Timken 222220 Wheel Seal - Rear

Timken 222220 Wheel Seal Overview

Timken 222220 is a wheel seal built for driveline and axle service where reliable lubricant retention and contamination control matter. It uses an S-Nitrile sealing material, a reinforced outer case, and a ribbed rubber inner diameter to help seat against minor spindle imperfections.

Compatible With Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Beetle, Golf SportWagen, Passat, and Honda Civic applications listed below, this seal is sized for precise housing and shaft dimensions and is suited for service work that demands accurate fitment. The Timken 222220 wheel seal is also cross-referenced to Anchor 8516 and Bosch 8515 for the same application.

Key Features

• S-Nitrile construction for sealing performance in wheel-end service
• Outside diameter: 1.387 in. / 35.23 mm
• Shaft diameter: 0.866 in. / 22.00 mm
• Housing bore: 1.378 in. / 35.00 mm
• Width: 0.276 in. / 7.00 mm
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage
• Ribbed inner diameter helps seal minor spindle imperfections
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps block debris entry
• Vent holes promote lubricant flow around the seal lip to reduce heat buildup

Detailed Description

Timken 222220 is a precision wheel seal for axle and hub sealing applications. The seal is engineered to retain grease or oil at the wheel end while helping keep dirt and other contaminants out of the bearing area. Its reinforced outer case adds durability during installation, while the ribbed rubber inner diameter supports a more consistent seal on spindles with minor surface variation. Timken 222220 is a direct-fit service part for select Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Beetle, Golf SportWagen, and Passat models, as well as select Honda Civic applications.

What This Wheel Seal Helps Address

• Lubricant leakage at the wheel end
• Contamination entering the hub or bearing area
• Poor sealing on spindles with minor imperfections
• Heat buildup around the seal lip
• Installation damage to the seal case

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify housing bore, shaft diameter, and width before installation to confirm the seal matches the service application. Clean the spindle and bore thoroughly, inspect for wear or scoring, and install the seal squarely to avoid distortion. For fitment reference, this part fits 2000-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, 2000-2006 Volkswagen Golf, 2010-2018 Volkswagen Golf, 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, 2000-2010 Volkswagen Beetle, 2012-2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2012-2015 Volkswagen Passat, and 1973-1987 Honda Civic.

Quality Assurance

Timken manufactures sealing components with precision-focused designs for wheel-end service. The 222220 wheel seal uses a reinforced case, contamination exclusion features, and venting details to support consistent sealing performance in demanding driveline and axle applications.