Timken 710098 Wheel Seal - Front or Front Inner

Timken 710098 Wheel Seal Overview

Timken 710098 is a wheel seal for front inner and front applications on select Geo, Isuzu, Chevrolet, and Pontiac vehicles from 1985-1989. It is built to retain oil and grease at the hub while keeping dirt and debris out of the sealing area.

• Precision sealing design helps control lubricant loss and contamination entry
• Reinforced outer case resists installation damage and adds durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter seals minor spindle imperfections and supports positive 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 buildup

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1989 Geo Spectrum, front inner.
• Fits 1986-1989 Isuzu I-Mark, front, all Non Lotus Suspension.
• Fits 1986-1989 Isuzu I-Mark, front, all Lotus Suspension.
• Fits 1985-1988 Chevrolet Spectrum, front inner.
• Fits 1985-1988 Pontiac Sunburst, front.

This Timken wheel seal is used in hub and spindle sealing locations where lubricant retention and contamination control are critical. It is a direct-fit service part for front inner and front positions on the listed Geo Spectrum, Isuzu I-Mark, Chevrolet Spectrum, and Pontiac Sunburst applications. Part number 710098 is also a useful reference when verifying the correct seal for these vehicles.

What It Helps Address

• Grease or oil leakage at the wheel end
• Contamination entering the hub or spindle area
• Seal wear caused by heat buildup
• Minor spindle surface imperfections affecting seal contact
• Damage from installation or removal of the old seal

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the spindle and hub sealing surfaces before installation and clean away old lubricant, rust, and debris. Confirm the seal is oriented correctly for the application and seat it evenly to avoid distortion. Verify the vehicle position and suspension configuration before ordering, especially on 1986-1989 Isuzu I-Mark models with Lotus and Non Lotus suspension.

Quality Assurance

Timken designs its oil and grease seals with reinforced construction, contamination exclusion features, and venting to support consistent sealing performance in wheel-end service. Part number 710098 follows Timken’s OE-style sealing approach for the listed applications.