How to replace the differential seal and perform related tasks on a Nissan Pathfinder's differential assembly?

First loosen the wheel lug nuts then raise the front or rear section of the vehicle by using jackstands to secure it as you block the wheels that remain on the ground. Detach the driveshaft from the differential companion flange by disconnecting it first then secure it elsewhere. A flange holding tool together with a chain wrench provide two possible methods to secure the companion flange when loosening the self-locking pinion nut. Move the pinion nut while you remove the flange with a two-jaw puller but avoid hitting behind the flange with any implements. Apply wheel bearing grease inside the new seal before installing it evenly using a seal installation tool or large socket until it reaches a squared and full depth position. The pinion flange should be installed while tightening the pinion nut until the flange sets correctly without using hammering techniques. Apply RTV sealant into the center flange splines as a sealing layer of oil before installing and torquing to specification the pinion nut. Connect the driveshaft to its position on the pinion flange while following the specified torque requirements.

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Nissan Pathfinder Seal-Oil,Rear Axle Shaft
Part Number: 43252-0W000
$13.61 MSRP: $18.77
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- Other Name: Axle Seal, Axle Seals, Oil Seal
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2004 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, SE, XE | 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | VG33E, VQ35DE
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Nissan Pathfinder Drive Pinion Oil Seal
Part Number: 38189-P0117
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- Other Name: Seal-Oil,Drive Pinion; Oil Seal, Pinion Seal, Seal
- Replaces: 38189-P0116, 38189-P0115
- 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 Oil Seal
Part Number: 38342-N3100
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- Other Name: Seal-Oil,Side Flange
- Replaces: 38342-P9000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-2004 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, SE, ST, XE | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | VG30E, VG30I, VG33E, VQ35DE
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Nissan Pathfinder Seal-Oil, Differential Side
Part Number: 38342-40P00
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- Other Name: Seal-Oil,Differential Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2020 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, S, SE, SL, SL Hybrid, SV, SV Hybrid | 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 8 Cyl 5.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.6L | QR25DER, VK56DE, VQ35DD, VQ35DE
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Nissan Pathfinder Seal-Oil, Differential Side
Part Number: 38342-P9010
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- Other Name: Seal-Oil,Differential Side; Axle Seal, Axle Seals, Seal, Side Seals
- 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 Oil Seal
Part Number: 38189-AR00A
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- Other Name: Seal-Oil,Drive Pinion; Pinion Seal
- Replaces: 38189-AR000, 38189-AR001
- 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 Drive Pinion Oil Seal
Part Number: 38189-7S000
$27.38 MSRP: $35.95
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- Other Name: Seal-Oil,Drive Pinion; Front Seal, Pinion Seal
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2012 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, SE | 8 Cyl 5.6L | VK56DE
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Nissan Pathfinder Oil Seal
Part Number: 38189-3JA0A
$28.30 MSRP: $39.02
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- Other Name: Seal-Oil,Drive Pinion; Front Seal, Pinion Seal
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder | Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, S, SL, SL Hybrid, SV, SV Hybrid | 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5L | QR25DER, VQ35DD, VQ35DE
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Nissan Pathfinder Drive Pinion Oil Seal
Part Number: 38189-3KA0A
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- Other Name: Seal-Oil,Drive Pinion; Pinion Seal
- Replaced by: 38189-4BA0A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022-2025 Nissan Pathfinder | Platinum, Rock Creek, S, SL, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder | Platinum, S, SL, SV | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | QR25DER, VQ35DE
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Nissan Pathfinder Oil Seal
Part Number: 38189-N3100
$11.24 MSRP: $15.50
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- Other Name: Seal-Oil,Drive Pinion
- Replaced by: C8189-N3100
- 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 Seal-Oil Drive
Part Number: 38189-21G00
$20.78 MSRP: $28.65
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- Other Name: Seal-Oil,Drive Pinion
- Replaced by: C8189-21G00
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1994 Nissan Pathfinder | SE, ST | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E, VG30I
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Nissan Pathfinder Oil Seal
Part Number: 38189-C7023
$18.14 MSRP: $25.00
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- Other Name: Seal-Oil,Drive Pinion
- Replaced by: 38189-C7123
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2004 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, SE, XE | 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | VG33E, VQ35DE
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Nissan Pathfinder Oil Seal
Part Number: 38189-21G16
$12.36 MSRP: $17.03
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- Other Name: Seal-Oil,Drive Pinion
- Manufacturer Note: F/LSD
- Replaced by: 38189-21G17
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-2004 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, SE, ST, XE | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | VG30E, VG33E, VQ35DE
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Nissan Pathfinder Drive Pinion Oil Seal
Part Number: 38189-C7010
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- Other Name: Seal-Oil,Drive Pinion
- Replaced by: 38189-C7012
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1995 Nissan Pathfinder | SE, ST, XE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E, VG30I
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Nissan Pathfinder Oil Seal
Part Number: 38189-C7123
$18.14 MSRP: $25.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal-Oil,Drive Pinion; Pinion Seal
- Replaces: 38189-C7021, 38189-C7023
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2004 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, SE, XE | 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | VG33E, VQ35DE
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Nissan Pathfinder O Ring Seal
Part Number: 01001-90001
$10.48 MSRP: $13.25
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- Other Name: Seal-O Ring; Oil Seal
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022-2025 Nissan Pathfinder | Platinum, Rock Creek, S, SL, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Nissan Pathfinder Oil Seal
Part Number: 38189-C7021
$18.14 MSRP: $25.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal-Oil,Drive Pinion
- Replaced by: 38189-C7123
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2000 Nissan Pathfinder | LE, SE, XE | 6 Cyl 3.3L | VG33E
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Nissan Pathfinder Oil Seal
Part Number: 01004-90001
$34.77 MSRP: $43.98
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal-Oil; Front Seal
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022-2025 Nissan Pathfinder | Platinum, Rock Creek, S, SL, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Nissan Pathfinder Seal-Oil Drive
Part Number: 38189-C7000
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal-Oil,Drive Pinion
- Replaced by: C8189-C7000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1991 Nissan Pathfinder | SE, ST | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E, VG30I

