Timken 710245 Differential Pinion Seal - Rear

Timken Rear Differential Pinion Seal 710245

Timken 710245 is a rear differential pinion seal built to retain gear oil at the pinion and keep dirt, water, and road debris out of the axle assembly. It is a direct-fit sealing component for select Nissan and INFINITI rear axle applications, including the INFINITI QX4 with H233BS axle.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps control lubricant loss at the pinion area
• Reinforced outer case resists installation damage and adds durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter helps seal minor spindle imperfections and supports positive 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

Detailed Description

This Timken differential pinion seal is engineered for rear axle service where stable sealing is critical to differential performance. It is used in rear applications for 1997-2003 INFINITI QX4 with H233BS axle, 2000-2001 Nissan Frontier, and 2000-2001 Nissan Xterra. If you are searching for a rear differential pinion seal for a 1997-2003 INFINITI QX4 or a rear axle seal for a 2000-2001 Nissan Frontier or Xterra, Timken 710245 matches those applications.

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

What It Helps Address

• Gear oil seepage at the differential pinion
• Contamination entering the axle housing
• Seal wear from heat buildup around the lip
• Leakage caused by minor shaft surface imperfections
• Reduced sealing performance during rear axle service

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the pinion yoke and sealing surface before installation. Clean the housing bore thoroughly, verify the seal is seated squarely, and check for shaft wear or scoring that could affect sealing. Confirm rear axle configuration and vehicle application before ordering Timken 710245.

Quality Assurance

Timken oil and grease seals use precision sealing designs and contamination-exclusion features to support reliable axle service. Timken 710245 is built for the listed rear applications and follows Timken’s sealing design standards for driveline use.