Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Apply new engine oil to both the oil seal lip and dust seal lip of the new front oil seal.
Install the front oil seal.
- Install the front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Correct Installation Position Of Oil Seal Lip And Dust Seal Lip
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Press-fit until the height of the front oil seal is level with the mounting surface using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
- Do not damage front timing chain case and crankshaft.
- Press-fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting oil seal.
Fig 2: Using Suitable Tool, Press-Fit Until Height Of Front Oil Seal Is Level With Mounting Surface
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.