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Timken 710394 Wheel Seal - Front Inner
Timken 710394 Wheel Seal for Front Inner Applications
The Timken 710394 wheel seal is a front inner seal for select Chevrolet Metro, Geo Metro, Pontiac Firefly, and Suzuki Swift applications. It is built to retain lubricant at the wheel end while helping block dirt and debris 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 improve durability
- Ribbed rubber inner diameter helps seal minor spindle imperfections and promote seating
- Internal contamination exclusion system helps reduce debris intrusion that can lead to leakage
- Vent holes allow lubricant flow around the seal lip to help manage heat buildup
Detailed Description
Timken 710394 is a wheel seal for front inner use on 1998-2001 Chevrolet Metro, 1992-1997 Geo Metro, 1994 Pontiac Firefly, 1987-1991 Pontiac Firefly, and 1989-1994 Suzuki Swift. This seal is engineered to maintain a clean sealing interface, support lubricant retention, and help protect wheel-end components from contamination. For buyers searching for a front inner wheel seal for Chevrolet Metro or Suzuki Swift service, Timken 710394 provides a direct replacement option.
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 wheel end
- Contamination entering the seal area
- Seal wear caused by heat buildup
- Minor spindle surface imperfections affecting seal contact
- Damage from installation stress on the seal case
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and front inner position before installation. Inspect the spindle and hub surfaces for wear, scoring, or debris, and clean the sealing area thoroughly before pressing the seal into place. Proper seating is important for consistent sealing performance on Metro, Firefly, and Swift front inner wheel-end service.
Quality Assurance
Timken wheel seals use precision sealing construction and contamination-control features to support dependable wheel-end service. Part number 710394 is built for the listed applications and follows Timken’s sealing design approach for lubricant retention and debris exclusion.
This part fits 47 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Drive Type | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Metro | FWD | Front Inner | ||||
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Metro | FWD | Front Inner | ||||
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Metro | FWD | Front Inner | ||||
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Metro | FWD | Front Inner | ||||
| 1997 | Geo | Metro | FWD | Front Inner | ||||
| 1996 | Geo | Metro | FWD | Front Inner | ||||
| 1995 | Geo | Metro | FWD | Front Inner | ||||
| 1994 | Geo | Metro | LSi | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1994 | Pontiac | Firefly | FWD | Front Inner | ||||
| 1994 | Suzuki | Swift | GA | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1994 | Suzuki | Swift | GS | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1994 | Suzuki | Swift | L | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1994 | Suzuki | Swift | GT | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1993 | Geo | Metro | LSi | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1993 | Suzuki | Swift | GA | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1993 | Suzuki | Swift | GL | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1993 | Suzuki | Swift | GLX | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1993 | Suzuki | Swift | GS | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1993 | Suzuki | Swift | L | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1993 | Suzuki | Swift | GT | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1992 | Geo | Metro | LSi | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1992 | Suzuki | Swift | GA | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1992 | Suzuki | Swift | GL | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1992 | Suzuki | Swift | GLX | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1992 | Suzuki | Swift | GS | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1992 | Suzuki | Swift | L | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1992 | Suzuki | Swift | GT | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1991 | Pontiac | Firefly | FWD | Front Inner | ||||
| 1991 | Suzuki | Swift | GA | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1991 | Suzuki | Swift | GL | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1991 | Suzuki | Swift | GLX | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1991 | Suzuki | Swift | GS | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1991 | Suzuki | Swift | L | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1991 | Suzuki | Swift | GT | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1990 | Pontiac | Firefly | FWD | Front Inner | ||||
| 1990 | Suzuki | Swift | GA | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1990 | Suzuki | Swift | GL | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1990 | Suzuki | Swift | GLX | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1990 | Suzuki | Swift | GS | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1990 | Suzuki | Swift | L | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1990 | Suzuki | Swift | S | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1990 | Suzuki | Swift | GT | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1989 | Pontiac | Firefly | FWD | Front Inner | ||||
| 1989 | Suzuki | Swift | GLX | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1989 | Suzuki | Swift | GTI | FWD | Front Inner | |||
| 1988 | Pontiac | Firefly | FWD | 1.0L | L3 | Front Inner | ||
| 1987 | Pontiac | Firefly | FWD | 1.0L | L3 | Front Inner |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.