Timken 5604 Wheel Seal Kit - Front

Timken 5604 Wheel Seal Kit for Front Axles

Timken 5604 is a front wheel seal kit for a wide range of Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicles from 1981-1996. It is built for applications where reliable sealing at the wheel end is critical to keeping lubricant in place and road debris out.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps retain lubricant and block contaminants
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage and improve durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter helps seal minor spindle imperfections and promote spindle seating
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps reduce debris intrusion that can lead to leakage
• Vent holes help circulate lubricant around the seal lip to reduce heat buildup

Detailed Description

Built for front wheel service, Timken 5604 is a wheel seal kit used on many Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth passenger cars, minivans, and light trucks. It is a direct-fit sealing solution for applications such as 1987-1996 Dodge Dakota, 1984-1995 Dodge Caravan, 1988-1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1989-1995 Plymouth Acclaim, and 1981-1989 Plymouth Reliant. The seal design focuses on lubricant retention, contamination control, and stable spindle contact for dependable wheel-end performance. This part number, 5604, is commonly searched for front axle seal replacement on older Chrysler-family platforms.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Front wheel seal leakage
• Grease or oil loss at the wheel end
• Contamination entering the hub or spindle area
• Seal wear from heat buildup
• Minor spindle surface imperfections affecting seal contact

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify front axle application and wheel size notes before ordering, especially on Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan, Voyager, and Chrysler Town & Country models. Some listings note an optional kit with Seal 3948 and sleeve. Inspect the spindle and hub sealing surfaces for wear, clean all mating areas thoroughly, and confirm proper seal seating during installation. Timken 5604 is listed for front position use only.

Quality Assurance

Timken designs its oil and grease seals with reinforced construction and contamination control features to support consistent wheel-end sealing performance.