2012 Nissan Pathfinder Drivetrain Parts

This table covers the Axle Shaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

6 Axle Shaft Bearing parts for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder come from 4 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA, DANA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WRB228. Every part fits both the 4.0L V6 and the 5.6L V8.

The Economy section lists 2 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WRB228 is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, BCA, DANA and NATIONAL supply 4 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is DANA 566063.

Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS WRB228, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WRS268 and DANA 566063, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Axle Shaft Lock / Snap rings. Read more

This group shows a single part: DANA 2002390.

This table covers the Axle Shaft Pilot bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

This group shows a single part: DANA 566131.

This table covers the seals where an axle shaft exits the housing. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

10 Axle Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, from NATIONAL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, TIMKEN and 1 other brand. NATIONAL 710922 carries the "Popular" badge. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes. Read more

14 CV Axle parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, from TRAKMOTIVE, GSP, TOP NOTCH and 2 other brands. GSP NCV53127 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Specialty - For Lifted Vehicles section lists 1 option from TRAKMOTIVE — grouped under the catalog's "Specialty - For Lifted Vehicles" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. TRAKMOTIVE NI8229XTT is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from GSP, TRAKMOTIVE, TOP NOTCH and 2 other brands. GSP NCV53127 is listed in this group.

5 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn. Read more

6 CV Joint Boot parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, from BECK/ARNLEY and MEVOTECH. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 1032505, BECK/ARNLEY 1032867 and BECK/ARNLEY 1032525 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the carriers that hold the differential gears in the axle. Read more

3 Differential Carrier parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, from USA STANDARD GEAR and DANA.

The Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from USA STANDARD GEAR — rated for severe service. USA STANDARD GEAR USA26029 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from DANA. DANA 52496 is listed in this group.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include USA STANDARD GEAR USA26029 and DANA 52496, among others listed above.

This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier. Read more

24 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA, SKF and 5 other brands. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT30208 carries the "Popular" badge. 23 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Economy: 7 parts, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS and ULTRA-POWER. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT30208.

The Standard Replacement section: 17 options from BCA, SKF, SCHAEFFLER and 3 other brands. ACDELCO A37 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Differential covers. Read more

This group shows a single part: USA STANDARD GEAR USA32334.

This table covers the Differential Cross pins. Read more

2 Differential Cross Pin parts for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder come from 2 brands — RICHMOND and USA STANDARD GEAR. Every part fits both the 4.0L V6 and the 5.6L V8.

Listed part numbers: RICHMOND CSPD44 and USA STANDARD GEAR USA33537.

This table covers the Differential Crush sleeves. Read more

3 Differential Crush Sleeve parts for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder come from 2 brands — USA STANDARD GEAR and SKF. Every part fits both the 4.0L V6 and the 5.6L V8.

Listed part numbers: SKF KRS149, USA STANDARD GEAR USA55077 and USA STANDARD GEAR USA33129.

This table covers the Differential Fill drain plugs. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder — DANA 2001762.

This table covers the Differential Lock springs. Typical signs include a sagging corner, a broken coil, or a clunk from the spring pocket. Replace springs in axle pairs and inspect the seats. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder — USA STANDARD GEAR SLSPRINGSM.

This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion. Read more

32 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder come from 8 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA, SKF and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTM88048. Economy and Standard Replacement are all represented, and Standard Replacement alone accounts for 20 parts.

This table covers the flanges that connect the driveshaft to the differential pinion. Read more

USA STANDARD GEAR supplies both parts for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Pathfinder.

Part numbers include USA STANDARD GEAR USA41187 and USA STANDARD GEAR USA41208.

This table covers the Differential Pinion nuts. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder — DANA 50366.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a grooved pinion seal surface. Read more

9 Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, from NATIONAL, BCA and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. NATIONAL 99157 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Pathfinder.

This group includes NATIONAL 99157, NATIONAL 99177 and BCA NS99157 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

18 Differential Pinion Seal parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, from NATIONAL, SKF, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and 4 other brands. NATIONAL 710920 carries the "Popular" badge. 17 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This table covers the Differential Pinion shims. Read more

2 Differential Pinion Shim parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, from MOTIVE GEAR and RICHMOND. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Pathfinder.

This group includes MOTIVE GEAR 1100 and RICHMOND 1600901.

This table covers kits that group the bearings, races and seals for a differential rebuild. Read more

16 Differential Rebuild Kit parts for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder come from 4 brands — MOTIVE GEAR, USA STANDARD GEAR, SKF and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MOTIVE GEAR RA28RHDMKT. Every part fits both the 4.0L V6 and the 5.6L V8.

The Master Kit section lists 9 options from MOTIVE GEAR, USA STANDARD GEAR, SKF and 1 other brand — grouped under the catalog's "Master Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOTIVE GEAR RA28RHDMKT is listed in this group.

In the Standard Kit grade, MOTIVE GEAR, SKF, BCA and 1 other brand supply 7 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Standard Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOTIVE GEAR RA28RHD.

This table covers the ring-and-pinion gear sets that set the axle ratio. Read more

5 Differential Ring and Pinion parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, from DANA, USA STANDARD GEAR and MOTIVE GEAR. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include DANA 20061055, DANA 20061065 and MOTIVE GEAR D205, among others listed above.

This table covers the Differential Ring Gear bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder — USA STANDARD GEAR USA33073.

This table covers the seals at the Differential. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

2 Differential Seal parts for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder come from 2 brands — NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. Every part fits both the 4.0L V6 and the 5.6L V8.

Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 711070 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS711070.

This table covers the spools that lock the differential side gears together. Read more

This group shows a single part: USA STANDARD GEAR SLNTITAN32.

This table covers the Differential washers. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder — USA STANDARD GEAR USA33531.

This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case. Read more

12 Drive Shaft parts for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder come from 5 brands — DORMAN, CARDONE, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK938209. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.

This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle. Read more

20 Gear Oil parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, from VALVOLINE, LUCAS OIL, MOBIL and 2 other brands. MOBIL 104361 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Pathfinder.

In the SAE 75W-90 grade, VALVOLINE, LUCAS OIL, MOBIL and 1 other brand supply 12 parts: grouped under the catalog's "SAE 75W-90" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOBIL 104361.

In the SAE 80W-90 grade, VALVOLINE and LUCAS OIL supply 7 parts: grouped under the catalog's "SAE 80W-90" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is VALVOLINE VV831.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the Gear Oil additives. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder — USA STANDARD GEAR USA15018.