Timken 710473 Engine Crankshaft Seal - Rear

Timken 710473 Rear Engine Crankshaft Seal

The Timken 710473 rear engine crankshaft seal is built for dependable oil control in rear-seal applications. It is a direct-fit option for select Dodge Ram 2500, Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 models, with sealing features that help keep lubricant in place and contaminants out.

• Precision sealing design helps reduce oil and grease escape
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage and improve 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 help manage heat build-up

Fitment and Application Details

Compatible With rear crankshaft seal applications on 2011-2017 Ram 2500, rear; 2011-2017 Ram 3500, rear; 1998-2010 Dodge Ram 2500, rear; 1994-2010 Dodge Ram 3500, rear; 1989-1993 Dodge D350, rear; and 1989-1993 Dodge W350, rear. This part cross-references National 710473 and SKF 51172 for the same application. Search terms such as rear crankshaft seal for Dodge Ram 2500, rear main seal for Ram 3500, and Timken 710473 rear seal for Dodge Ram trucks align with this application range.

What This Seal Helps Address

• Rear main oil leakage at the crankshaft seal area
• Contamination entering the sealing surface
• Seal wear caused by heat build-up
• Minor spindle surface imperfections that affect sealing
• Installation damage to the seal body or outer case

Installation Notes and Quality

Install the seal on a clean, inspected sealing surface and verify the crankshaft area is free of debris before assembly. Proper seating is important for rear crankshaft seal performance on Dodge Ram and Ram truck applications. Timken’s sealing design focuses on lubricant retention, contamination exclusion, and durability in engine sealing service.

Quality assurance is supported by Timken’s engineered seal construction and application-specific design for rear crankshaft seal use.