Timken 710191 Wheel Seal - Rear

Timken 710191 Rear Wheel Seal for Mazda

Timken 710191 is a rear wheel seal built for specific Mazda applications, including 1990-1992 Mazda 626 rear with 4 Wheel Steering and 1990-1992 Mazda MX-6 rear. It is engineered to retain lubricant at the wheel end while helping block road debris and moisture from entering the sealing area.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps control grease and oil at the wheel end
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage and adds durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter helps seal minor spindle imperfections and improve spindle 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 build-up

Detailed Description

Timken 710191 is a rear wheel seal for Mazda 626 and Mazda MX-6 applications from 1990 through 1992. It is designed for dependable sealing performance where lubricant retention and contamination control are critical to wheel-end service life. The reinforced case supports installation, while the ribbed inner diameter helps the seal conform to minor spindle surface irregularities for a more consistent fit. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Grease or oil leakage at the rear wheel end
• Contamination entering the spindle or hub sealing area
• Heat build-up around the seal lip
• Seal seating issues caused by minor spindle imperfections
• Premature wear related to poor lubricant retention

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm rear axle and hub dimensions before installation. Inspect the spindle surface for scoring, corrosion, or burrs that can affect sealing performance. Clean the sealing bore and mating surfaces thoroughly, and seat the seal evenly to avoid case distortion. For fitment-based searches, this part fits 1990-1992 Mazda 626, rear with 4 Wheel Steering, and fits 1990-1992 Mazda MX-6, rear.

Quality Assurance

Timken sealing components are built with precision-focused designs and durability features intended for wheel-end service. Part number 710191 is engineered to meet the demands of rear axle sealing in the listed Mazda applications.