Timken 482253 Wheel Seal - Rear

Timken Rear Wheel Seal for Ford and Lincoln

Timken 482253 is a rear wheel seal built for select Ford F-100, F-150, Econoline, and Lincoln Continental applications. It is engineered to retain lubricant at the wheel end while helping keep dirt and debris out of the sealing area.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps control oil and grease at the wheel end
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage and adds durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter seals minor spindle imperfections and supports spindle seating
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps block debris that can lead to leakage
• Vent holes promote lubricant flow around the seal lip to reduce heat build-up

Detailed Description

This Timken wheel seal, part number 482253, is a rear axle sealing solution for classic Ford truck and van platforms as well as the Lincoln Continental. It is designed for 1975-1983 Ford F-100 rear 3,600 lb. axle and 3,750 lb. axle applications, 1975-1983 Ford F-150 rear 3,600 lb. axle and 3,750 lb. axle applications, 1975-1979 Ford E-100 Econoline rear 3,600 lb. axle and 3,750 lb. axle applications, 1975-1979 Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon rear 3,600 lb. axle and 3,750 lb. axle applications, 1975-1979 Ford E-150 Econoline rear 3,600 lb. axle and 3,750 lb. axle applications, 1975-1979 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon rear 3,600 lb. axle and 3,750 lb. axle applications, and 1961-1969 Lincoln Continental rear applications. Timken 482253 focuses on sealing performance, contamination control, and heat management at the wheel end.

What It Helps Address

• Rear axle lubricant seepage at the wheel end
• Contamination entering the seal area
• Seal wear caused by heat build-up
• Minor spindle surface imperfections affecting sealing
• Leakage concerns on older Ford and Lincoln rear axle assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify axle rating and rear application before ordering, especially on Ford F-100, Ford F-150, and Econoline models. Inspect the spindle or hub sealing surface for wear, scoring, or corrosion before installation. Clean the sealing area thoroughly and seat the seal evenly to avoid distortion of the reinforced case.

Quality Assurance

Timken designs its oil and grease seals with precision sealing features, contamination exclusion, and heat-reduction details to support consistent wheel-end performance. Part number 482253 is built to Timken’s sealing standards for the listed rear axle applications.