SKF 13966 Manual Transmission Output Shaft Seal - Left or Right

SKF 13966 Manual Transmission Output Shaft Seal

SKF 13966 is a manual transmission output shaft seal built for specific Honda and Pontiac applications. It is designed with a nitrile sealing surface to help retain transmission fluid at the output shaft while keeping dirt and moisture out of the transmission housing.

Key Features

• Nitrile sealing surface for dependable fluid sealing
• Outside diameter: 2.452 in.
• Shaft diameter: 1.378 in.
• Width: 0.276 in.
• Engineered by SKF, a long-established seal manufacturer

Detailed Description

SKF 13966 is a manual transmission output shaft seal made to precise dimensions for a proper fit at the transmission output shaft. SKF has a long history in seal design and manufacturing, including early integrated shaft seal development, and this part reflects that focus on material selection and application-specific construction. The nitrile sealing surface is selected for sealing performance in transmission environments where fluid retention and contamination control are critical. This part number is used in applications such as Honda Civic, Honda Civic del Sol, Honda CRX, Pontiac Firefly, Pontiac Optima, and Pontiac Sunburst. If you are searching for an SKF 13966 manual transmission output shaft seal for Honda Civic or Pontiac manual transmission service, this part is built for those listed positions and model years.

This part cross-references Honda 91206PL3A01 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Transmission fluid leaking from the output shaft area
• Visible seepage around the manual transmission seal lip
• Contamination entering the transmission through a worn seal
• Service replacement for a hardened or damaged output shaft seal
• Restoring sealing performance on listed Honda and Pontiac manual transmissions

Installation Notes and Tips

• Confirm the transmission side and position before installation; this part is listed for right and left applications depending on vehicle.
• Inspect the shaft surface for wear, scoring, or corrosion before installing the new seal.
• Clean the seal bore and surrounding housing so the nitrile sealing surface seats evenly.
• Use the exact vehicle fitment listing for your year, make, model, and position, including notes such as the Civic del Sol w/o VTEC engine application.
• Verify dimensions against the removed seal when servicing a transmission with prior repairs or non-OE parts.

Quality Assurance

SKF manufactures seals to specific designs and premium material standards for long service life and reliable sealing performance. Part number 13966 is produced to support the fitment and dimensional requirements listed for the covered Honda and Pontiac manual transmission applications.