How to Replace Oil Filter Housing Gasket.
 

...What are the steps to remove the Oil filter Housing Gasket?.
Thanks!

Are you talking about the Oil Cooler? It is the housing for which the oil filter itself is physically attached to. If so then you have to remove the very bolt/shaft in which the actual oil filter screws onto. But before you can do that, you have to drain the oil and the coolant also since it is anti-freeze that cools the oil in the oil cooler unit.

That is exactly what i need to remove to get to the gasket.. Can you or someone kindly tell me the steps??.

Thanks! again!

What size of socket do i need for that?

Thanks!

Nice attitude, your NY brethren are not impressed with you reinforcing stereotypes about residents of said state.

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http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...oler-base.html

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Removal and Installation
REMOVAL

1. Drain the engine oil.
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Remove the oil filter.
4. Remove the wheel and tire.
5. Remove the splash shield using power tool.
6. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the oil cooler.

CAUTION: Do not spill coolant on the drive belt.

1. Remove the oil cooler from the upper oil pan.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Oil Cooler
Check the oil cooler for cracks. Check the oil cooler for clogging by blowing through the engine coolant inlet. If necessary, replace the oil cooler.

Relief Valve
Inspect the relief valve for movement, cracks, and breaks by pushing the ball. If replacement is necessary, remove the relief valve by prying it out with a suitable tool. Install a new relief valve by tapping it into place with a suitable tool.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.


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• When installing the oil cooler, align the oil cooler stopper slot with the oil cooler stopper on the oil pan.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Start the engine and while it is running check for any oil or coolant leaks.

^^^ Probably a lil too technical for the boy. But maybe next time he wont cross-thread or over tighten the oil filter again.

To the OP best of luck fixing your issue. I LOL'd when you asked for the bolt size. LOL'd even harder when you came back *** hurt when you got flamed for it. Bring your flame retardant suit when you cant look at a bolt and grab a few sockets to see which one fits. Cant wait for the next LOL. :Popcorn:

the oil cooler requires a 3/4 socket.

the job can be done in less than a hour

do not use ramps

lift the passenger side of the car. use jack stands if available on both sides. remove passenger wheel. drain oil. drain coolant. remove oil filter. remove oil cooler nut. remove entire oil cooler. use a pick or flat head screw driver to get the old gasket out. install new part and reverse the steps. you'll need about 1 and a half bottles of 50/50 anti freeze to put back into the car a reserve bottle. 5 quarts of oil and filter

enjoy a oil free parking spot. no more drippy drippy

^^^easiest way to do it in my opinion. I access the area like that every time i change the oil. Once you get the wheel and splash guard off, its nice and open.

oil filter housing
 

Hi,
I am the tech manager at FRAM Filters. Here is the TSB for this and instructions


Classification: EM05-007
Reference: NTB06-029
Date: March 30, 2006
VQ30 AND VQ35; ENGINE OIL COOLER GASKET AVAILABLE
APPLIED VEHICLE(S):
2004-2006 Quest (V42),
2000-2003 Maxima (A33)
2004-2006 Maxima (A34)
2003-2006 Murano (Z50)
2002-2006 Altima (L31) with VQ35 engine ONLY

IF YOU CONFIRM
Engine oil has accumulated on the engine block below the engine oil cooler area.
ACTION
http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PR...1998/121659236
Inspect the engine oil filter, engine oil cooler, and the oil cooler gasket using Fluorescent Oil Dye J-28431-6 and Black Light from the A/C Leak Detection Kit J43926 to determine which component is leaking.
Additional dye and lights can be ordered from TECH-MATE.
^If the oil is leaking from the oil filter or engine oil cooler housing, this bulletin does not apply.
^If the oil is leaking from the oil cooler rubber gasket, replace the rubber gasket.
Note: Do not replace the complete engine oil cooler assembly.

See the respective ESM and section for replacement of the gasket.
http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PR...1998/121881999
OIL COOLER

http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PR...3552/105638152

Removal and Installation
REMOVAL

1. Drain the engine oil.
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Remove the oil filter.
4. Remove the wheel and tire.
5. Remove the splash shield using power tool.
6. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the oil cooler.

CAUTION: Do not spill coolant on the drive belt.

1. Remove the oil cooler from the upper oil pan.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Oil Cooler
Check the oil cooler for cracks. Check the oil cooler for clogging by blowing through the engine coolant inlet. If necessary, replace the oil cooler.

Relief Valve
Inspect the relief valve for movement, cracks, and breaks by pushing the ball. If replacement is necessary, remove the relief valve by prying it out with a suitable tool. Install a new relief valve by tapping it into place with a suitable tool.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PR...3552/105638153

• When installing the oil cooler, align the oil cooler stopper slot with the oil cooler stopper on the oil pan.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Start the engine and while it is running check for any oil or coolant leaks.

Please let me know if you need any further help. Good luck in your repair!

But it doesn't tell me what size socket or wrench to use

I don't mean to offend you but you will not find any OE instructions that tell you what size the sockets and wrenches are. They are assuming you have a tool set. Many DIY types will write up how to's explaining what size wrenches you need, the OE instructions are written for a technician. I believe the filter spud is 19mm. You should have a good basic set of tools from Sears or Costco before attemping this type of repair. Good luck.

HAHAHA......very well put...my sentiments precisely.....

Just sayin.....
 

Not trying to flame the original poster. As a mechanic who owns a shop, I have alot of respect for those who can do it themselves and actually teach themselves how to do it. That said, this job is simple yet ripe for disaster (oil and coolant leaks). It would cost less to have a professional do this job than it would to buy tools, however, teach a man to fish and he eats forever, hand him a fish and he is hungry tomorrow.

thnak you guys for all the input and help. wow you guys know your stuff. This forum has made me a nissan mechanic lol.

thread revival....any one have the exact part number for the oil cooler gaskets? thanks!

21304-JA11A

thanks akiriyama!

edit.....21304-JA11A replaced the B1304-43U00 part.