Timken 206SL Manual Transmission Input Shaft Bearing - Front or Rear

Timken 206SL Manual Transmission Bearing

The Timken 206SL is a manual transmission input shaft bearing built for applications that need stable rotation, controlled noise, and consistent fit. It is a deep groove ball bearing with ISO-based dimensions, making it a direct replacement option for select transmission and wheel seal applications.

Key Features

• Deep groove ball bearing construction for smooth operation
• Designed for lower noise and vibration in rotating assemblies
• Tight tolerances and refined surface finish support higher operating speeds under proper lubrication
• Available in Timken sealed, shielded, and related configurations within the product family
• Dimensionally interchangeable with competitor bearings that follow the same ISO standard

Application Details

Use the Timken 206SL when replacing a manual transmission input shaft bearing in compatible vehicles such as the Chevrolet Chevette and Pontiac T1000. It also cross-references Timken 206SLN3 for the same application. This part number, 206SL, is also listed among interchange references for select Nissan front wheel seal applications, including 1979-1982 Nissan 200SX, 210, and 280ZX, plus 1980-1982 Nissan 720, 1982 Nissan Maxima, and 1979-1981 Nissan 510 and 810.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Transmission bearing noise during operation
• Excess vibration from a worn input shaft bearing
• Rough or inconsistent bearing rotation
• Fitment issues when replacing an ISO-dimensioned bearing with the wrong cross-reference

Installation Notes

Confirm the transmission or hub application before installation, since this bearing number appears in both transmission and wheel seal-related fitment references. Verify shaft size, housing dimensions, and lubrication condition before assembly. For best results, compare the removed bearing to the Timken 206SL and match the application exactly.

Quality Assurance

Timken deep groove bearings are manufactured to rigorous worldwide quality standards and follow ISO dimensional standards for interchangeability. The 206SL is engineered for consistent fit and dependable performance in the specified applications.