Help keep lubricant in and grit out of your manual gearbox with the Timken Manual Transmission Input Shaft Seal, part number 482163N. It is a direct-fit replacement for many listed models, among them the 1975-1986 Ford F-150, 1975-1987 Ford F-250 and 1980-1983 Ford Mustang, all engines. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list. This front seal surrounds the transmission input shaft. The seal body stays fixed in place while its lip rides on the spinning shaft.
Timken's grease/oil seal uses a precision sealing design intended to stop lubricant from escaping and to keep harmful contaminants from getting in.
Signs this seal may need replacing include lubricant seeping from the front of the transmission or the bellhousing area, and a falling transmission fluid level. The listed applications use one seal. Confirm the source of any leak before replacing, and follow the vehicle service information for installation.
What does the Timken 482163N input shaft seal do?
It seals the front of the manual transmission around the input shaft. It helps keep lubricant in and dirt and debris out. The seal body stays stationary while its lip rides on the rotating shaft.
Which vehicles does the Timken 482163N fit?
It is listed for many models from Ford, Dodge, Mercury and Plymouth, among them the 1975-1986 Ford F-150, 1975-1987 Ford F-250 and 1980-1983 Ford Mustang. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
What are signs the input shaft seal may need replacing?
Lubricant seeping from the front of the transmission or bellhousing area and a falling fluid level may be signs of a worn seal. Confirm the leak source before replacing.
How many seals does my transmission need?
The listed applications use one input shaft seal per transmission.
What design features does this Timken seal have?
It has a reinforced outer case, a ribbed rubber inner diameter and an internal contamination exclusion system. Vent holes let lubricant flow around the lip to help remove heat.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
