Timken 225005 Wheel Seal - Rear Center or Rear Outer

Timken Wheel Seal 225005 for Driveline Service

Timken 225005 is a wheel seal built for driveline and axle sealing applications where lubricant retention and contamination control matter. It uses a precision sealing design with an S-Nitrile construction to help maintain a stable seal in demanding service conditions.

Compatible With BMW 135i, 535i, 535i xDrive, M6, 535xi, and X5 applications, as well as Subaru Forester, Impreza, and Legacy rear center positions. This Timken wheel seal 225005 is also used in Jeep Cherokee and Mitsubishi Montero-family driveline applications listed below.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps keep grease and oil inside the assembly
• Reinforced outer case resists installation damage and adds durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter helps seal minor spindle imperfections and supports positive spindle seating
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps block debris that can lead to leakage
• Vent holes promote lubricant flow around the seal lip to reduce heat buildup
• S-Nitrile material provides sealing performance for axle and wheel-end service

Detailed Description

Timken 225005 is a wheel seal engineered around the dimensions commonly required in axle and wheel-end sealing service: 2.448 in. outside diameter, 2.441 in. housing bore, 1.969 in. shaft diameter, and 0.276 in. width. The seal’s reinforced outer case supports installation, while the ribbed inner diameter helps it seat against minor surface variation on the spindle. Venting features help circulate lubricant at the seal lip, which assists in managing heat during operation. This makes it a practical choice for BMW and Subaru driveline service where accurate sealing is critical.

This part cross-references National 225005 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Oil or grease leakage at the wheel-end seal area
• Contamination entering the axle or hub sealing surface
• Seal wear related to heat buildup at the lip
• Poor sealing on spindles with minor surface imperfections
• Service issues on BMW 135i, 535i, and Subaru Forester rear center applications

Installation Notes and Tips

• Inspect the spindle, hub, and bore surfaces before installation.
• Clean all sealing surfaces thoroughly to remove old lubricant and debris.
• Confirm dimensions match the housing bore, shaft diameter, and width before pressing in the seal.
• Install squarely to avoid case distortion and sealing lip damage.
• Verify the application against the vehicle listing for BMW, Subaru, Jeep, and Mitsubishi fitment.

Quality Assurance

Timken designs oil and grease seals with precision sealing features and contamination control for driveline service. Part number 225005 is built to the listed dimensional specifications and application coverage shown here.

• Fits 2008-2010 BMW 135i, N/A
• Fits 2008-2010 BMW 535i, N/A
• Fits 2009-2010 BMW 535i xDrive, N/A
• Fits 2008-2010 BMW M6, N/A
• Fits 2008 BMW 535xi, N/A
• Fits 1998-2008 Subaru Forester, Rear Center
• Fits 1993-2007 Subaru Impreza, Rear Center
• Fits 2001-2003 BMW X5, N/A
• Fits 2000-2001 Jeep Cherokee, N/A, AW4
• Fits 1995-1999 Mitsubishi Montero, N/A, Aisin 03-40
• Fits 1997-1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, N/A, Aisin 03-40
• Fits 1990-1999 Subaru Legacy, Rear Center