Discriptions
OEM Nissan Rear Main Oil Seal Retainer Assembly – 12296-31U20
Product Information
| Brand | Nissan |
| Product Name | Retainer Assembly, Oil Seal Rear |
| Part Number | 12296-31U20 |
| Product Type | Rear Main Seal Retainer |
| Position | Rear of Engine / Transmission End |
| Replaces | 12296-31U00, 12296-31U01, 12296-31U10, 12296-31U11, 12296-31U15 |
Key Features
- Designed to retain the rear crankshaft oil seal on compatible Nissan engines.
- Provides a mounting interface between the seal and engine block.
- Helps prevent oil leakage at the rear crankshaft sealing area when properly installed.
- Suitable for engine repair or seal replacement when the original part number matches.
Vehicle Compatibility
Catalog listings identify selected applications with VQ-series engines, including:
- Nissan 350Z – selected 2003–2007 VQ35DE applications
- Nissan Altima – selected 2002–2006 VQ35DE applications
- Nissan Maxima – selected 1995–2008 VQ30DE / VQ35DE applications
- Nissan Murano – selected 2003–2007 VQ35DE applications
- Nissan Pathfinder – selected 2000–2004 VQ35DE applications
- Nissan Quest – selected 2004–2010 VQ35DE applications
Compatibility note: Fitment depends on engine, model year and vehicle configuration. Confirm the VIN, engine code and original part number before ordering. This component is the seal retainer assembly; verify whether the separate rear crankshaft oil seal is included in the supplied product.
Package Contents
- 1 × Rear Main Oil Seal Retainer Assembly.
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