Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip of new front oil seal.
Install front oil seal.
- Install front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Oil Seal Lip And Dust Seal Lip In Inside And Outside Engine
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Press-fit until the height of front oil seal is level with the mounting surface using suitable tool.
  - Suitable drift: outer diameter 60 mm (2.36 in), inner diameter 50 mm (1.97 in).
  CAUTION:
  - Be careful not to damage front timing chain case and crankshaft.
  - Press-fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting oil seal.
    
    Fig 2: Pressing Fit Height Of Front Oil Seal Using Tool
    Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal after this step.