Removal And Installation Of Rear Oil Seal: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove old liquid gasket material from mating surface of cylinder block and oil pan using a suitable scraper.
- Install the rear oil seal retainer using Tool (A).CAUTION:
Do not reuse rear oil seal retainer.
Tool number (A) : - (J-47128) - Loosen the wing nut (B) on the end of the Tool (A).
- Insert the arbor (D) into the crankshaft pilot hole until the outer lip (C) of the Tool (A) covers the edge of the crankshaft sealing surface.
- Tighten the wing nut (B) to secure the Tool (A) to the crankshaft.
- Apply sealant to rear oil seal retainer as shown in illustration.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
CAUTION:- Installation should be done within 5 minutes after applying liquid gasket.
- Do not fill the engine with engine oil for at least 30 minutes after the components are installed to allow the liquid gasket to cure.
- Lubricate the sealing surface of the new rear main seal with new engine oil.
- Slide the new rear main seal (1) over the Tool (A) and onto the crankshaft.
- Loosen the wing nut and push the threaded rod into the handle to remove the Tool (A).
- Tighten the rear oil seal retainer bolts to specification.
Rear oil seal retainer bolts : 8.8 N.m (0.9 kg-m, 78 in-lb)
- Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.CAUTION:
- When replacing an engine or transaxle you must make sure the dowels are installed correctly during re-assembly.
- Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of drivetrain components.