How to install a Crankshaft Seal in a Nissan Pathfinder's transmission end block?

A one-piece seal is found on all models and its housing attaches to the transmission end of the block. Before anything else, the crankshaft should be put in place, then the main bearing caps bolted in place, after which a new Crankshaft Seal should be installed into the retainer and the retainer itself bolted to the block. Scratches, dents or any other types of marks that might impair performance by damaging the oil lips should not be seen on the seal contact surface. If there is any damage to the crankshaft, it must be replaced with a new or different one. The back side can be used to drive out hammering and punching out of the old seal from the retainer. Removing it should however be done with care up to which distance it is recessed into retainer bore since a similar amount will have to be recessed for fitting a new seal. This must be done cautiously since scratching or any other kind of harm on bore oil leaks may occur. Now clean your retainer, then apply a faint coat of engine oil on outer edge of new Crankshaft Seal at this area where they meet. It's not advised that you force hammering into place hence pressing squarely has always been advocated as a better method when it comes to clearly sealing must fit this way. However if press is not available retainer and seal are pressed between two smooth pieces of wood with vise jaws pushing down on it until it bottoms out tightly against some object which doesn't let them through its thickness entirely like rubber mallets would work here because there would still need some work done afterwards such as setting screws into holes drilled around their perimeter while others needed applied correctly if you wanted tightness around gear teeth without cutting off anything more important than necessary so I recommend these two different ways depending upon what level 3 says about each case: use another pair made out metal you check depth carefully making sure whole assembly does not go outside anymore by using your finger as shown above otherwise repair right from start again which may require more disassembly time than expected because there could be problems caused like these two different types must know which will ensure everything works properly especially when trying keep them sealed tight; Or use third method consists of putting another one over this one through an end plate without having any problems removing parts - other things might just go bad after installation whether trouble shooting before attempting anything else. No problem however if sandwiched between wooden blocks that are thick enough to spread force around whole circle then seal will be put into holes with aid from large clamps pressing firmly along seal's circumference (jaws) until outer lips become exposed again on its outer surface. The crankshaft must have the Crankshaft Seal / retainer lubricated with clean engine oil or multipurpose grease. The dowel pins should be in place and RTV sealer applied to retainer housing to block surface when re-installing retainer. Specific torque can be reached by gradually tightening screws.

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Nissan Pathfinder O Ring Seal
Part Number: 15066-6N204
$6.20 MSRP: $8.74
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- Other Name: Seal-O Ring; Timing Cover Seal
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Nissan Pathfinder | Platinum, S, SL, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DD
- 2007-2012 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, SE | 8 Cyl 5.6L | VK56DE
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Nissan Pathfinder Seal-Oil,Crankshaft Front
Part Number: 13510-31U10
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- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 13510-31U00
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder | Platinum, S, SL, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
- 2000-2004 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, SE, XE | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Pathfinder Seal-Oil,Crankshaft Front
Part Number: 13510-7Y000
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- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, S, SE, SE Off-Road, Silver Edition, SV, XE | 6 Cyl 4.0L | VQ40DE
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Nissan Pathfinder Seal-Oil,Crankshaft Front
Part Number: 13510-9HP0A
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- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022-2025 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2014-2020 Nissan Pathfinder | Platinum, S, SL, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DD, VQ35DE
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Nissan Pathfinder Seal-Oil CRANKSHAFT Front
Part Number: 13510-0Z400
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal-Oil,Crankshaft Front
- Manufacturer Note: NDK
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014 Nissan Pathfinder | Platinum, SL, SV | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DER
- 2007-2012 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, SE | 8 Cyl 5.6L | VK56DE
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Nissan Pathfinder Retainer Assy-Oil Seal,Rear
Part Number: 12296-JA10A
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- Other Name: Rear Main Seal, Rear Main Seal Retainer
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder | Platinum, S, SL, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Pathfinder Seal-Oil,CRANKSHAFT Rear
Part Number: 12279-3TS0A
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Seal, Rear Main Seal, Seal
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 12279-AD200, 12279-3TA0A, 12279-1LA0A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014 Nissan Pathfinder | Platinum, SL, SV | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DER
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Nissan Pathfinder Retainer Assy-Oil Seal,Rear
Part Number: 12296-31U20
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- Other Name: Rear Main Seal Retainer
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 12296-31U10, 12296-31U15, 12296-31U11, 12296-31U00, 12296-31U01
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, SE, XE | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Pathfinder Seal-Oil,Crankshaft Front
Part Number: 13510-10Y10
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- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 13510-10Y12
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2003 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, SE, XE | 6 Cyl 3.3L | VG33E
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Nissan Pathfinder Seal-Oil,Crankshaft Front
Part Number: 13510-88G00
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- Other Name: Front Crank Seal
- Manufacturer Note: NOK
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 13510-88G10, 13510-V5000, 13510-18V10, 13510-16A00, 13510-D0100
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1995 Nissan Pathfinder | SE, ST, XE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E, VG30I
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Nissan Pathfinder Seal-Oil,CRANKSHAFT Rear
Part Number: 12279-4Z001
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- Other Name: Rear Main Seal, Seal
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 12279-4Z000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, S, SE, SE Off-Road, Silver Edition, SV, XE | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.6L | VK56DE, VQ40DE
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Nissan Pathfinder Seal-Oil,Crankshaft Front
Part Number: 13510-10Y12
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- Manufacturer Note: NDK
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 13510-10Y00, 13510-V7201, 13510-10Y10
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2003 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, SE, XE | 6 Cyl 3.3L | VG33E
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Nissan Pathfinder Retainer Assy-Oil Seal,Rear
Part Number: 12296-9HP0A
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- Other Name: Rear Main Seal, Rear Main Seal Retainer
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022-2025 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2014-2020 Nissan Pathfinder | Platinum, S, SL, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DD, VQ35DE
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Nissan Pathfinder RETAINER-Oil
Part Number: 12297-F6500
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- Other Name: Retainer-Oil Seal,Rear; Rear Main Seal, Rear Main Seal Retainer
- Replaces: 12297-V5000, 12296-V5000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-2003 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, SE, ST, XE | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | VG30E, VG30I, VG33E
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Nissan Pathfinder Seal-Oil,CRANKSHAFT Rear
Part Number: 12279-1N510
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- Other Name: Rear Main Seal
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 12279-53J10, 12279-1E000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2003 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, SE, ST, XE | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | VG30E, VG33E
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Nissan Pathfinder Seal-Oil,Crankshaft Front
Part Number: 13510-31U00
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- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 13510-31U10
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, SE, XE | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Pathfinder Seal-Oil,CRANKSHAFT Rear
Part Number: 12279-18V00
$35.05 MSRP: $50.77
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Product Specifications
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 12279-AD205
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1994 Nissan Pathfinder | SE, ST, XE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E, VG30I
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Nissan Pathfinder Oil Seal-Crank
Part Number: 12279-3TA0A
$40.26 MSRP: $58.32
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal-Oil,CRANKSHAFT Rear
- Manufacturer Note: MADE IN USA
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 12279-3TS0A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014 Nissan Pathfinder | Platinum, SL, SV | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DER
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Nissan Pathfinder Oil Seal-Crank
Part Number: 12279-D0100
$35.05 MSRP: $50.77
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal-Oil,CRANKSHAFT Rear
- Replaced by: 12279-AD205
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1990 Nissan Pathfinder | SE, ST | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30I
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Nissan Pathfinder CRANKSHAFT Seal
Part Number: 12279-R4611
$15.41 MSRP: $22.32
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal-Oil,CRANKSHAFT Rear
- Replaces: 12279-R4610
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1990 Nissan Pathfinder | DX | 4 Cyl 2.4L | Z24I

