Timken 471498 Wheel Seal - Rear or Rear Inner

Timken 471498 Wheel Seal Overview

Timken 471498 is a wheel seal for driveline and axle service that helps retain lubricant and block road debris from entering the hub area. It is built for a precise seal at the spindle and wheel end, making it a practical choice for wheel seal replacement on applications such as Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado service work.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps reduce lubricant loss at the wheel end
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage and improve durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter helps seal minor spindle imperfections
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps keep debris out of the seal area
• Vent holes promote lubricant flow around the seal lip to reduce heat buildup

Detailed Description

Timken 471498 is engineered as an oil and grease seal for axle and hub service where clean lubricant retention matters. The reinforced case supports a more stable fit during installation, while the ribbed inner diameter helps maintain contact on spindles with minor surface wear. Vent holes assist lubricant circulation around the lip, which helps manage operating temperature at the seal interface. This wheel seal is a direct-fit style service part for technicians and DIY repairs focused on restoring hub sealing performance on Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado applications.

This part cross-references National 710959 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Gear oil or grease leakage at the wheel end
• Contamination entering the hub or spindle area
• Seal wear caused by heat buildup
• Poor sealing on spindles with minor imperfections
• Repeat seal failure after hub service

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the spindle, hub bore, and sealing surface before installation. Clean away old lubricant, corrosion, and debris so the new seal seats evenly. Press the seal in squarely to avoid case distortion and verify that the lip contacts the spindle uniformly. Confirm the hub is properly lubricated with the correct service fluid before returning the vehicle to operation.

Quality Assurance

Timken is known for drivetrain and sealing components used in wheel end service. Part number 471498 is built to the brand’s sealing design standards for lubricant retention and contamination control.