Your transfer case output shaft is responsible for transferring power and torque from your Nissans powertrain to the rear wheels on a four-wheel drive model. If you have a four-wheel-drive Nissan, it uses a transfer case output shaft to transfer power from your front wheels to move the rear wheels, giving your Nissan four-wheel-drive.
The transfer case output shaft relies on a functioning Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal to help keep dirt, debris, and water out of the driveshaft. If water, dirt, or debris get inside the driveshaft because of a broken Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal your rear wheels can experience decreased motion, movement, and power.
The Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal on your Nissan can wear out after miles and miles of driving. Eventually, the rubber in the seal can harden and crack, allowing debris, dirt, and water to enter the transfer case. When this happens, you might experience a faint whining noise when your vehicle engages the transfer output shaft. A Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal that needs to be replaced may also cause a gear oil leak or drip near the transfer case.
Youll need a handful of special tools and some auto repair skills and DIY knowledge to exchange your vehicles Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal yourself. We recommend consulting with your closest authorized Nissan service center before getting started.
When you are ready to install your new Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal, make sure your Nissan is parked level. Jack your vehicle up, and find where the transfer case is located. Pry out the drive shaft, and catch any dripping gear oil in a drip pan. With a seal removal tool, take the bad Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal out of the case. Removing the old seal may be difficult if the rubber has become hard. With the old seal out, clean the housing and put the new Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal in, then grease up the fitting around the new seal and put the transfer case back to its original position.
Does your Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal need to be replaced? Get a new genuine Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal from Nissan Parts.
When you purchase your replacement part from Nissan Parts, you can purchase knowing your new Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal will fit. Genuine parts from Nissan Parts are custom-designed, custom-fitted, and durability tested for your vehicle, and come with a Nissan-backed 12 month/12,000 mile (whichever occurs first) limited warranty (if installed by a dealer at the time of purchase). This Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal, part 332167S11C is made to fit Nissan Xterra 2005-2015, Nissan Pathfinder 2008-2012, Nissan Titan 2004-2008, Nissan Frontier 2005-2019, and Nissan Armada 2004-2015. See the What This Fits tab for more information.
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Fits Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, Xterra