The 2018 Nissan Maxima has 58 steering parts with verified fitment on this page — 9 part types and 22 brands, covering the 3.5L V6 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The steering system on the 2018 Nissan Maxima connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. The largest groups are Tie Rod End (40 parts), Power Steering Fluid (6 parts) and Power Steering Pump (3 parts). The other 6 part types cover the remaining 9 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.5L V6 — the only engine offered in the 2018 Nissan Maxima.
The most listed brands for 2018 Nissan Maxima steering parts are MEVOTECH (8 parts), DORMAN (6 parts) and BECK/ARNLEY (5 parts), plus 19 more brands. Quality grades include Economy, Daily Driver and Premium.
7 parts on this 2018 Nissan Maxima page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including EDELMANN 70694 (Power Steering Fluid) and DELPHI TA6335 (Tie Rod End). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Knuckle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN | 698095 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 698094 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering knuckles that carry the hub, caliper and ball joints.
2 Knuckle parts for the 2018 Nissan Maxima come from DORMAN.
Part numbers include DORMAN 698095 and DORMAN 698094.
Power Steering Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Popular | 70694 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Quart | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD | 23201 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | 1 QuartSynthetic Power Steering Fluid | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD | 23205 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | 5 GallonSynthetic Power Steering Fluid | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD | 23232 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Synthetic Power Steering Fluid1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD | 23255 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | 55 GallonSynthetic Power Steering Fluid | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 860343 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | VPS Power Steering Fluid1 Quart | View on Amazon |
This table covers the fluids specified for this steering system. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable.
6 Power Steering Fluid parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Maxima, from LUBEGARD, EDELMANN and VALVOLINE. EDELMANN 70694 carries the "Popular" badge.
This group includes EDELMANN 70694, LUBEGARD 23201 and LUBEGARD 23205 and the remaining parts above.
Power Steering Pump
New
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAVAL | 99501MN | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | New Power Steering Pump | View on Amazon |
Remanufactured
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAVAL | 99501M | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Remanufactured Power Steering PumpIncludes Reservoir | View on Amazon |
| TERREPOWER | 9800130E | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Remanufacturedwith Reservoir | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Power Steering pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit.
3 Power Steering Pump parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Maxima, from MAVAL and TERREPOWER.
In the New grade, MAVAL supplies 1 part: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is MAVAL 99501MN.
In the Remanufactured grade, MAVAL and TERREPOWER supply 2 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is MAVAL 99501M.
Listed part numbers: MAVAL 99501MN, MAVAL 99501M and TERREPOWER 9800130E.
Power Steering Pump Seal Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN | 926130 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | OE FIX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Power Steering Pump Seal kits.
This group shows a single part: DORMAN 926130.
Power Steering Return Hose
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNSONG | 3404647 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | From Gear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Power Steering Return hoses. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle.
This group shows a single part: SUNSONG 3404647.
Rack and Pinion
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAVAL | 93428M | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Remanufactured Rack and Pinion Assembly | View on Amazon |
| TERREPOWER | 3100252 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering gear assemblies that turn the tie rods. Typical signs include fluid at a torn boot, a growl when you turn, or play that the inner tie rods do not explain. Flush the old power-steering fluid with the rack — grit in the old fluid is the usual cause of a repeat leak.
2 Rack and Pinion parts for the 2018 Nissan Maxima come from 2 brands — MAVAL and TERREPOWER.
Part numbers include MAVAL 93428M and TERREPOWER 3100252.
Rack and Pinion Bellow
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1033121 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack.
One part is listed for the 2018 Nissan Maxima — BECK/ARNLEY 1033121.
Steering Wheel Position Sensor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | SWS72 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Angle Sensor | View on Amazon |
| WELLS | 5S15611 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Angle Sensor | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Steering Wheel position sensors. Typical signs include a stall, a no-start, or a code for cam or crank correlation. Check the connector and the reluctor gap before replacing the sensor.
2 Steering Wheel Position Sensor parts for the 2018 Nissan Maxima come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.
This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SWS72 and WELLS 5S15611.
Tie Rod End
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELPHI Popular | TA6335 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Popular | MS30668 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeGreaseable | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular | ES801196 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| 555 | SRN600 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Sankei 555 | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | 45A1253 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | 45A1276 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| ACKOJA | A389634 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Outerwith OE No. D85203TA0A | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI | TA5459 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI | TA6334 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | MS30737 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeIncludes Jam Nut | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | MS30667 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeGreaseable | View on Amazon |
| MOOG | ES801197 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOOG | EV801066 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Design Allows Easier Installation | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X36TR3028 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X36TE3026 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right OuterBody code A36 | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X36TE3027 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left OuterBody code A36 | View on Amazon |
| TRW | JTE1941 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Right OuterPlatinum | View on Amazon |
| TRW | JAR851 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | InnerPlatinum or S Model or SL Model or SR Model or SV Model | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Popular | TO69061 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| SKP Popular | SES801197 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| SKP Popular | SES801196 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1018129 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1017892 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1017893 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1018554 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Tie Rod End & Boot Kit | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 543634 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 544356 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 544355 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| FVP | TI70200 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| FVP | TO69062 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | GS30737 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | GS30667 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | GS30668 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER | ES801196 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER | ES801197 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER | EV801066 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| SKP | SEV801066 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER | EV801066 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH | TXMS30667 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Terrain ToughTTX | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | TXMS30668 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Terrain ToughTTX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the inner and outer tie-rod ends that steer each front knuckle. Typical signs include play on center, a feathered front tire, or a boot that has split and packed with grit. Replace inner and outer ends together on a high-mileage axle, then get an alignment.
40 Tie Rod End parts are listed for the 2018 Nissan Maxima, from MEVOTECH, BECK/ARNLEY, DELPHI and 11 other brands. DELPHI TA6335 carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from Daily Driver through Premium; Economy is the most populated section, led by BECK/ARNLEY, FVP, SKP and 4 other brands.
Buying Steering Parts for a 2018 Nissan Maxima
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- Confirm you have the 3.5L V6 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Tie Rod End and Power Steering Fluid .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 2018 Nissan Maxima?
Our catalog currently lists 58 steering parts for the 2018 Nissan Maxima across 9 subcategories and 22 brands, covering the 3.5L V6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 2018 Nissan Maxima?
Common symptoms include play or looseness on center, a whine when turning, fluid weeping from rack boots, or uneven tire wear on the front axle. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2018 Nissan Maxima was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2018 Nissan Maxima?
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.5L V6 engine. Then flush old power-steering fluid when replacing a pump or rack — grit in the old fluid is the number-one cause of repeat failure. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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