Timken 3195 Wheel Seal - Rear

Timken 3195 Rear Wheel Seal

Timken 3195 is a rear wheel seal built for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications that need dependable lubricant retention and contamination control. Its sealing design helps keep grease and oil where they belong while supporting clean operation in demanding axle and hub environments.

• S-Nitrile construction for sealing performance in driveline service
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage and improve durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter seals minor spindle imperfections and supports positive 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
• Bi-directional helix type for rear axle sealing applications

Sealing Design and Fitment

This wheel seal measures 0.930 in. wide, 3.146 in. outside diameter, 1.875 in. shaft diameter, and 3.150 in. housing bore. The Timken 3195 is a Seal Type 59 design made from S-Nitrile, with a bi-directional helix profile that supports rear axle sealing in a range of classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. This part cross-references Gates 18881 for the same application.

Compatible With 1974-1988 Ford E-100 Econoline, E-150 Econoline, E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, F-100, F-150, Bronco, LTD, Thunderbird; 1974-1979 Lincoln Continental and Versailles; 1974-1979 Mercury Colony Park, Cougar, Grand Marquis, Marquis, Montego, and 1974-1979 Mercury Colony Park rear axle and wheel seal applications. Fits 1980-1988 Ford E-150 Econoline, rear; Fits 1980-1988 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, rear; Fits 1978-1987 Ford Bronco, rear; Fits 1980-1986 Ford F-150, rear; Fits 1983-1986 Ford F-150, rear; Fits 1980-1983 Ford E-100 Econoline, rear; Fits 1980-1983 Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, rear; Fits 1980-1983 Ford F-100, rear; Fits 1975-1983 Ford F-100, rear; Fits 1975-1983 Ford F-150, rear; Fits 1974-1979 Ford E-100 Econoline, rear; Fits 1975-1979 Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, rear; Fits 1975-1979 Ford E-150 Econoline, rear; Fits 1975-1979 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, rear; Fits 1974-1979 Ford LTD, rear; Fits 1974-1979 Ford Thunderbird, rear; Fits 1977-1979 Lincoln Versailles, rear; Fits 1974-1979 Mercury Cougar, rear; Fits 1975-1979 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear; Fits 1974-1979 Mercury Marquis, rear; Fits 1974-1976 Lincoln Continental, rear; Fits 1975-1976 Mercury Montego, rear; Fits 1974-1975 Lincoln Continental, rear; Fits 1974 Mercury Colony Park, rear.

What This Seal Helps Address

• Rear axle lubricant seepage at the wheel end
• Contamination entering the seal area from road debris
• Heat-related seal wear from poor lubricant circulation
• Leakage caused by minor spindle surface imperfections
• Seal damage during installation on worn or service-used housings

Installation Notes

Inspect the spindle, bore, and sealing surface before installation. Clean the housing thoroughly, verify the seal dimensions match the axle application, and seat the seal evenly to avoid distortion. On vehicles such as the Ford Bronco, F-150, and Econoline rear axle applications, confirm axle type and ring gear notes before ordering. Replace any worn or damaged mating surfaces that could compromise sealing performance.

Quality Assurance

Timken designs oil and grease seals with precision sealing geometry for driveline service. The reinforced case, contamination exclusion features, and vented lip design reflect a focus on durability and stable sealing performance in rear axle applications.