Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal: Removal

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.

Remove the transmission assembly. Refer to "4WD: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Before removing the drive plate, put a match mark (A) on the crankshaft and drive plate for alignment during installation.

Fig 1: Identifying Match Mark On Crankshaft
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Remove the drive plate.
- Holding the crankshaft pulley bolt, lock the crankshaft to remove the drive plate bolts.
- Remove drive plate bolts diagonally.
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the drive plate. Especially, avoid deforming and damaging the signal plate teeth (circumference position).
- Keep magnetic materials away from signal plate.
- Place the drive plate with the signal plate surface facing upward.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Signal Plate
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Remove the rear oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not damage crankshaft or oil seal retainer surface.

Fig 3: Removing Oil Seal Retainer Using Suitable Tool
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