National 710895 Drive Axle Shaft Seal - Rear

National 710895 Rear Drive Axle Shaft Seal

National 710895 is a metric drive axle shaft seal built for rear differential applications that require a precise seal at the axle shaft. It uses a fluoro-elastomer sealing material and a bi-directional lip design to help maintain sealing performance in demanding driveline conditions.

Compatible With rear applications on Jaguar Super V8, Jaguar Vanden Plas, Jaguar XF, Jaguar XJ8, Jaguar XJR, Jaguar XK, Jaguar XKR, Jaguar S-Type, Lincoln LS, and Ford Thunderbird models listed below. This part number, 710895, is also referenced for OE-style replacement needs in these vehicles.

Key Features

• Drive axle shaft seal for rear driveline service
• Fluoro-elastomer material for sealing durability
• Bi-directional lip design
• Metric dimensions for accurate housing and shaft fit
• Outside diameter: 78.200 mm; housing bore: 78.000 mm
• Shaft diameter: 46.000 mm; width: 12.000 mm
• Flanged outside diameter: 86.500 mm
• National 710895 / Series 710800 / Type 86

Detailed Description

National 710895 is an oil seal engineered for rear axle shaft sealing in independent rear suspension applications with an 8-inch ring gear. The seal measures 1.811 inches inside diameter, 3.079 inches outside diameter, and 0.472 inches thick, with metric equivalents of 46.000 mm, 78.200 mm, and 12.000 mm. Its bi-directional lip design and fluoro-elastomer construction support consistent sealing at the axle shaft interface. This part cross-references Ford OE numbers 2R8W-4B416-AA and 2R8Z-4B416-AA for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Rear axle shaft oil leakage at the differential seal area
• Fluid seepage around the axle shaft housing bore
• Seal wear from age, heat, and driveline movement
• Service replacement on vehicles with independent rear suspension
• Restoring proper sealing on Jaguar and Lincoln rear axle assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify shaft diameter, housing bore, and seal width before installation. Clean the bore and shaft sealing surface thoroughly, and inspect for grooves, corrosion, or damage that could affect seal life. Confirm rear position and vehicle configuration, including the 8-inch ring gear and independent rear suspension notes shown in the fitment data. Fits 2005-2009 Jaguar Super V8, rear; 2004-2009 Jaguar Vanden Plas, rear; 2009 Jaguar XF, rear; 2004-2009 Jaguar XJ8, rear; 2004-2009 Jaguar XJR, rear; 2007-2009 Jaguar XK, rear; 2003-2008 Jaguar S-Type, rear; 2007-2008 Jaguar XKR, rear; 2004-2006 Lincoln LS, rear; 2003-2005 Ford Thunderbird, rear; and 2003 Lincoln LS, rear.

Quality Assurance

National has supplied sealing solutions for more than 75 years and continues to develop sealing products for modern vehicle applications. National 710895 is built to meet the dimensional and material requirements of the listed rear axle shaft seal applications.