Timken 716484 Engine Crankshaft Seal - Front

Timken 716484 Front Engine Crankshaft Seal

Timken 716484 is a front engine crankshaft seal built to help retain oil and grease while keeping dirt and debris out of the sealing area. It is a direct-fit sealing component for a wide range of BMW and select Lincoln applications, including front crankshaft seal service on BMW 550i, M5, X5, and 750i models.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps control lubricant loss at the crankshaft
• Reinforced outer case helps reduce installation damage and improve durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter helps seal minor spindle imperfections and promote seating
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps block debris that can lead to leakage
• Vent holes promote lubricant flow around the seal lip to help reduce heat buildup
• Compatible with front crankshaft seal service on BMW and Lincoln applications listed below

Detailed Description

This Timken crankshaft seal is engineered for front engine sealing applications where consistent oil control is critical. The design combines a reinforced outer case, a ribbed inner diameter, and a contamination exclusion system to support a secure seal at the crankshaft interface. Timken 716484 is used across many BMW platforms, including front seal replacement on BMW 550i, BMW M6, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW M5, BMW 750i, and BMW 740i applications, along with select Lincoln Continental and Mark VII models.

This part cross-references no listed aftermarket part numbers in the provided data.

What It Helps Address

• Front crankshaft oil leakage
• Grease seepage at the seal surface
• Debris intrusion at the crankshaft opening
• Seal wear from heat buildup
• Minor surface imperfections at the spindle or shaft area

Installation Notes and Tips

Install the seal on a clean, dry sealing surface and inspect the crankshaft area for wear, scoring, or contamination before assembly. Proper alignment during installation is important to avoid damaging the outer case or sealing lip. For BMW applications such as the 2006-2015 BMW 750i, 2013-2017 BMW X5, or 2001-2006 BMW X5, confirm the front seal location and engine configuration before service.

• Fits 2010-2017 BMW 550i GT xDrive, front
• Fits 2012-2017 BMW 650i, front
• Fits 2006-2010 BMW 650i, front
• Fits 2013-2017 BMW 650i Gran Coupe, front
• Fits 2012-2017 BMW 650i xDrive, front
• Fits 2013-2017 BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe, front
• Fits 2012-2017 BMW M6, front
• Fits 2006-2010 BMW M6, front
• Fits 2014-2017 BMW M6 Gran Coupe, front
• Fits 2013-2017 BMW X5, front
• Fits 2013-2017 BMW X6, front
• Fits 2014-2016 BMW 550i, front
• Fits 2006-2012 BMW 550i, front
• Fits 2014-2016 BMW 550i xDrive, front
• Fits 2011-2012 BMW 550i xDrive, front
• Fits 2013-2016 BMW M5, front
• Fits 2006-2010 BMW M5, front
• Fits 2000-2003 BMW M5, front
• Fits 2014-2015 BMW 550i GT, front
• Fits 2010-2012 BMW 550i GT, front
• Fits 2006-2015 BMW 750i, front
• Fits 2010-2015 BMW 750i xDrive, front
• Fits 2006-2015 BMW 750Li, front
• Fits 2010-2015 BMW 750Li xDrive, front
• Fits 2012 BMW X5, front, from 12/2012
• Fits 2012 BMW X6, front, from 12/2012
• Fits 2003-2008 BMW Z4, front
• Fits 2006 BMW 323i, front
• Fits 1998-2000 BMW 323i, front
• Fits 2001-2006 BMW 325Ci, front
• Fits 2001-2006 BMW 330Ci, front
• Fits 2001-2006 BMW M3, front
• Fits 1995 BMW M3, front
• Fits 2004-2006 BMW X3, front, Viton Material
• Fits 2001-2006 BMW X5, front, Viton Material
• Fits 2001-2005 BMW 325i, front
• Fits 1994-1995 BMW 325i, front
• Fits 2001-2005 BMW 325xi, front
• Fits 2001-2005 BMW 330i, front
• Fits 2001-2005 BMW 330xi, front
• Fits 2001-2005 BMW 525i, front
• Fits 1989-1995 BMW 525i, front
• Fits 2001-2005 BMW 530i, front
• Fits 1994-1995 BMW 530i, front
• Fits 2004-2005 BMW 545i, front
• Fits 2004-2005 BMW 645Ci, front
• Fits 2002-2005 BMW 745i, front
• Fits 2002-2005 BMW 745Li, front
• Fits 1997-2003 BMW 540i, front
• Fits 1994-1995 BMW 540i, front
• Fits 2000-2003 BMW Z8, front
• Fits 1997-2002 BMW Z3, front
• Fits 1997-2001 BMW 740i, front
• Fits 1993-1995 BMW 740i, front
• Fits 1993-2001 BMW 740iL, front
• Fits 2000 BMW 323Ci, front
• Fits 2000 BMW 328Ci, front
• Fits 1996-2000 BMW 328i, front
• Fits 1997-2000 BMW 528i, front
• Fits 1998-1999 BMW 323is, front
• Fits 1996-1999 BMW 328is, front
• Fits 1994-1997 BMW 840Ci, front
• Fits 1994-1995 BMW 325is, front
• Fits 1982-1988 BMW 528e, front
• Fits 1985-1986 BMW 524td, front
• Fits 1984-1985 Lincoln Continental, front
• Fits 1984-1985 Lincoln Mark VII, front

Quality Assurance

Timken manufactures sealing components with precision sealing designs intended to help maintain lubricant control and exclude contaminants. The reinforced construction and contamination-management features support dependable service in front crankshaft seal applications.