Timken 710259 Manual Transmission Output Shaft Seal - Left

Manual Transmission Output Shaft Seal for Hyundai and Mitsubishi

Timken 710259 is a manual transmission output shaft seal built to retain lubricant and block contaminants at the transmission housing. It is a direct-fit sealing component for select Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Dodge, and Plymouth applications, including Hyundai Sonata, Mitsubishi Eclipse, and Dodge Stealth models.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps keep transmission fluid and grease inside the unit
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage and improve durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter seals minor spindle imperfections and promotes secure seating
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps block debris that can lead to leakage
• Vent holes allow lubricant flow around the seal lip to reduce heat build-up

Detailed Description

This Timken manual transmission output shaft seal, part number 710259, is engineered for applications that require dependable sealing at the output shaft. It is listed for select 1990-1999 Hyundai Sonata, 1995-1999 Hyundai Accent, 1997-1999 Hyundai Tiburon, 1993-1995 Hyundai Scoupe, 1990-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1993-1996 Mitsubishi Diamante, 1994 Mitsubishi Galant, 1993-1996 Dodge Stealth, 1993-1994 Dodge Colt, and 1993-1994 Plymouth Laser models, with specific transmission notes where shown. Timken 710259 uses a reinforced design and contamination-control features to support clean, stable sealing in manual transmission service.

Common Problems This Seal Addresses

• Transmission fluid seepage at the output shaft
• Grease loss from worn or damaged seal lips
• Debris intrusion around the shaft opening
• Heat-related seal wear from poor lubricant circulation
• Leakage caused by minor shaft surface imperfections

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the shaft surface and seal bore before installation. Clean the housing thoroughly, verify the seal is oriented correctly, and press it in evenly to avoid distortion. If the shaft shows scoring or excessive wear, address that condition before installing the new seal. Confirm the transmission code or application note, such as F4A33-1, Getrag, or F5M33 2, before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Timken designs its oil and grease seals with precision sealing geometry, reinforced construction, and contamination-exclusion features to support reliable service in drivetrain applications.