Timken 1981 Wheel Seal - Front, Rear or Right

Timken 1981 Wheel Seal for Front Axles

Timken 1981 is a wheel seal built for front axle sealing on a wide range of Nissan, Toyota, Jeep, and other import and light truck applications. It uses a precision sealing design to retain lubricant, block road contaminants, and support consistent wheel-end performance.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps keep grease and oil inside the hub assembly
• Reinforced outer case resists installation damage and adds durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter seals minor spindle imperfections and promotes positive seating
• Internal contamination exclusion system blocks debris that can lead to leakage
• Vent holes allow lubricant flow around the seal lip to reduce heat buildup
• N-Polyacrylate material for sealing performance in demanding driveline use
• Clockwise helix type

Detailed Description

Built for front wheel-end service, Timken 1981 is a direct-fit wheel seal for many applications including Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota 4Runner, and Jeep Cherokee. The seal’s 1.781-inch outside diameter, 1.772-inch housing bore, and 1.181-inch shaft diameter support accurate fitment where the original seal dimensions match. This part cross-references National 1981 for the same application.

Timken 1981 is used in front axle and wheel seal applications where lubricant retention and contamination control are critical. It is also listed across multiple drivetrain configurations, including several Nissan manual transmission-related applications and select Jeep AX5 fitments, making it a practical replacement for service work on older and newer import platforms.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2014-2018 Nissan Frontier, front
• Fits 2000-2003 Nissan Frontier, front
• Fits 1998 Nissan Frontier, front
• Fits 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma, front
• Fits 2000-2004 Toyota Tundra, front
• Fits 2000-2003 Nissan Xterra, front
• Fits 1994-2002 Honda Passport, front
• Fits 2000-2001 Nissan Pathfinder, front
• Fits 1996-1999 Acura SLX, N/A
• Fits 1984-1999 Jeep Cherokee, front, Fits Aisin AX5 Wheel Seal.
• Fits 1997-1999 Jeep TJ, front, Fits Aisin AX5 Wheel Seal.
• Fits 1997-1999 Jeep Wrangler, front, Fits Aisin AX5 Wheel Seal.
• Fits 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler, front, Fits Aisin AX5 Wheel Seal.
• Fits 1998-1999 Mazda B3000, rear
• Fits 1994-1996 Mazda B3000, rear
• Fits 1994-1999 Mazda B4000, rear
• Fits 1999 Suzuki Vitara, front
• Fits 1984-1999 Toyota 4Runner, front
• Fits 1995-1998 Nissan 240SX, front
• Fits 1998 Nissan Frontier, front, FS5R30A
• Fits 1987-1998 Nissan Pathfinder, front, FS5R30A
• Fits 1992-1997 Lexus SC300, front, W55, W58
• Fits 1994-1997 Toyota Supra, front
• Fits 1986-1992 Toyota Supra, front
• Fits 1995-1997 Toyota T100, front
• Fits 1994-1996 Honda Passport, N/A
• Fits 1995-1996 Mazda B2300, rear
• Fits 1995 Nissan Pickup, front, FS5R30A
• Fits 1994-1995 Toyota Celica, front
• Fits 1974-1986 Toyota Celica, front
• Fits 1981-1995 Toyota Pickup, N/A
• Fits 1975-1995 Toyota Pickup, front
• Fits 1989-1994 Nissan 240SX, front, Wheel Seal for FS5W71A
• Fits 1986-1994 Nissan D21, front, FS5R30A
• Fits 1992-1993 Dodge Colt, right, W5M31-2
• Fits 1991-1993 Ford Explorer, rear, Mazda M5R1 - 4WD
• Fits 1988-1993 Ford Ranger, rear, Mazda M5R1 - 4WD
• Fits 1993 Nissan Altima, front, FS5R30A
