2021 Nissan Maxima Engine Parts

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. 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

4 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, from KING ENGINE BEARINGS and TOPLINE.

In the High Performance grade, KING ENGINE BEARINGS supplies 2 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR6775XP.

The Standard Replacement section lists 2 options from KING ENGINE BEARINGS and TOPLINE — built to original-equipment specification. KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR6775CP is listed in this group.

Part numbers include KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR6775XP, KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR6775XPX and KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR6775CP, among others listed above.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

3 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, from AJUSA, MAHLE / CLEVITE and TOPLINE.

Part numbers include AJUSA 54270200, MAHLE / CLEVITE CS54587 and TOPLINE CBSD34.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. 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

5 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 2 brands — KING ENGINE BEARINGS and TOPLINE. The "Popular" part is TOPLINE TWD34.

The High Performance section: 2 options from KING ENGINE BEARINGS. KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB4058XPX is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from TOPLINE and KING ENGINE BEARINGS. A representative part number is TOPLINE TWD34.

Part numbers include TOPLINE TWD34, KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB4058XPX and KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB4058XP, among others listed above.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. 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 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 2 brands — AJUSA and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

This group includes AJUSA 15092900, AJUSA 71008800 and MAHLE / CLEVITE 67764.

This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block. Read more

3 Cylinder Head Bolt parts are listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, from AJUSA, MAHLE / CLEVITE and TOPLINE.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 81047800, MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33612 and TOPLINE HBD34.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. 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

6 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, from APEX, AJUSA and MAHLE / CLEVITE. APEX AHG562L carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes APEX AHG562L, APEX AHG562R and AJUSA 10181300 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

3 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, from AJUSA, MAHLE / CLEVITE and TOPLINE.

This group includes AJUSA 52662300, MAHLE / CLEVITE HS54587B and TOPLINE HSD41A.

This table covers the Engine covers. Read more

5 Engine Cover parts are listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, from TECHPRO and VARIOUS MFR. TECHPRO NI1228159 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include TECHPRO NI1228159, TECHPRO NI1228160 and TECHPRO NI1228164, among others listed above.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

2 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, from AJUSA and TOPLINE.

This group includes AJUSA 50590200 and TOPLINE CGSD41A.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

2 Exhaust Valve parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 2 brands — SBI and TOPLINE.

This group includes SBI 13221 and TOPLINE EVD41HRL.

This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine. Read more

One part is listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima — DAYCO PB1682N.

This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. 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

3 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, from AJUSA, BECK/ARNLEY and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Part numbers include AJUSA 13261900, BECK/ARNLEY 0376177 and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS19450.

This table covers the Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve solenoids. Typical signs include a harsh or missing shift, or a code for this solenoid circuit. Check resistance and the connector before dropping the pan for a solenoid. Read more

2 Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve / Solenoid parts are listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, from DORMAN and ULTRA-POWER.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 911506, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Intake Plenum. 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 Intake Plenum Gasket parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 2 brands — AJUSA and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Part numbers include AJUSA 01291300 and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS19419.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

This group shows a single part: TOPLINE IVD41HRL.

This table covers the mounts that hold the engine 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 Motor Mount parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 4 brands — SKP, ANCHOR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ANCHOR 9808.

The Economy section lists 3 options from SKP — the catalog's value-priced group. SKP SKMA4365HY is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from ANCHOR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and PIONEER. A representative part number is ANCHOR 9808.

This table covers the Motor Mount kits. Read more

This group shows a single part: ANCHOR 300313.

This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable. Read more

36 Oil parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 5 brands — VALVOLINE, LIQUI MOLY, MOBIL and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is LIQUI MOLY 22044. Full Synthetic, High Mileage (>75,000 Miles) and Racing are all represented, and Full Synthetic alone accounts for 27 parts.

This table covers the heat exchangers that cool engine oil. Typical signs include oil at the cooler fittings, or coolant that looks like a milkshake. Pressure-test both circuits after a cooler swap — a leak here mixes oil and coolant. Read more

2 Oil Cooler parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 2 brands — ACKOJA and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.

This group includes ACKOJA A38600022 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS OCK78.

This table covers the seals at the Oil Cooler. 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 Oil Cooler Seal parts are listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, from FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 71863 and MAHLE / CLEVITE B33344.

This table covers the Oil Dipstick tubes. Read more

This group shows a single part: AUTOTECNICA NI1421464.

This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

5 Oil Drain Plug parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 4 brands — DORMAN, BECK/ARNLEY, ENGINETECH and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 090038.

Part numbers include DORMAN 090038, BECK/ARNLEY 0160116 and DORMAN 090049, among others listed above.

This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. 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

5 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts are listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, from DORMAN, AJUSA, APEX and 1 other brand. DORMAN 097134 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 097134, AJUSA 01140600 and APEX ADP1904, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the caps on the oil filler neck. Read more

5 Oil Filler Cap parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 5 brands — MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, DORMAN and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD MO107.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD MO107, CALORSTAT OC2316 and DORMAN 90200, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive. Read more

20 Oil Filter parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 16 brands — VARIOUS MFR, BOSCH, WIX and 13 other brands. The "Popular" part is CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2876.

The Economy section: 7 options from VARIOUS MFR, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, BOSCH and 3 other brands. CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2876 is listed in this group.

