Timken 710863 Drive Axle Shaft Seal - Front

Timken 710863 Drive Axle Shaft Seal

Timken 710863 is a front drive axle shaft seal for Jeep Wrangler JK and Jeep Wrangler applications. It is built for direct-fit service in the front axle sealing system, helping maintain proper lubricant retention at the axle shaft interface.

Key Features

• Drive axle shaft seal for front axle service
• Fits 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK, front
• Fits 2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler, front
• Timken replacement part number 710863
• Cross-references SKF 12579A for the same application

Application Details

This seal is used in front axle sealing applications on Jeep Wrangler JK and Jeep Wrangler models across the listed model years. Timken 710863 is a practical replacement when servicing the front driveline and axle assembly on these vehicles, including 2007-2017 Jeep Wrangler, front and 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK, front.

What It Helps Address

• Axle shaft seal leakage at the front differential
• Loss of gear oil from the axle housing
• Contamination entering the axle sealing area
• Service replacement for worn or damaged axle seals

Installation Notes

Confirm axle position and vehicle year before installation. Inspect the axle shaft, seal bore, and surrounding sealing surfaces for wear or damage before fitting the new seal. Proper seating and clean assembly surfaces are important for reliable sealing performance.

Quality Assurance

Timken is a recognized name in driveline and sealing components, and part 710863 is cataloged for the listed Jeep Wrangler JK and Jeep Wrangler front axle applications.