Timken KWK99362 Engine Crankshaft Repair Sleeve - Rear

Timken KWK99362 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve

Timken KWK99362 is a crankshaft repair sleeve for seal-worn shafts that need a renewed sealing surface without machining. It is used on rear applications across a wide range of Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda vehicles, including Ford F-150, Ford Explorer, and Lincoln Town Car fitments.

Key Features

• Precision-engineered stainless steel sleeve with a hard-chromed surface for extended service life
• Thin-wall design preserves seal size and supports lip-seal applications
• No expensive shaft preparation or machining required before installation
• Includes a removable installation flange and installation tool to help reduce sleeve distortion
• Allows installation without removing the shaft in many applications

Detailed Description

Timken KWK99362 Kwik-Sleeves provide a practical repair solution when a crankshaft, output shaft, or differential pinion has a worn sealing surface. The sleeve restores a smooth running area for the seal and helps avoid the cost and downtime of shaft replacement or rework. This part number is commonly searched for rear seal repair on Ford F-150, Ford Explorer, and Lincoln Town Car applications, as well as other listed rear-position vehicles.

This part cross-references no additional part numbers in the provided data. Timken KWK99362 is a direct-fit repair sleeve for the listed rear applications and is identified by part number KWK99362.

What It Is Used For

• Repairing grooves or wear marks on a seal surface
• Restoring sealing performance at the rear output shaft or pinion area
• Reducing oil leakage caused by a worn shaft finish
• Avoiding shaft replacement when the base component is still serviceable
• Addressing seal wear on manual transmission output shafts and differential pinions

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the shaft thoroughly before installation and verify the seal surface is free of debris, burrs, and heavy scoring. Use the supplied installation tool and removable flange to seat the sleeve evenly and minimize distortion. Confirm the seal contacts the sleeve in the correct running area before returning the vehicle to service. Fits 1983-2017 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda rear applications listed in the fitment data, including Ford E-350 Super Duty, Ford F-150, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Town Car, and Mazda 6.

Quality Assurance

Timken manufactures Kwik-Sleeves as precision repair components made from stainless steel with a hard-chromed finish for long-term sealing performance. Part number KWK99362 is built for the listed rear applications and follows Timken’s engineered repair-sleeve design.