Timken 710608 Engine Crankshaft Seal - Front

Engine Crankshaft Seal for Select Honda and Mercedes-Benz

Timken 710608 is an engine crankshaft seal built to help control oil leakage and keep contaminants out of the sealing area. It is a direct-fit style replacement for a wide range of Honda, Acura, Hyundai, Chrysler, and Mercedes-Benz applications, including front crankshaft seal locations on many Honda Civic and Honda Accord models.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps retain lubricant at the crankshaft
• Reinforced outer case helps reduce installation damage and improve durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter helps seal minor spindle imperfections
• 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
• Timken 710608 cross-references National 710608 and Remy 16896 for the same application

Detailed Description

This Timken crankshaft seal is engineered for vehicles that need dependable sealing at the front of the engine. It is used across many fitments, including Fits 2002-2017 Honda Civic, front; Fits 2003-2020 Honda Accord, front; and Fits 2004-2014 Acura TSX, front. It also covers select Mercedes-Benz applications such as C300, C350, CLS550, and SL600, making Timken 710608 a broad-coverage replacement for front crankshaft seal service.

By helping prevent oil escape and limiting debris intrusion, this seal supports cleaner engine operation and more stable sealing performance. The design also addresses minor shaft surface variation, which is important when servicing higher-mileage engines or replacing a seal after disassembly.

What It Helps Solve

• Oil seepage at the crankshaft seal area
• Contamination entering the seal lip and causing leakage
• Heat-related seal wear from poor lubricant circulation
• Leak concerns after timing or front engine service
• Sealing issues on worn or lightly imperfect spindle surfaces

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the crankshaft sealing surface before installation and clean the area thoroughly. Confirm the seal orientation and press it in evenly to avoid distortion. For best results, replace a damaged or hardened seal during front engine service on Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Acura TSX, and other listed applications.

Quality Assurance

Timken manufactures this seal with reinforced construction and contamination-control features to support consistent sealing performance in demanding engine environments.