The High Performance / Heavy Duty section lists 2 options from MOBIL and WIX — grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOBIL M1108A is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 11 parts, from BOSCH, WIX, ACDELCO and 8 other brands. A representative part number is BOSCH 3300.

This table covers the oil pans that hold the engine's oil sump. Read more

One part is listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima — SPECTRA PREMIUM NSP24C.

This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. 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

4 Oil Pan Gasket parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 3 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, AJUSA and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 59010400, MAHLE / CLEVITE OS32250 and MAHLE / CLEVITE OS32249, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Oil 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. Read more

This group shows a single part: TOPLINE OPD41M.

This table covers the Piston Pin bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

This group shows a single part: TOPLINE PBD34.

This table covers the Thrust washers. Read more

This group shows a single part: KING ENGINE BEARINGS TW271AM.

This table covers the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank. Read more

6 Timing Chain parts are listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, from MELLING, S.A. GEAR and CLOYES. MELLING 721 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: MELLING 721, S.A. GEAR RC1038 and CLOYES C721F, plus the other parts above.

This table covers kits that group a timing chain with the related tensioners and guides. Read more

5 Timing Chain & Component Kit parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 4 brands — S.A. GEAR, CLOYES, INA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is CLOYES 90730SB.

The Economy section: 2 options from S.A. GEAR. S.A. GEAR 76280S is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from CLOYES, INA and MELLING. A representative part number is CLOYES 90730SB.

This group includes CLOYES 90730SB, S.A. GEAR 76280S and S.A. GEAR 76280SW and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the guides and dampers that keep the timing chain on its path. Read more

8 Timing Chain Guide / Damper parts are listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, from S.A. GEAR, CLOYES and MELLING. S.A. GEAR 71009 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include S.A. GEAR 71009, S.A. GEAR 91147 and CLOYES 95594, among others listed above.

This table covers the tensioners that keep the timing chain taut. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or an arm that no longer damps. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage. Read more

9 Timing Chain Tensioner parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 3 brands — S.A. GEAR, CLOYES and MELLING. The "Popular" part is S.A. GEAR 9441.

This group includes S.A. GEAR 9441, S.A. GEAR 91009 and CLOYES 95441 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Timing Cover. 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

3 Timing Cover Gasket parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from MAHLE / CLEVITE.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE B33343, MAHLE / CLEVITE B33342 and MAHLE / CLEVITE JV5276.

This table covers the seals at the Timing Cover. 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 Timing Cover Seal parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 2 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE and SKF.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE 67689 and SKF 18857.

This table covers the crankshaft sprockets that drive the timing chain or belt. Read more

3 Timing Crank Sprocket parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 3 brands — CLOYES, MELLING and S.A. GEAR.

Listed part numbers: CLOYES S947 and MELLING S1221, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Torque Strut mounts. 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

5 Torque Strut Mount parts are listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, from ANCHOR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and SKP. SKP SKM9747 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from SKP. A representative part number is SKP SKM9747.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from ANCHOR and DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL. ANCHOR 9747 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include SKP SKM9747, ANCHOR 9747 and ANCHOR 9551, among others listed above.

This table covers the Valve covers. Read more

5 Valve Cover parts are listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, from APEX, DORMAN and ACKOJA. APEX VCS528R carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes APEX VCS528R, ACKOJA A380699 and APEX VCS528L and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the valve cover to the cylinder head. 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

8 Valve Cover Gasket parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 5 brands — APEX, AJUSA, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX AVC562.

Listed part numbers: APEX AVC562, FEL-PRO VS50770R and AJUSA 56041300, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the pressed-in bronze and cast-iron guides that align valve stems. Typical signs include oil smoke on startup, a guide that has gone oval, or a valve that no longer seats quietly. Guides are a machine-shop fit. Confirm stem diameter in the notes before ordering. Read more

5 Valve Guide parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 3 brands — SBI, QUALCAST and TOPLINE. The "Popular" part is SBI 1408217.

Listed part numbers: SBI 1408217, QUALCAST 308217 and QUALCAST 308190, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the keepers that lock each valve-spring retainer to the stem. Read more

3 Valve Spring Retainer Keeper parts are listed for the 2021 Nissan Maxima, from MELLING, QUALCAST and SBI.

Listed part numbers: MELLING VL730, QUALCAST 345012 and SBI 1211064.

This table covers the seals on each valve stem that control oil into the guides. 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

5 Valve Stem Seal parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 5 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, QUALCAST and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO SS72821.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO SS72821, MAHLE / CLEVITE SS45601A and QUALCAST 3899455, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the oil-control solenoids that command the cam phasers. Typical signs include a door or range that will not move, or a click with no motion. Confirm the command signal before replacing the actuator — a failed module looks the same. Read more

9 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid / Actuator parts for the 2021 Nissan Maxima come from 7 brands — HOLSTEIN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DORMAN and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is ASTEMO / HITACHI VTS0016.

The Economy section: 5 options from HOLSTEIN, DORMAN, GATES and 1 other brand. DORMAN 916725 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ASTEMO / HITACHI and CLOYES. A representative part number is ASTEMO / HITACHI VTS0016.

This group includes ASTEMO / HITACHI VTS0016, DORMAN 916725 and GATES VVS247 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the cam phaser sprockets used by the variable-valve-timing system. Read more

This group shows a single part: ACKOJA A380600.