Timken 321460 Engine Crankshaft Seal - Front

Timken 321460 Front Crankshaft Seal

The Timken 321460 engine crankshaft seal is built for front-end sealing performance in a wide range of Jeep and Volvo applications. It uses an S-Nitrile sealing material and a reinforced outer case to help maintain a secure fit while keeping engine oil where it belongs.

Compatible with front crankshaft seal applications on Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Volvo 850 platforms, this seal is engineered for dependable sealing around the crankshaft snout. The Timken 321460 is also a direct cross-reference to National 321460 and SKF 17800A for the same application.

Key Features

• S-Nitrile construction for oil and grease sealing applications
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage and improve durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter helps seal minor spindle imperfections and promote positive seating
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps block debris that can lead to leakage
• Vent holes allow lubricant flow around the seal lip to reduce heat build-up
• Dimensions: 2.269 in. outside diameter, 1.781 in. shaft diameter, 2.258 in. housing bore, 0.374 in. width

Detailed Description

Timken 321460 is a front engine crankshaft seal designed to maintain a tight seal at the crankshaft interface and help protect the engine from oil loss and contaminant intrusion. The seal’s precision design, ribbed inner diameter, and contamination exclusion features support consistent sealing performance in vehicles such as Jeep TJ, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Volvo S40, V40, 850, S70, and V70. If you are replacing a leaking front crank seal on a Jeep or Volvo engine, this part number 321460 provides the dimensional fit and sealing profile needed for the application.

What It Helps Address

• Front crankshaft oil leakage
• Contamination entering the crankshaft seal area
• Seal wear from heat build-up around the lip
• Minor shaft surface imperfections that affect sealing
• Improper seating caused by a damaged or weak outer case

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm shaft diameter, housing bore, and seal width before installation. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly and inspect the crankshaft snout for wear, scoring, or burrs that could affect the seal lip. Proper alignment during installation is important to avoid damaging the outer case or distorting the sealing lip. Verify front-position fitment for your exact vehicle before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Timken manufactures this seal with precision sealing design and reinforced construction for consistent fit and durability. This part number 321460 is listed with direct interchange references to National 321460 and SKF 17800A.

Compatible Vehicles

• Fits 1997-2006 Jeep TJ, front
• Fits 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler, front
• Fits 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler, front
• Fits 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, front
• Fits 2000-2004 Volvo S40, front
• Fits 2000-2004 Volvo V40, front
• Fits 1996-2002 Dodge Dakota, front
• Fits 1974-2001 Jeep Cherokee, front
• Fits 1998-1999 Volvo S70, front
• Fits 1998-1999 Volvo V70, front
• Fits 1998 Volvo C70, front
• Fits 1998 Volvo S90, front
• Fits 1998 Volvo V90, front
• Fits 1993-1997 Volvo 850, front
• Fits 1986-1992 Jeep Comanche, front
• Fits 1981-1990 Jeep Wagoneer, front
• Fits 1968-1971 Jeep Wagoneer, front
• Fits 1974-1987 Jeep J10, front
• Fits 1976-1986 Jeep CJ7, front
• Fits 1984-1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, front
• Fits 1981-1985 Jeep Scrambler, front
• Fits 1972-1983 Jeep CJ5, front
• Fits 1976 Jeep J20, front
• Fits 1974 Jeep J20, front