Timken SL260121 Manual Transmission Output Shaft Seal - Left or Right

Manual Transmission Output Shaft Seal for Hyundai and Kia

Timken SL260121 is a manual transmission output shaft seal built to retain lubricant and block contaminants at the transmission output. It is a direct-fit sealing solution for select Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Veloster, Tucson, Sonata, Santa Fe, and Kia Soul, Forte, Rondo, Sportage, and Spectra applications.

• Precision sealing design helps reduce gear oil escape and keep debris out
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage and improve durability
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter seals minor spindle imperfections and supports positive seating
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps limit debris penetration that can lead to leakage
• Vent holes promote lubricant flow around the seal lip to reduce heat buildup

Fitment Details

• Fits 2006-2019 Hyundai Accent, left
• Fits 2011-2019 Hyundai Elantra, left
• Fits 2019 Hyundai Veloster, left
• Fits 2012-2017 Hyundai Veloster, left
• Fits 2013 Hyundai Tucson, left
• Fits 2010 Hyundai Tucson, left
• Fits 2009-2012 Hyundai Elantra, right
• Fits 2011-2012 Hyundai Sonata, left
• Fits 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, left
• Fits 2010-2011 Kia Soul, left
• Fits 2010 Kia Forte, left
• Fits 2007-2010 Kia Rondo, left
• Fits 2006-2010 Kia Sportage, left
• Fits 2006 Kia Spectra, left

What It Helps Fix

• 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 installation on the transmission case

Installation Notes

Confirm the transmission side and position before installation. Clean the shaft and seal bore thoroughly, inspect for scoring or wear, and install the seal squarely to avoid lip damage. For Hyundai Accent, Elantra, and Kia Sportage manual transmission service, verify the exact left or right application against the vehicle’s transmission configuration before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Timken oil and grease seals use reinforced construction and contamination-control features to support consistent sealing performance in drivetrain service. Part number SL260121 is engineered for the listed Hyundai and Kia applications.