National 710994 Axle Output Shaft Seal - Rear, Rear Left or Rear Right

Axle Output Shaft Seal for Rear Driveline Service

National 710994 is an axle output shaft seal built for rear driveline sealing applications where precise fit and consistent oil control matter. It uses a polyacrylate sealing material and a bi-directional lip design to help maintain a dependable seal at the axle output shaft.

Compatible With select Bentley Continental, Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Macan, Porsche Panamera, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg, and Volkswagen Phaeton rear axle applications. National 710994 is a direct-fit style oil seal for vehicles using the specified ring gear and differential configurations.

Key Features

• Part number: 710994
• Axle output shaft seal / oil seal for driveline and axle service
• Polyacrylate construction for sealing durability
• Bi-directional lip design for consistent sealing performance
• Metric dimensions: 82.000 mm housing bore, 82.250 mm outside diameter, 50.000 mm shaft size
• Series 710900 design
• National sealing product backed by more than 75 years of sealing expertise

Detailed Description

National 710994 is engineered as a metric axle output shaft seal for rear differential and axle output applications. The seal’s bi-directional lip design helps maintain contact at the shaft interface, while the polyacrylate material supports reliable sealing in driveline environments. With an 82.000 mm housing bore, 82.250 mm outside diameter, and 50.000 mm shaft dimension, this oil seal is specified for vehicles that require the listed OE-style dimensions and rear axle configurations. This part number, 710994, is used across multiple European and domestic platforms, including Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Panamera, Porsche Macan, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg, and Volkswagen Phaeton applications.

This part cross-references 0AA-409-189E and 955.332.596.00 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Rear axle oil seepage at the output shaft seal
• Gear oil loss from a worn or hardened seal lip
• Contamination around the differential housing area
• Noise or driveline concerns related to low lubricant level
• Seal replacement during rear differential service on Porsche, Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Audi, and Volkswagen applications

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify housing bore, shaft size, and seal width before installation.
• Confirm rear left, rear right, or rear position against the vehicle’s exact axle configuration.
• Inspect the shaft surface and housing for wear, scoring, or corrosion before installing the new seal.
• Use clean assembly practices to avoid damaging the sealing lip during installation.
• Match the vehicle’s ring gear and differential notes, including locking differential and ZF axle requirements where listed.

Quality Assurance

National has supplied sealing solutions for more than 75 years and continues to develop sealing components for modern vehicle platforms. Part number 710994 reflects that experience with a design focused on dimensional accuracy and driveline sealing performance.