Timken 224100 Wheel Seal - Front Inner, Rear Inner or Rear Outer

Timken 224100 Wheel Seal for Rear Inner Applications

The Timken 224100 wheel seal is built for rear inner axle sealing where lubricant retention and contamination control matter. It is a direct-fit option for select Chrysler Conquest, Mitsubishi Starion, and Plymouth Conquest applications from 1983-1989.

With an S-Nitrile sealing material, reinforced outer case, and ribbed inner diameter, this seal is engineered to seat securely and help maintain a consistent seal on minor spindle imperfections.

Key Features

• S-Nitrile construction for durable sealing performance
• Reinforced outer case helps resist 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 build-up
• Timken 224100 wheel seal for rear inner axle locations

Detailed Product Overview

Timken 224100 is a wheel seal designed for rear inner use on select rear axle assemblies. The seal measures 2.565 inches outside diameter, 1.575 inches shaft diameter, 2.559 inches housing bore, and 0.394 inches width, with metric equivalents of 65.15 mm OD, 40.00 mm shaft diameter, 65.00 mm housing bore, and 10.00 mm width. These dimensions support accurate seating in the housing and proper contact at the spindle interface.

This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 15852 for the same application. For buyers searching for a rear inner wheel seal for Mitsubishi Starion, Chrysler Conquest, or Plymouth Conquest, Timken 224100 provides the sealing design and dimensional fit needed for service work on the axle end.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1987-1989 Chrysler Conquest, Rear Inner
• Fits 1983-1989 Mitsubishi Starion, Rear Inner
• Fits 1984-1986 Plymouth Conquest, Rear Inner

Common Repair Uses

• Oil or grease leakage at the rear inner wheel seal
• Contamination entering the axle seal area
• Heat-related seal wear from poor lubricant circulation
• Seal damage caused by worn or slightly imperfect spindle surfaces
• Service replacement for a worn rear inner seal on compatible Conquest or Starion models

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm housing bore, shaft diameter, and seal width before installation. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly, inspect the spindle for grooves or corrosion, and seat the seal evenly to avoid distortion. Proper alignment during installation helps preserve the sealing lip and outer case.

Quality Assurance

Timken manufactures sealing components with precision-focused designs intended to control lubricant loss and keep contaminants out of the axle assembly. The reinforced case and contamination exclusion features support dependable service in rear inner wheel seal applications.