Timken 370247A Wheel Seal - Rear or Rear Inner

Timken 370247A Wheel Seal for Ford Rear Axles

The Timken 370247A wheel seal is built for rear axle sealing on a wide range of Ford trucks and vans, including Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, and Transit models. It is engineered to retain lubricant, block road debris, and support consistent sealing at the spindle or axle interface.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps keep grease and gear oil contained
• Reinforced outer case resists installation damage and adds durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter seals minor spindle imperfections and promotes seating
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps block debris entry
• Vent holes allow lubricant flow around the seal lip to reduce heat buildup
• Cross-reference part numbers include National 370247A and SKF 29425 for the same application

Detailed Description

Timken 370247A is a wheel seal for rear axle service on Ford applications that require dependable lubricant retention and contamination control. It is used on 2023-2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty and F-350 Super Duty rear axles with a 10.50-inch ring gear, as well as 2022-2024 Ford Transit-150, Transit-250, Transit-350, and Transit-350 HD rear axle applications. It also covers earlier Ford Super Duty and Transit rear inner applications listed in the fitment data. This part number, 370247A, is a direct replacement choice for service work where seal integrity is critical.

Compatible With Ford F-250 Super Duty rear, Ford F-350 Super Duty rear, and Ford Transit rear axle service across the listed model years. The seal design supports cleaner operation by limiting contamination intrusion while helping maintain proper lubrication at the seal lip.

What It Helps Address

• Rear axle lubricant leakage
• Contamination entering the seal area
• Seal damage during installation
• Minor spindle surface imperfections affecting seal contact
• Heat buildup around the seal lip

Installation Notes

Several listed Ford Transit and Super Duty applications note use of RD247 to install seal number 370247A. Verify axle configuration, ring gear size, and rear inner or rear position before installation. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly and inspect the spindle or axle area for wear, scoring, or debris before pressing the seal into place.

Quality Assurance

Timken designs oil and grease seals with features focused on sealing performance, contamination exclusion, and durability in driveline service. This part is backed by Timken manufacturing standards and is intended for professional repair use on the listed Ford applications.