Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal: Installation

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

Remove oil liquid gasket on mating surface of cylinder block and oil pan using a scraper.
Apply liquid gasket to rear oil seal retainer using Tool as shown.
- Tool number: WS39930000 (-)
- Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
- Assembly should be completed within 5 minutes after coating.
  
  Fig 1: Applying Liquid Gasket To Rear Oil Seal Retainer
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install rear oil seal retainer to cylinder block.
- Rear oil seal retainer bolts: 8.8 N.m (0.89 kg-m, 77 in-lb)
Install the drive plate.
- Install the drive plate and reinforce plate in the direction as shown.
- Align dowel pins of crankshaft rear and drive plate with pin holes of each part.
- Secure the crankshaft using Tool.
  - Tool number: KV10117700 (J-44716)
- Tighten the drive plate bolts in one or two steps.
  - Drive plate bolts: 88 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65 ft-lb)
  Fig 2: Installing Drive Plate
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Installation of the remaining components is in reverse order of removal.