2018 Nissan Maxima Steering Parts

Engine:
3.5L V6

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.

Knuckle

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN 698095
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Left
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DORMAN 698094
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Right
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This table covers the steering knuckles that carry the hub, caliper and ball joints.

Power Steering Fluid

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
EDELMANN Popular 70694
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Quart
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LUBEGARD 23201
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
1 QuartSynthetic Power Steering Fluid
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LUBEGARD 23205
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
5 GallonSynthetic Power Steering Fluid
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LUBEGARD 23232
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Synthetic Power Steering Fluid1 Quart
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LUBEGARD 23255
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
55 GallonSynthetic Power Steering Fluid
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VALVOLINE 860343
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
VPS Power Steering Fluid1 Quart
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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.

Power Steering Pump

New

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MAVAL 99501MN
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
New Power Steering Pump
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Remanufactured

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MAVAL 99501M
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Remanufactured Power Steering PumpIncludes Reservoir
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TERREPOWER 9800130E
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Remanufacturedwith Reservoir
Fitment notes — TERREPOWER 9800130E
Remanufacturedwith Reservoir
Bleed air from system and use E-PSF (Nissan) fluid or equivalent
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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.

Power Steering Pump Seal Kit

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN 926130
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
OE FIX
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This table covers the Power Steering Pump Seal kits.

Power Steering Return Hose

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SUNSONG 3404647
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
From Gear
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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.

Rack and Pinion

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MAVAL 93428M
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Remanufactured Rack and Pinion Assembly
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TERREPOWER 3100252
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Remanufactured
Fitment notes — TERREPOWER 3100252
Remanufactured
Power SteeringHydraulic
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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.

Rack and Pinion Bellow

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BECK/ARNLEY 1033121
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
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This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack.

Steering Wheel Position Sensor

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SWS72
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Angle Sensor
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WELLS 5S15611
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Angle Sensor
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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.

Tie Rod End

Daily Driver

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DELPHI Popular TA6335
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Left Outer
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MEVOTECH Popular MS30668
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
SupremeGreaseable
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH MS30668
SupremeGreaseableHardware Included
Front Left Outer
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MOOG Popular ES801196
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Right Outer
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555 SRN600
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Sankei 555
Fitment notes — 555 SRN600
Sankei 555
Front Inner
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ACDELCO 45A1253
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Gold
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 45A1253
Gold
Front Left Outer
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ACDELCO 45A1276
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Gold
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 45A1276
Gold
Front Right Outer
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ACKOJA A389634
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Outerwith OE No. D85203TA0A
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DELPHI TA5459
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Inner
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DELPHI TA6334
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Right Outer
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MEVOTECH MS30737
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
SupremeIncludes Jam Nut
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH MS30737
SupremeIncludes Jam Nut
Front Inner
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MEVOTECH MS30667
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
SupremeGreaseable
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH MS30667
SupremeGreaseableHardware Included
Front Right Outer
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MOOG ES801197
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Left Outer
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MOOG EV801066
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Design Allows Easier Installation
Fitment notes — MOOG EV801066
Design Allows Easier Installation
Front Inner
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SUSPENSIA X36TR3028
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Inner
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SUSPENSIA X36TE3026
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Right OuterBody code A36
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SUSPENSIA X36TE3027
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Left OuterBody code A36
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TRW JTE1941
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Right OuterPlatinum
Fitment notes — TRW JTE1941
Right OuterPlatinumS ModelSL ModelSR ModelSV Model
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TRW JAR851
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
InnerPlatinum or S Model or SL Model or SR Model or SV Model
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Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FVP Popular TO69061
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Left Outer
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SKP Popular SES801197
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Left Outer
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SKP Popular SES801196
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Right Outer
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BECK/ARNLEY 1018129
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Inner
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BECK/ARNLEY 1017892
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Left Outer
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BECK/ARNLEY 1017893
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Right Outer
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BECK/ARNLEY 1018554
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Tie Rod End & Boot Kit
Fitment notes — BECK/ARNLEY 1018554
Tie Rod End & Boot Kit
Inner
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DORMAN 543634
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Inner
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DORMAN 544356
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Right Outer
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DORMAN 544355
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Left Outer
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FVP TI70200
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Inner
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FVP TO69062
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Right Outer
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MEVOTECH GS30737
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Original Grade
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH GS30737
Original Grade
Front Inner
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MEVOTECH GS30667
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Original Grade
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH GS30667
Original Grade
Front Right Outer
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MEVOTECH GS30668
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Original Grade
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH GS30668
Original Grade
Front Left Outer
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QUICK STEER ES801196
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Right Outer
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QUICK STEER ES801197
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Left Outer
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QUICK STEER EV801066
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Inner
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SKP SEV801066
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Inner
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ULTRA-POWER EV801066
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Inner
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MEVOTECH TXMS30667
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Terrain ToughTTX
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH TXMS30667
Terrain ToughTTXGreasable
Front Right Outer
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MEVOTECH TXMS30668
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Terrain ToughTTX
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH TXMS30668
Terrain ToughTTXGreasable
Front Left Outer
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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.

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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