2012 Nissan Sentra Automatic Transmission Parts

This table covers the replacement filters for this application — the table heading and notes say which circuit. Typical signs include restricted flow — long cranking, weak airflow, or dirty fluid after a short interval. Seat the new filter so it cannot bypass, and use the grade the notes call for. Read more

5 Filter parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, from RAYBESTOS POWERTRAIN, VAICO and AUTOTECNICA. RAYBESTOS POWERTRAIN 515497 carries the "Popular" badge. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

In the Economy grade, AUTOTECNICA supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is AUTOTECNICA NI1222950K.

The Standard Replacement section lists 4 options from RAYBESTOS POWERTRAIN and VAICO — built to original-equipment specification. RAYBESTOS POWERTRAIN 515497 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include RAYBESTOS POWERTRAIN 515497, AUTOTECNICA NI1222950K and RAYBESTOS POWERTRAIN 515496, among others listed above.

This table covers the heat exchangers that cool transmission fluid. Typical signs include fluid that overheats, a leak at the cooler fittings, or milky fluid that says coolant and ATF have mixed. Flush the lines when you replace a cooler. Cross-contamination is how a small leak becomes a transmission job. Read more

8 Fluid Cooler parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, from GPD, KOYORAD, SKP and 3 other brands. SKP SKTOC103 carries the "Popular" badge. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 5 are engine-specific.

This group includes SKP SKTOC103, GPD 2611305 and GPD 2611486 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the pans that hold automatic-transmission fluid. Read more

5 Fluid Pan parts for the 2012 Nissan Sentra come from 5 brands — SKP, ACKOJA, ATP and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK265845. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.5L L4.

Part numbers include SKP SK265845, ACKOJA A380268 and ATP 103377, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Fluid Pan. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

2 Fluid Pan Gasket parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, from FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Sentra.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO TOS18755 and MAHLE / CLEVITE W32836.

This table covers the seals at the Fluid Pump. 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 Fluid Pump Seal parts for the 2012 Nissan Sentra come from 2 brands — SKF and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.5L L4.

This group includes SKF 20072A and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS20072A.

This table covers the seals at the Manual Shaft. 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

3 Manual Shaft Seal parts for the 2012 Nissan Sentra come from 3 brands — BCA, NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.5L L4.

Part numbers include BCA NS221207, NATIONAL 221207 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS221207.

This table covers the Output 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

3 Output Shaft Bearing parts for the 2012 Nissan Sentra come from 3 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and NATIONAL. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.5L L4.

The Economy section: 1 option from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT32008X is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from BCA and NATIONAL. A representative part number is BCA NB32008.

Part numbers include WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT32008X, BCA NB32008 and NATIONAL 32008.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Output Shaft seal surface. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra — BCA NS99157.

This table covers the seals at the Output Shaft. 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

4 Output Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, from SKF, BCA and SCHAEFFLER. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

This group includes BCA NS710632, SCHAEFFLER SS2622 and SKF 15709 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the seals at the Shift Shaft. 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

This group shows a single part: SCHAEFFLER SS2111.

This table covers the seals at the Torque Converter Shaft. 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 Torque Converter Shaft Seal parts for the 2012 Nissan Sentra come from 2 brands — NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.5L L4.

Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 710923 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS710923.

This table covers the automatic-transmission fluids specified for this gearbox. Typical signs include harsh or delayed shifts, fluid that smells burnt, or a shudder at light throttle. Use exactly the specification in the notes. Automatic transmissions are unforgiving of the wrong fluid. Read more

11 Transmission Fluid parts are listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra, from VALVOLINE, IDEMITSU, AISIN and 2 other brands. AISIN ATFNS2 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2012 Sentra.

The CVT section lists 8 options from VALVOLINE, IDEMITSU, AISIN and 2 other brands — grouped under the catalog's "CVT" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. AISIN ATFNS2 is listed in this group.

In the Multi-Vehicle grade, VALVOLINE supplies 3 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Multi-Vehicle" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is VALVOLINE VV3246.

This table covers the conditioners and additives used with this transmission fluid. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Nissan Sentra — LUBEGARD 67010.

This table covers the mounts that hold the transmission to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

10 Transmission Mount parts for the 2012 Nissan Sentra come from 7 brands — DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, ANCHOR, WESTAR and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SKMEM7072.

The Economy section: 2 options from SKP and FAMOUS BRAND. SKP SKMEM7072 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, ANCHOR, PIONEER and 1 other brand. A representative part number is DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A4346.

4 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.