Timken SL260120 Manual Transmission Output Shaft Seal - Rear Right or Right

Manual Transmission Output Shaft Seal for Hyundai and Kia

Timken SL260120 is a manual transmission output shaft seal built to retain lubricant and block contaminants at the transmission shaft. It is a direct-fit service part for a wide range of Hyundai and Kia applications, including Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Sonata, Santa Fe, Veloster, Tucson, and Kia Soul, Forte, Rondo, Sportage, Spectra, Optima, and Sedona.

Use Timken SL260120 when servicing a leaking manual transmission output shaft seal on compatible Hyundai and Kia vehicles. This seal is engineered for dependable shaft sealing, stable seating, and contamination control in everyday driveline service.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps retain transmission lubricant and keep debris out
• Reinforced outer case resists installation damage and supports durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter helps seal minor shaft imperfections and improve seating
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps reduce debris penetration that can lead to leakage
• Vent holes promote lubricant flow around the seal lip to help manage heat buildup
• Timken SL260120 is a manual transmission output shaft seal for service replacement

Detailed Description

Timken SL260120 is designed for manual transmission output shaft sealing in select Hyundai and Kia vehicles. It helps maintain proper lubricant retention at the output shaft while limiting contamination that can shorten seal life or contribute to fluid loss. The reinforced outer case adds support during installation, while the ribbed inner diameter helps the seal conform to minor spindle imperfections for a more secure fit. This part number is commonly searched for Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, and Kia Soul manual transmission repair.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

• Transmission fluid seepage at the output shaft
• Contamination entering the seal area
• Heat-related seal wear from poor lubricant circulation
• Leakage caused by minor shaft surface imperfections
• Seal damage during removal or installation

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the shaft surface, seal bore, and surrounding components before installation. Clean the sealing area thoroughly and verify the replacement seal is oriented correctly for the transmission output shaft. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, model, and position before ordering; Timken SL260120 is listed for right-side and N/A positions across the supported Hyundai and Kia applications.

Quality Assurance

Timken manufactures oil and grease seals with precision sealing designs and contamination control features for drivetrain service. SL260120 is built to support reliable sealing performance in manual transmission applications.