Timken 224570 Differential Pinion Seal - Front, Rear or Rear Outer

Timken Differential Pinion Seal 224570

Timken 224570 is a differential pinion seal built for driveline service where lubricant retention and contamination control matter. It uses an S-Nitrile sealing material, a reinforced outer case, and a ribbed inner diameter to help seat against minor shaft imperfections on Mitsubishi, Dodge, and Chrysler applications.

Key Features

• S-Nitrile construction for durable sealing performance
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter supports positive shaft seating
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps block debris entry
• Vent holes promote lubricant flow around the seal lip to reduce heat build-up
• Dimensions: 2.846 in. outside diameter, 1.772 in. shaft diameter, 2.835 in. housing bore, 0.276 in. width

Detailed Description

This differential pinion seal is designed to retain gear oil at the pinion area while helping keep dirt and other contaminants out of the axle assembly. The precision sealing profile, reinforced outer case, and vented design support stable operation in front, rear, and rear outer applications across Mitsubishi Montero, Montero Sport, Mighty Max, Starion, and Dodge Ram 50, Raider, D50, Power Ram 50, and Conquest platforms. Timken 224570 cross-references National 224570 for the same application.

Compatible With 1979-2006 Mitsubishi Montero, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Mitsubishi Mighty Max, Mitsubishi Starion, Dodge Ram 50, Dodge Raider, Dodge D50, Dodge Power Ram 50, Chrysler Conquest, and Mitsubishi Van applications where the listed pinion seal dimensions and positions match. This part number, 224570, is commonly searched for front, rear, and rear outer differential seal service on these vehicles.

Common Problems This Seal Can Address

• Gear oil leaking from the differential pinion area
• Contamination entering the axle housing through a worn seal
• Heat-related seal wear from poor lubricant circulation at the lip
• Seal damage caused by an aging or imperfect shaft surface
• Noise or driveline service issues associated with low lubricant level

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify shaft diameter, housing bore, and seal width before installation. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly, inspect the pinion yoke or shaft for wear, and press the seal in squarely to avoid distortion. Confirm the application position listed for your vehicle, including front, rear, or rear outer configurations, before ordering Timken 224570.

Quality Assurance

Timken oil and grease seals are engineered with precision sealing designs and contamination control features to support dependable driveline service. The reinforced case and vented lip design reflect Timken’s focus on durability and heat management in axle sealing applications.