification for direct-use axle sealing service.