Timken 222655 Manual Transmission Input Shaft Seal

Manual Transmission Input Shaft Seal for Toyota Tercel

Timken 222655 is a manual transmission input shaft seal built for 1980-1988 Toyota Tercel applications. It uses an S-Nitrile sealing material and a reinforced outer case to help maintain a secure seal at the transmission input shaft.

For Toyota Tercel manual transmission service, this seal is designed to address lubricant retention and contamination control at the input shaft opening. Timken 222655 is a direct-fit sealing component for the listed vehicle range.

Key Features

• Manual transmission input shaft seal for 1980-1988 Toyota Tercel
• S-Nitrile material for sealing performance in transmission service
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage
• Ribbed inner diameter supports seating on minor shaft imperfections
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps block debris entry
• Vent holes promote lubricant flow around the seal lip to reduce heat buildup
• Timken 222655 part number for catalog and service reference

Detailed Description

Timken 222655 is engineered as a manual transmission input shaft seal for Toyota Tercel models from 1980 through 1988. The seal measures 1.899 inches outside diameter, 1.024 inches shaft diameter, 1.890 inches housing bore, and 0.276 inches width, with metric equivalents of 48.23 mm OD, 26.00 mm shaft diameter, 48.00 mm housing bore, and 7.00 mm width. Its S-Nitrile construction and reinforced outer case support durable sealing at the transmission input shaft, while the ribbed inner diameter helps seat against minor spindle imperfections. Timken 222655 also includes an internal contamination exclusion system and vent holes that allow lubricant circulation around the lip to manage heat.

This part cross-references Anchor 10230 for the same application. If you are servicing a Toyota Tercel manual transmission and need a replacement input shaft seal, Timken 222655 provides the specified dimensions and fitment for the listed years.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Transmission fluid leakage at the input shaft seal area
• Debris intrusion into the seal interface
• Seal wear from heat buildup around the lip
• Poor sealing on minor shaft surface imperfections
• Damage to the seal during installation

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the housing bore, shaft diameter, and width before installation to match the transmission case and input shaft dimensions. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly and inspect the shaft for scoring or wear before installing the new seal. Proper seating is important for Toyota Tercel manual transmission service, especially when replacing a leaking input shaft seal.

Quality Assurance

Timken oil and grease seals are built with precision sealing designs, reinforced construction, and contamination control features to support reliable transmission service. Timken 222655 is specified for the listed Toyota Tercel applications and is identified by the Timken part number 222655.