Timken 3816 Manual Transmission Shift Shaft Seal

Timken 3816 Manual Transmission Shift Shaft Seal

Timken 3816 is a manual transmission shift shaft seal built to help retain lubricant and block road debris from entering the transmission. It is a direct-fit service part for a wide range of Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, and Mitsubishi manual transmission applications, including Dodge Neon, Plymouth Neon, and Mitsubishi Eclipse models.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps reduce lubricant escape at the shift shaft.
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage and improve durability.
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter helps seal minor spindle imperfections and promote secure seating.
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps keep debris out of the seal area.
• Vent holes allow lubricant flow around the seal lip to help manage heat buildup.
• Timken 3816 is also cross-referenced with Carlson 7000 for the same application.

Detailed Description

This Timken manual transmission shift shaft seal is engineered for vehicles that need dependable sealing at the transmission shift shaft. It is listed for applications such as 1995-1999 Dodge Neon, 1995-1999 Plymouth Neon, 1995-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1983-1993 Chrysler LeBaron, and 1984-1993 Dodge Daytona. Other listed coverage includes Plymouth Breeze, Dodge Caravan, Plymouth Voyager, Dodge Spirit, Plymouth Acclaim, Dodge Shadow, Dodge Aries, Plymouth Reliant, Dodge 600, Dodge Charger, Chrysler Laser, and more. If you are servicing a Chrysler, Dodge, or Plymouth manual transmission and need a replacement seal, Timken 3816 provides a focused OE-style sealing solution.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Transmission fluid seepage around the shift shaft
• Contamination entering the seal area from road debris
• Seal wear caused by heat buildup and lubricant breakdown
• Leak-related low fluid condition in manual transmissions
• Rough sealing on shafts with minor surface imperfections

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the transmission model and shaft dimensions before installation, especially on vehicles with notes referencing A578 or F5MC1 applications. Inspect the shaft surface for scoring, clean the bore thoroughly, and seat the seal evenly to avoid distortion. For best results, verify the vehicle listing against the exact year, make, and model shown in the fitment data, including Dodge Neon, Plymouth Neon, and Mitsubishi Eclipse applications.

Quality Assurance

Timken designs its oil and grease seals with reinforced construction and contamination control features to support reliable service in transmission applications. Part number 3816 is built for the listed manual transmission fitments and is backed by Timken manufacturing standards.