• Fits 1993 Nissan Altima, front, Wheel Seal for FS5W71A
• Fits 1992-1993 Plymouth Laser, right
• Fits 1986-1992 Jeep Comanche, N/A
• Fits 1986-1992 Jeep Comanche, front, Fits Aisin AX5 Wheel Seal.
• Fits 1990-1991 Toyota Cressida, front
• Fits 1984-1987 Toyota Cressida, front
• Fits 1988-1990 Ford Bronco II, rear, Mazda M5R1 - 4WD
• Fits 1984-1990 Jeep Cherokee, N/A
• Fits 1984-1990 Jeep Wagoneer, N/A
• Fits 1984-1990 Jeep Wagoneer, front, Fits Aisin AX5 Wheel Seal.
• Fits 1989-1990 Nissan 240SX, front, FS5R30A
• Fits 1990 Nissan Pulsar NX, front, FS5R30A
• Fits 1990 Nissan Pulsar NX, front, Wheel Seal for FS5W71A
• Fits 1986-1989 Nissan 300ZX, front, FS5R30A
• Fits 1984-1989 Nissan 300ZX, front, Wheel Seal for FS5W71A
• Fits 1984-1989 Toyota Van, front
• Fits 1980-1988 Nissan 200SX, front, Wheel Seal for FS5W71A
• Fits 1987-1988 Nissan Pathfinder, front, Wheel Seal for FS5W71A
• Fits 1980-1986 Nissan 720, front, Wheel Seal for FS5W71A
• Fits 1982-1984 Nissan Maxima, front, Wheel Seal for FS5W71A
• Fits 1979-1983 Nissan 280ZX, front, Wheel Seal for FS5W71A
• Fits 1979-1982 Nissan 200SX, front, FSW60A,FWS60L - Fits a Wheel Seal
• Fits 1979-1982 Nissan 210, front, FSW60A,FWS60L - Fits a Wheel Seal
• Fits 1979-1982 Nissan 280ZX, front, FSW60A,FWS60L - Fits a Wheel Seal
• Fits 1980-1982 Nissan 720, front, FSW60A,FWS60L - Fits a Wheel Seal
• Fits 1982 Nissan Maxima, front, FSW60A,FWS60L - Fits a Wheel Seal
• Fits 1980-1982 Toyota Corona, front
• Fits 1974-1978 Toyota Corona, front
• Fits 1979-1981 Nissan 510, front, FSW60A,FWS60L - Fits a Wheel Seal
• Fits 1979-1981 Nissan 810, front, Wheel Seal for FS5W71A
• Fits 1979-1981 Nissan 810, front, FSW60A,FWS60L - Fits a Wheel Seal
• Fits 1980 Nissan 720, N/A
• Fits 1977-1980 Nissan 810, N/A
• Fits 1979 Nissan 210, N/A, Compatible with various wheel seal applications, R4W71A - Manual Transmission Countershaft Bearing
• Fits 1979 Nissan 280ZX, N/A
• Fits 1979 Nissan 280ZX, N/A, Compatible with various wheel seal applications, R4W71A - Manual Transmission Countershaft Bearing
• Fits 1978-1979 Nissan 510, N/A, Compatible with various wheel seal applications, R4W71A - Manual Transmission Countershaft Bearing
• Fits 1968-1973 Nissan 510, N/A, Compatible with various wheel seal applications, R4W71A - Manual Transmission Countershaft Bearing
• Fits 1977-1979 Nissan 810, N/A, Compatible with various wheel seal applications, R4W71A - Manual Transmission Countershaft Bearing

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Lubricant leakage at the wheel end
• Contamination entering the hub or seal area
• Heat buildup around the seal lip
• Wear from minor spindle imperfections
• Seal damage during installation

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify seal dimensions, helix direction, and application details before installation. Clean the spindle and housing bore thoroughly, and inspect for scoring, corrosion, or wear that could affect sealing performance. For Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, and Jeep Cherokee front applications, confirm the exact transmission or axle note listed for the vehicle before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Timken designs oil and grease seals with precision sealing geometry, reinforced construction, and contamination control features to support dependable wheel-end service. Part number 1981 is built to match the listed dimensional and application requirements for the vehicles shown above.