Oil cooler gasket replacement and torque specs needed

2005 NISSAN XTERRA
115,000 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SZALKUSKT
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I have a leak from the oil cooler gasket. I believe it is an orange o-ring. I plan to buy a new one from the dealer. I was wondering if anyone has the procedure steps? I am most concerned with the torque value of the large nut/shaft assembly to tighten the oil cooler to the engine. I would like to know the torque for that. Along with the torque, any additional help would be nice. Maintenance steps and exploded parts view would help from a Nissan mechanic. Thanks
Nov 30, 2019 at 5:37 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

I've attached step-by-step picture instructions below including torque specs you requested.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Nov 30, 2019 at 6:45 PM
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SZALKUSKT
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Danny,

Thanks for the information. I used your provided images and it helped a lot. I changed out the gasket after buying it from the local Nissan dealer for around $9.00. I cleaned the area very well with brake clean and did not have to disconnect any coolant lines. No more leaks from that area. I also drained the oil before removal and did an oil change for the entire engine.
Thanks again
Dec 14, 2019 at 10:24 PM
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DANNY L
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You're welcome !
Glad to hear no more leaks. Please feel free to use us again in the future. Happy Holidays.

Danny
Dec 14, 2019 at 10:41 PM