Removal And Installation Of Front Oil Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Removal the following parts:
- Engine undercover.
- Drive belts. Refer to "DRIVE BELTS ".
- Radiator fan. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the crankshaft pulley as follows:
1. Remove the starter motor. Refer to "REMOVAL & INSTALLATION ".
2. Lock the ring gear using Tool attached to the mounting bolt hole.
  1. Tool number : KV10117700 (J44716)
  CAUTION: Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signal plate teeth behind the ring gear when setting the stopper.
  
  Fig 1: Lock The Ring Gear Using Tool (M/T)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 2: Lock The Ring Gear Using Tool (A/T)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt using pulley holder and locate bolt seating surface at 10 mm (0.39 in) from its original position.
  
  Fig 3: Loosen Crankshaft Pulley Bolt Using Pulley Holder
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
4. Position a pulley puller at recess hole of crankshaft pulley to remove crankshaft pulley.
  CAUTION: Do not use a puller claw on crankshaft pulley periphery.
  
  Fig 4: Position A Pulley Puller At Recess Hole Of Crankshaft Pulley To Remove Crankshaft Pulley
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove front oil seal from front timing chain case.
CAUTION: Do careful not to damage front timing chain case or crankshaft.

Fig 5: Remove Front Oil Seal From Front Timing Chain Case
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.