FRONT OIL SEAL: Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Infiniti FX50. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the following parts:
- Engine undercover with power tool.
- Drive belts: Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Cooling fan assembly: Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Front cross bar: Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
Remove crankshaft pulley as per the following:
1. Remove rear plate cover. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
2. Set the ring gear stopper [SST: KV10119200 (J-49277)] (A) as shown in the figure below.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Ring Gear Stopper
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3. Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt, and then pull crankshaft pulley with both hands to remove it.
  CAUTION: Never remove crankshaft pulley bolt. Keep loosened crankshaft pulley bolt in place to protect removed crankshaft pulley from dropping.
Remove front oil seal using a suitable tool.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage front cover and crankshaft.

Fig 2: Removing Front Oil Seal Using Suitable Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.