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Nissan Pathfinder Crankshaft Seal

The Nissan Pathfinder Crankshaft Seal prevents oil from leaking out of the crankcase and serves as a barrier at the engine front. Many seals are circular in shape and are made out of metal and rubber. This is a tight, flexible edge that fits in and around the crankshaft and stops oil leaking from the crankcase. The Crankshaft Seal reduces friction and wear through lubrication, keeping moving parts to a minimum and their use costs low. Once the component gets worn or damaged, it develops oil leakages. This indicates that the Crankshaft Seal is no longer tight. Continued use of a damaged Crankshaft Seal will allow oil to leak out and make improper lubrication of crucial internal assemblies possible. When the mileage accumulates or visible leaks appear, it replaces the Crankshaft Seal to restore proper oil containment to the engine. For Nissan Pathfinder vehicles, a healthy seal is a key precaution against oil loss. Furthermore, the Pathfinder engine must be properly lubricated to remain consistent with Nissan design expectations for every Pathfinder.

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Nissan Pathfinder Crankshaft Seal Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Retainer Assy-Oil Seal,Rear
12296-31U20
Q: How to install a Crankshaft Seal in a Nissan Pathfinder's transmission end block?
A:
A one-piece seal is found on all models and its housing attaches to the transmission end of the block. Before anything else, the Crankshaft should be put in place, then the main bearing caps bolted in place, after which a new Crankshaft Seal should be installed into the retainer and the retainer itself bolted to the block. Scratches, dents or any other types of marks that might impair performance by damaging the oil lips should not be seen on the seal contact surface. If there is any damage to the crankshaft, it must be replaced with a new or different one. The back side can be used to drive out hammering and punching out of the old seal from the retainer. Removing it should however be done with care up to which distance it is recessed into retainer bore since a similar amount will have to be recessed for fitting a new seal. This must be done cautiously since scratching or any other kind of harm on bore oil leaks may occur. Now clean your retainer, then apply a faint coat of engine oil on outer edge of new Crankshaft Seal at this area where they meet. It's not advised that you force hammering into place hence pressing squarely has always been advocated as a better method when it comes to clearly sealing must fit this way. However if press is not available retainer and seal are pressed between two smooth pieces of wood with vise jaws pushing down on it until it bottoms out tightly against some object which doesn't let them through its thickness entirely like rubber mallets would work here because there would still need some work done afterwards such as setting screws into holes drilled around their perimeter while others needed applied correctly if you wanted tightness around gear teeth without cutting off anything more important than necessary so I recommend these two different ways depending upon what level 3 says about each case: use another pair made out metal you check depth carefully making sure whole assembly does not go outside anymore by using your finger as shown above otherwise repair right from start again which may require more disassembly time than expected because there could be problems caused like these two different types must know which will ensure everything works properly especially when trying keep them sealed tight; Or use third method consists of putting another one over this one through an end plate without having any problems removing parts - other things might just go bad after installation whether trouble shooting before attempting anything else. No problem however if sandwiched between wooden blocks that are thick enough to spread force around whole circle then seal will be put into holes with aid from large clamps pressing firmly along seal's circumference (jaws) until outer lips become exposed again on its outer surface. The crankshaft must have the Crankshaft Seal / retainer lubricated with clean engine oil or multipurpose grease. The dowel pins should be in place and RTV sealer applied to retainer housing to block surface when re-installing retainer. Specific torque can be reached by gradually tightening screws.