Removal and Installation of Rear 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 new rear oil seal joint surface and seal lip.
Install rear oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Seal Lip And Dust Seal Lip Inside And Outside Engine
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Install new rear oil seal using Tool.
  Tool number: - (J-49815)
  
  : - (J-8092)
  
  Fig 2: Installing Rear Oil Seal Using Tool
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  CAUTION:
  - Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder block.
  - Press-fit oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or tilting.
  - Do not touch grease applied onto oil seal lip.
- Press in rear oil seal to the position as shown.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Block Rear End Face Dimension
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- When replacing an engine or transmission you must make sure the dowels are installed correctly during reassembly.
- Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of drivetrain components.