How do you replace the crankshaft pulley, timing belt, and front oil seal on Nissan Maxima with SOHC engine?

Remove the crankshaft pulley, timing belt covers, and timing belt. Carefully remove the crankshaft sprocket using a prybar or two screwdrivers, taking care not to damage the oil pump body. If the sprocket cannot be pried off, drill and tap two holes into its face and use a bolt-type puller to remove it from the crankshaft, ensuring not to reuse a drilled sprocket. Remove the inner timing belt guide, noting the outward-facing side, and carefully pry the oil seal out with a screwdriver, avoiding any scratches or nicks on the crankshaft. Before installation, apply a thin coat of multi-purpose grease to the inside of the seal. Fabricate a seal installation tool using a short length of pipe slightly smaller than the seal's outside diameter, ensuring the end is free of sharp edges. A long bolt matching the crankshaft pulley bolt thread pitch and a large washer slightly larger than the pipe will also be needed. Press the oil seal into position using the installation tool, tightening the bolt until the seal is bottomed in the housing without turning it further to avoid damage. Install the inner timing belt guide onto the crankshaft nose, ensuring the Woodruff key is in place. Apply a thin coat of assembly lube to the inside of the timing belt sprocket and slide it onto the crankshaft. Finally, reinstall the remaining components in reverse order of removal, tightening all bolts to the specified torque.

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Nissan Maxima Seal-Oil,Crankshaft Front
Part Number: 13510-7Y000
$21.11 MSRP: $29.82
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- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2014 Nissan Maxima | LE, Premium, S, SE, SL, Sport, SR, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Retainer Assy-Oil Seal,Rear
Part Number: 12296-JA10A
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- Other Name: Rear Main Seal, Rear Main Seal Retainer
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2014 Nissan Maxima | LE, Premium, S, Sport, SR, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Seal-Oil,Crankshaft Front
Part Number: 13510-88G00
$10.10 MSRP: $13.47
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Front Crank Seal
- Manufacturer Note: NOK
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 13510-18V10, 13510-V5000, 13510-16A00, 13510-D0100, 13510-88G10
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1994 Nissan Maxima | DX, GXE, SE, SL/GL | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Seal-Oil,Crankshaft Front
Part Number: 13510-9HP0A
$15.79 MSRP: $21.05
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Product Specifications
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2023 Nissan Maxima | 40th Anniversary Edition, Platinum, Platinum Reserve, S, SL, SR, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
- 2014 Nissan Maxima | LE, Premium, S, SR, SV, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Retainer Assy-Oil Seal,Rear
Part Number: 12296-31U20
$49.30 MSRP: $69.63
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rear Main Seal Retainer
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 12296-31U15, 12296-31U00, 12296-31U01, 12296-31U10, 12296-31U11
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2008 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, GXEL, SE, SEL, SES, SL | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ30DE, VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Seal-Oil,Crankshaft Front
Part Number: 13510-31U00
$13.10 MSRP: $18.50
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Product Specifications
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 13510-31U10
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2003 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, GXEL, SE, SEL, SES | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ30DE, VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima RETAINER-Oil
Part Number: 12297-F6500
$37.34 MSRP: $49.78
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Retainer-Oil Seal,Rear; Rear Main Seal, Rear Main Seal Retainer
- Replaces: 12296-V5000, 12297-V5000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1994 Nissan Maxima | DX, GXE, SE, SL/GL | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VE30DE, VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Retainer Assy-Oil Seal,Rear
Part Number: 12296-9HP0A
$41.88 MSRP: $55.83
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rear Main Seal, Rear Main Seal Retainer
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2021 Nissan Maxima | 40th Anniversary Edition, Platinum, Platinum Reserve, S, SL, SR, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Oil Seal-Crank
Part Number: 12279-D0100
$33.02 MSRP: $48.72
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal-Oil,CRANKSHAFT Rear
- Replaced by: 12279-AD205
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1990 Nissan Maxima | DX, GXE, SE, SL/GL | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Seal-Oil,CRANKSHAFT Rear
Part Number: 12279-18V00
$33.02 MSRP: $48.72
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- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 12279-AD205
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1994 Nissan Maxima | GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VE30DE, VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Seal-Oil,CRANKSHAFT Rear
Part Number: 12279-30P00
$34.73 MSRP: $48.72
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Product Specifications
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 12279-AD205
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1994 Nissan Maxima | GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VE30DE, VG30E
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Nissan Maxima RETAINER Assembly-Oil Seal, Rear
Part Number: 12296-31U10
$49.30 MSRP: $69.63
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Retainer Assy-Oil Seal,Rear
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 12296-31U20
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2002 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, GXEL, SE, SES | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VQ30DE
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Nissan Maxima Retainer Assy-Oil Seal,Rear
Part Number: 12296-31U11
$49.30 MSRP: $69.63
You Save: $20.33 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 12296-31U20
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2003 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, GXEL, SE, SEL, SES | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ30DE, VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima RETAINER Oil Sl
Part Number: 12297-V5000
$37.34 MSRP: $49.78
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Retainer-Oil Seal,Rear
- Replaced by: 12297-F6500
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1987 Nissan Maxima | DX, SE, SL/GL | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Seal-Oil,CRANKSHAFT Rear
Part Number: 12279-53J10
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Product Specifications
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 12279-1N510
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Nissan Maxima | GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VE30DE, VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Retainer Assy-Oil Seal,Rear
Part Number: 12296-31U00
$49.30 MSRP: $69.63
You Save: $20.33 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: NOK
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 12296-31U20
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VQ30DE
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Nissan Maxima Retainer Assy-Oil Seal,Rear
Part Number: 12296-31U01
$49.30 MSRP: $69.63
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: NDK
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 12296-31U20
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VQ30DE

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Q: How do you replace the crankshaft pulley, timing belt, and front oil seal on Nissan Maxima with SOHC engine?
A: Remove the crankshaft pulley, Timing Belt covers, and timing belt. Carefully remove the crankshaft sprocket using a prybar or two screwdrivers, taking care not to damage the oil pump body. If the sprocket cannot be pried off, drill and tap two holes into its face and use a bolt-type puller to remove it from the crankshaft, ensuring not to reuse a drilled sprocket. Remove the inner timing belt guide, noting the outward-facing side, and carefully pry the oil seal out with a screwdriver, avoiding any scratches or nicks on the crankshaft. Before installation, apply a thin coat of multi-purpose grease to the inside of the seal. Fabricate a seal installation tool using a short length of pipe slightly smaller than the seal's outside diameter, ensuring the end is free of sharp edges. A long bolt matching the crankshaft pulley bolt thread pitch and a large washer slightly larger than the pipe will also be needed. Press the oil seal into position using the installation tool, tightening the bolt until the seal is bottomed in the housing without turning it further to avoid damage. Install the inner timing belt guide onto the crankshaft nose, ensuring the Woodruff key is in place. Apply a thin coat of assembly lube to the inside of the timing belt sprocket and slide it onto the crankshaft. Finally, reinstall the remaining components in reverse order of removal, tightening all bolts to the specified torque.