38189CA000 SEAL-OIL,DRIVE PINION
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Nissan 38189CA000
| Body Style | Engine | Frame | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model | Model Year From | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 DOOR HATCHBACK | MR20DE | KNJ10 | 20S/4 | Japan | J10 | 08.2010 | View |
| Body Style | Engine | Frame | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model | Model Year From | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 DOOR WAGON | VQ35DE | PNE52 | HWS | Japan | E52 | 08.2010 | View |
| Body Style | Engine | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model | Model Year From | Model Year To | Diagram |
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| WAGON | VQ35DE | SE | General/Asia (LHD) | Z50 | 11.2004 | 12.2008 | View |
| Body Style | Engine | Market | Model | Model Year From | Model Year To | Gearbox | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONVERTIBLE | VQ35DE | USA | CZ51 | 12.2010 | 04.2014 | CVT | View |
| Body Style | Engine | Frame | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model | Model Year From | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAGON | VQ35DE | PNU31 | X/350XV | Japan | U31 | 10.2004 | View |
| Body Style | Engine | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model | Model Year From | Model Year To | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 DOOR HATCHBACK | M9R | TEKNA GRADE | Europe (RHD) | J10E | 01.2010 | 12.2013 | View |
| Engine | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model | Model Year From | Model Year To | Options | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M9R | VISIA | Europe (RHD) | JJ10E | 08.2008 | 01.2010 | SEAT TYPE:3 ROW SEATS; AREA:EUROPE A GROUP; WHEEL DRIVE:4WD | View |
| Body Style | Engine | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model | Model Year From | Model Year To | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HATCHBACK | QR25DE | SL | General/Asia (LHD) | S35 | 09.2007 | 08.2009 | View |
| Body Style | Engine | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model | Model Year From | Model Year To | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEDAN | QR25DE | UPPER | Europe (LHD) | J32R | 03.2010 | 12.2013 | View |
| Body Style | Engine | Vehicle Grade | Market | Model | Model Year From | Model Year To | Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAGON | M9R/127 | LE | Europe (LHD) | T31 | 03.2007 | 07.2010 | View |
Information
Drive Pinion Oil Seal for Rear Differential ?️
This oil seal sits where the drive pinion shaft exits the differential housing. Its job is simple but critical: keep gear oil inside the final drive while allowing the pinion to spin at high speed under load. Without a tight seal, the differential cannot stay properly lubricated.
Why This Seal Is Needed ✅
The pinion area faces constant rotation, heat cycles, and vibration. A quality seal prevents gear oil leaks that would otherwise starve the bearings and ring & pinion teeth. It also blocks dust and water from entering, which would quickly contaminate the lubricant.
How It Works ⚙️
A flexible sealing lip rides on the pinion flange surface, supported by an internal spring that maintains pressure. The outer shell locks into the differential bore, creating a firm barrier even during hard acceleration and long highway runs.
What Happens If It Fails ?
Common signs are oil seepage around the pinion, burning gear-oil smell, whining from the rear end, and eventually overheating. If ignored, low oil level can destroy bearings and gear sets—turning a small seal job into a full differential rebuild.
Compatibility
- Carnival 24 (2024-)