Timken 222238 Manual Transmission Input Shaft Seal - Front

Manual Transmission Input Shaft Seal for Ford Festiva and Aspire

Timken 222238 is a manual transmission input shaft seal built for front-position applications on select Ford Festiva and Ford Aspire models. It uses an S-Nitrile sealing material and a precision seal profile to help retain lubricant while keeping dirt and debris out of the transmission.

Key Features

• Manual transmission input shaft seal for front applications
• S-Nitrile material for sealing performance and fluid resistance
• Reinforced outer case helps reduce installation damage
• Ribbed rubber 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
• Outside diameter: 1.504 in. / 38.20 mm
• Shaft diameter: 0.866 in. / 22.00 mm
• Housing bore: 1.496 in. / 38.00 mm
• Width: 0.315 in. / 8.00 mm

Detailed Description

Timken 222238 is a transmission sealing component for manual gearbox input shaft service on 1990-1993 Ford Festiva, front, and 1994-1997 Ford Aspire, front. The seal’s S-Nitrile construction is paired with a reinforced outer case and a ribbed inner diameter to improve seating against the shaft and help maintain a consistent seal on minor surface irregularities. Vent holes are incorporated to circulate lubricant around the seal lip, which helps manage heat at the sealing surface during operation. This part cross-references Raybestos Brakes 8545 for the same application.

Common Problems This Seal Can Address

• Transmission fluid leakage at the input shaft area
• Contamination entering the manual transmission housing
• Seal wear from heat buildup around the lip
• Poor sealing on shafts with minor imperfections
• Damage from installation stress on the outer case

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the input shaft, housing bore, and surrounding sealing surface before installation. Clean the bore thoroughly and verify the seal dimensions match the transmission case and shaft specifications: 1.504 in. outside diameter, 1.496 in. housing bore, 0.866 in. shaft diameter, and 0.315 in. width. Proper alignment during installation is important to avoid case distortion and to ensure the seal seats evenly on the shaft.

Quality Assurance

Timken oil and grease seals are engineered with precision sealing designs to help prevent lubricant escape and reduce contaminant intrusion. The reinforced case, contamination exclusion features, and heat-managing vent design support consistent sealing performance in manual transmission service.