Timken 710489 Drive Axle Shaft Seal - Front, Front Left or Front Right

Timken 710489 Drive Axle Shaft Seal

Timken 710489 is a drive axle shaft seal built to help retain lubricant and block road debris from entering the axle sealing area. It is a direct-fit style seal for select Ram, Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, and Mitsubishi front axle applications, including Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota coverage.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps control lubricant loss and keep contaminants out
• 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 penetration that can lead to leakage
• Vent holes allow lubricant flow around the seal lip to help manage heat buildup
• Cross-references National 710489 and BBB Industries 13763 for the same application

Detailed Description

This Timken drive axle shaft seal is engineered for front axle sealing service on vehicles such as the Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Chrysler Aspen, Mitsubishi Raider, and Ram 1500. The 710489 seal uses a reinforced outer case and a ribbed inner diameter to support a secure fit at the spindle while helping maintain lubricant control under everyday driving conditions. It is a practical replacement for front left, front right, and front axle positions listed in the fitment data.

Fits 2002-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, front; fits 2006-2010 Dodge Ram 1500, front left; fits 2000-2010 Dodge Dakota, front; fits 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, front right; fits 2006-2010 Jeep Commander, front right; fits 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, front; fits 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider, front; fits 2011 Ram 1500, front left; fits 2011 Ram Dakota, front.

What It Helps Address

• Gear oil or lubricant seepage at the axle shaft seal area
• Contamination entering the front axle sealing surface
• Seal wear related to heat buildup around the lip
• Leakage caused by minor spindle surface imperfections
• Damage from a worn or compromised original seal

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the spindle or sealing surface before installation and clean away old lubricant, dirt, and corrosion. Confirm the seal orientation matches the axle application and seat the seal evenly to avoid distortion. For 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen applications, note the fitment detail for compatibility with the 8 inch ring gear transfer case output shaft bearing.

Quality Assurance

Timken designs its oil and grease seals with contamination control, heat management features, and reinforced construction to support dependable sealing performance in driveline service.