Nissan Pathfinder Differential Seal

The sealing part of the Nissan Pathfinder Differential Seal prevents gear oil from leaking out of the front, rear, or center differential while sealing water or dirt, ensuring smooth torque distribution on every turn. Every model year, the Differential Seal, which sits in between the half shaft and the housing, makes use of a resilient synthetic rubber lip, a garter spring, and the oil film to cling to the rotating axle. The intact Differential Seal prevents leakage that would deprive the gears of lubricant and consequently lead to heat, noise, or binding. Nissan has applied several different rubber blends over the years. A durable fluoroelastomer was often applied for high-heat situations. Similarly, a versatile nitrile was applied for more everyday duty. Likewise, some Nissan Pathfinder versions in recent years have had a small flange or latex-coated bore to hold its Differential Seal against minor flaws in the housing. Regardless of the formulation chosen, all Pathfinder Differential Seals should be driven flush and roughly one-sixteenth inch past the bracket to provide the optimal retention. The Differential Seal of a worn differential will leak oil drops near the wheel. According to the manufacturer's recommendations pertaining to service, checks must be carried out every 3,000 miles to help owners avoid more significant damage to the drivetrain.

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Nissan Pathfinder Differential Seal Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Oil Seal
38189-21G16
Q: How to replace the differential seal and perform related tasks on a Nissan Pathfinder's differential assembly?
A:
First loosen the wheel lug nuts then raise the front or rear section of the vehicle by using jackstands to secure it as you block the wheels that remain on the ground. Detach the driveshaft from the differential companion flange by disconnecting it first then secure it elsewhere. A flange holding tool together with a chain wrench provide two possible methods to secure the companion flange when loosening the self-locking pinion nut. Move the pinion nut while you remove the flange with a two-jaw puller but avoid hitting behind the flange with any implements. Apply wheel bearing grease inside the new seal before installing it evenly using a seal installation tool or large socket until it reaches a squared and full depth position. The pinion flange should be installed while tightening the pinion nut until the flange sets correctly without using hammering techniques. Apply RTV sealant into the center flange splines as a sealing layer of oil before installing and torquing to specification the pinion nut. Connect the driveshaft to its position on the pinion flange while following the specified torque requirements.

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