Timken 1939 Wheel Seal - Front or Front Inner

Timken 1939 Wheel Seal for Honda Accord

The Timken 1939 wheel seal is built for front axle sealing on select Honda Accord applications. It uses an S-Nitrile sealing material and a reinforced outer case to help maintain a secure fit while keeping lubricant in and contaminants out.

Key Features

• S-Nitrile construction for dependable sealing performance
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter seals minor spindle imperfections and supports positive spindle seating
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps block debris that can lead to leakage
• Vent holes promote lubricant flow around the seal lip to reduce heat build-up
• Dimensions: 0.354 in. width, 2.531 in. outside diameter, 1.772 in. shaft diameter, 2.520 in. housing bore

Detailed Description

Timken 1939 is a wheel seal designed for driveline and axle service where controlled lubricant retention matters. The seal’s precision design helps prevent oil and grease escape while limiting the entry of dirt and other contaminants. For Honda Accord front applications, including 1986-1987 Honda Accord, front and 1981-1983 Honda Accord, front inner, this seal supports proper sealing at the spindle interface and helps maintain stable operating conditions. This part cross-references BBB Industries 17801 and Quality-Built 17789 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Wheel-end lubricant leakage
• Contamination entering the seal area
• Seal damage during installation
• Minor spindle surface imperfections affecting seal contact
• Heat build-up around the seal lip

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the spindle, housing bore, and seal surface before installation. Clean all mating surfaces thoroughly and verify the dimensions match the application before pressing the seal into place. For 1981-1983 Honda Accord front inner applications, confirm the chassis number range noted in the fitment data before ordering. Timken 1939 is also listed for 1986-1987 Honda Accord front as an optional substitution to OE.

Quality Assurance

Timken manufactures oil and grease seals with precision sealing designs and durability-focused construction for axle and wheel-end service. The reinforced case, contamination exclusion features, and vented seal design reflect the brand’s engineering approach to sealing performance.