Timken 710096 Automatic Transmission Output Shaft Seal - Left or Right

Timken 710096 Transmission Output Shaft Seal

Timken 710096 is an automatic transmission output shaft seal built for direct-fit service on a wide range of GM front-wheel-drive vehicles. It is engineered to retain transmission fluid, block contaminants, and support consistent sealing at the output shaft.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps control lubricant loss and keep debris out of the transmission
• Reinforced outer case resists installation damage and adds durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter seals minor spindle imperfections and promotes positive seating
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps reduce debris penetration that can lead to leakage
• Vent holes allow lubricant flow around the seal lip to help manage heat build-up

Detailed Description

This Timken automatic transmission output shaft seal is designed for vehicles including Pontiac Grand Prix, Chevrolet Lumina, Buick Century, Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, and related GM applications. Timken 710096 uses a sealing profile that supports fluid retention at the output shaft while helping keep road grit and other contaminants out of the transmission assembly. It is a practical replacement for service work on older GM drivetrains where seal wear can lead to fluid seepage and drivability concerns.

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

What It Helps Fix

• Transmission fluid leaking from the output shaft area
• Contamination entering the seal area and affecting sealing performance
• Heat-related seal wear from poor lubricant circulation at the lip
• Leakage caused by minor shaft surface imperfections
• Repeat service issues on GM automatic transmission output shaft seals

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify side and vehicle application before installation. Fits 1984-1997 Buick Century, Left; Fits 1986-1997 Buick LeSabre, Left; Fits 1988-1997 Buick Regal, Left; Fits 1988-1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Left; Fits 1987-1997 Pontiac Bonneville, Left; Fits 1991-1999 Chevrolet Lumina, Left; Fits 1995-1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Left; Fits 1988-2000 Pontiac Grand Prix, Left; Fits 1995-1996 Buick Riviera, Right. Inspect the shaft surface and seal bore for wear or damage before pressing the new seal into place.

Quality Assurance

Timken manufactures oil and grease seals with precision sealing designs and durability-focused construction for transmission service.