My girlfriend has a 2009 nissan Rogue that is fwd. The seal on the cvt trans where the axle goes in is leaking slightly on both sides. Id like to order new ones but I can't figure out what to get on rock auto. There is one that says axle shaft seal SKF 14473A but no picture and no info on FWD or AWD which makes me worried it won't be right. Can anyone tell me if that is the proper part or let me know what is? I need to finish the whole project in a weekend so I need the right part.
While I'm here is there anything on these things I should be worried about? so far we have about 93k on the clock. How long on average before these things usually need a timing belt/chain? Right now the axle seals on the transmission are leaking, the axle boots are torn, the tie rod boots are tearing and the strut mount is shot causing a clunking noise. Thinking ill just get the entire strut,spring and mount assembly as I won't need to get a spring tool and its quicker then everything is new and set for another 100k miles hopefully.
Anyway thanks in advance for any advice I can get.
Part number for axle seal?
Re: Part number for axle seal?
Googling that part # napa says axle seal rear. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NOS14473A
Here is all 3 at napa.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/search?te ... orm-newveh
Here is all 3 at napa.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/search?te ... orm-newveh
Re: Part number for axle seal?
Skip the aftermarket parts. I've tried so many and nothing fits. I tried Autozone, NAPA and Amazon with no success.
The part # is 38342-8E000 from Nissan dealership. Order online and pickup at your local Nissan dealer.
Get a seal puller as the seal is hard to get out and using a screw driver may damage the soft metal surface. When you put in the new one, get a deep socket around 10mm and tap around evenly. Do not use a large socket as it can damage your new seal. I did mine 3x to get it right. First time install was still leaking (probably not tapped all the way or dirt got in between). It's one-time use, once you pull it out, it's damaged - you need to replace with a brand new one. The second time, I got a seal driver set and use it to hammer the seal in, I damaged it because of the force of tapping. The final attempt was using a deep socket around 10mm and just tap lightly around it and evenly. Patience is the key. Do not man-handle this seal. It's too delicate. Also make sure the hole inside is clean and your part is dipped in CVT fluid prior to installing. You want a perfect seal.
The driver side seems easier than the passenger side (longer axle). My driver side never leak - only the passenger side. I probably damaged the passenger seal when I replaced the CV axles. Be careful when placing back the CV axles as to not damage the seal. Passenger side seal location is very tight. It's hard to swing a regular hammer to tap the seal in. Find something small to use as a hammer.
The part # is 38342-8E000 from Nissan dealership. Order online and pickup at your local Nissan dealer.
Get a seal puller as the seal is hard to get out and using a screw driver may damage the soft metal surface. When you put in the new one, get a deep socket around 10mm and tap around evenly. Do not use a large socket as it can damage your new seal. I did mine 3x to get it right. First time install was still leaking (probably not tapped all the way or dirt got in between). It's one-time use, once you pull it out, it's damaged - you need to replace with a brand new one. The second time, I got a seal driver set and use it to hammer the seal in, I damaged it because of the force of tapping. The final attempt was using a deep socket around 10mm and just tap lightly around it and evenly. Patience is the key. Do not man-handle this seal. It's too delicate. Also make sure the hole inside is clean and your part is dipped in CVT fluid prior to installing. You want a perfect seal.
The driver side seems easier than the passenger side (longer axle). My driver side never leak - only the passenger side. I probably damaged the passenger seal when I replaced the CV axles. Be careful when placing back the CV axles as to not damage the seal. Passenger side seal location is very tight. It's hard to swing a regular hammer to tap the seal in. Find something small to use as a hammer.
Re: Part number for axle seal?
Also, replace the CV axles while you're at it. For FWD trim, I used the following parts from Advance Auto:
Part No NCV53912
Part No NCV53911
Dab some 3M silicon paste to hold the C-Clip and around the thread going to the transmission. Line it up slowly to not damage your axle seals.
Good luck!
Part No NCV53912
Part No NCV53911
Dab some 3M silicon paste to hold the C-Clip and around the thread going to the transmission. Line it up slowly to not damage your axle seals.
Good luck!
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Re: Part number for axle seal?
You know I haven’t had the pleasure of replacing one of these seals.....yet. In reading what kots1 says I agree, get it at your local Nissan dealer. I do have one observation, some seals are now made of Teflon, instead of the old style rubber with the little spring. If this seal is a Teflon seal then there is a special procedure for installation.
First you need to wipe the surface of the shaft that the lip of the seal rests against with alcohol, plain old dollar store rubbing alchol will work. Clean that surface throughly. Do not lubricate the seal or shaft with any type of fluid, install the seal dry and perfectly clean. Be extremely careful that you do not nick the lip of the seal during installation, if you have to, use a piece of tape over any sharp edge, depending on how it goes together, obviously you can’t leave a piece of tape in the transmission. Once it is fully seated do not turn the shaft (in this case axle) for a period of about 4 hours. This allows the seal to “set”.
Of course if you look at the seal and it has that little spring around the lip all those instructions are out the window. Those kind do need to be lubed with whatever fluid it will be sealing.
First you need to wipe the surface of the shaft that the lip of the seal rests against with alcohol, plain old dollar store rubbing alchol will work. Clean that surface throughly. Do not lubricate the seal or shaft with any type of fluid, install the seal dry and perfectly clean. Be extremely careful that you do not nick the lip of the seal during installation, if you have to, use a piece of tape over any sharp edge, depending on how it goes together, obviously you can’t leave a piece of tape in the transmission. Once it is fully seated do not turn the shaft (in this case axle) for a period of about 4 hours. This allows the seal to “set”.
Of course if you look at the seal and it has that little spring around the lip all those instructions are out the window. Those kind do need to be lubed with whatever fluid it will be sealing.
Re: Part number for axle seal?
That's good info @Rogue Jarhead. I can confirm that for 1st gen Rogue, the seal is the rubber/copper type with inner spring. The inner spring got dislodge on my second attempt using a seal driver and too much force with tapping. It's very delicate so use caution.
The tip on cleaning the surface thoroughly also applies here. Rubbing alcohol is fine as it evaporates fast. I used brake cleaner spray but dollar store rubbing alcohol may be safer and less harsh to any rubber parts around/inside.
The tip on cleaning the surface thoroughly also applies here. Rubbing alcohol is fine as it evaporates fast. I used brake cleaner spray but dollar store rubbing alcohol may be safer and less harsh to any rubber parts around/inside.