Timken 471651 Engine Camshaft Seal - Rear

Timken 471651 Camshaft Seal

Timken 471651 is an engine camshaft seal built to help keep oil in place and keep dirt and debris out of the sealing area. It is a direct-fit sealing component for rear camshaft applications across a wide range of Ford, Mercury, Mazda, and Lincoln vehicles.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps control lubricant escape and contamination entry
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage and improve durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter helps seal minor spindle imperfections and promote 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

Detailed Description

This Timken camshaft seal is engineered for rear-position applications on vehicles such as the Ford Escape, Ford Fusion, and Mercury Milan. The 471651 seal uses a reinforced construction and a ribbed inner diameter to support a secure seal at the camshaft interface, while venting features help manage heat around the lip area. This part cross-references National 471651 for the same application.

Compatible With rear camshaft seal applications on 1995-2012 Ford, Mercury, Mazda, and Lincoln models, including Fits 2001-2012 Ford Escape, Rear; Fits 2006-2012 Ford Fusion, Rear; and Fits 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, Rear. The Timken 471651 is also used on rear applications for Mazda 6, Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, Mercury Montego, Lincoln Zephyr, Mazda Tribute, Mazda MPV, Mercury Cougar, Ford Contour, and Mercury Mystique.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage at the camshaft seal area
• Contamination entering the sealing surface
• Heat-related seal wear from poor lubricant flow
• Leakage caused by minor spindle surface imperfections
• Installation damage to the seal housing or outer case

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear camshaft seal placement before installation and inspect the shaft surface for wear, scoring, or debris. Clean the sealing bore and camshaft area thoroughly so the seal can seat evenly. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, model, and rear position before ordering the Timken 471651.

Quality Assurance

Timken manufactures this seal with reinforced construction and contamination-control features to support consistent sealing performance in engine applications.