Timken 473229 Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal - Front or Rear

Timken 473229 Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal

Timken 473229 is a transfer case output shaft seal built to retain lubricant and block road debris from entering the transfer case. It is a direct-fit sealing solution for select Jeep applications, including Cherokee, CJ5, CJ7, J10, J20, and Wagoneer models with Spicer 20 or Warner 1305 configurations.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps control oil and grease loss at the transfer case output shaft.
• Reinforced outer case resists installation damage and adds durability.
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter helps seal minor spindle imperfections and supports positive seating.
• 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

This Timken transfer case output shaft seal is engineered for vehicles that need reliable sealing at the transfer case output shaft bearing area. It fits 1972-1979 Jeep Wagoneer, front with Spicer 20 - 1.19 in. Shaft or Warner 1305; 1974-1979 Jeep Cherokee, front with Spicer 20 - 1.19 in. Shaft or Warner 1305 and rear with Warner 1305 or vehicles using Spicer 20 Transfer Case Output Shaft Bearing; 1972-1979 Jeep CJ5, front with Spicer 20 - 1.19 in. Shaft and rear with vehicles using Spicer 20 Transfer Case Output Shaft Bearing; 1976-1979 Jeep CJ7, front with Spicer 20 - 1.19 in. Shaft and rear with vehicles using Spicer 20 Transfer Case Output Shaft Bearing; 1974-1979 Jeep J10, front with Spicer 20 - 1.19 in. Shaft or Warner 1305 and rear with Warner 1305 or vehicles using Spicer 20 Transfer Case Output Shaft Bearing; and 1974-1979 Jeep J20, front with Spicer 20 - 1.19 in. Shaft or Warner 1305 and rear with Warner 1305 or vehicles using Spicer 20 Transfer Case Output Shaft Bearing. This part cross-references National 473229 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Transfer case fluid seepage at the output shaft
• Contamination entering the seal area from dirt and debris
• Heat-related seal wear from poor lubricant circulation
• Seal damage during installation
• Leak issues caused by minor shaft surface imperfections

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the transfer case type and output shaft configuration before installation. Confirm whether the vehicle uses Spicer 20 - 1.19 in. Shaft, Warner 1305, or a Spicer 20 Transfer Case Output Shaft Bearing application. Inspect the shaft surface and seal bore for wear, scoring, or contamination before installing Timken 473229.

Quality Assurance

Timken oil and grease seals use reinforced construction and contamination-control features to support dependable sealing performance in drivetrain service.