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Front Oil Seal Replacement

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  1. Remove front propeller shaft.
  2. Loosen drive pinion nut.

    Tool number: KV38108300 (J44195) 

    Fig 1: Loosening Drive Pinion Nut
    G02034021Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Remove companion flange.
    Fig 2: Removing Companion Flange
    G02034022Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Remove front oil seal.
    Fig 3: Removing Front Oil Seal
    G02034023Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Apply multi-purpose grease to cavity at sealing lips of oil seal. Press front oil seal into carrier.
  6. Install companion flange and drive pinion nut.
  7. Install propeller shaft.

    Tool number: 

    KV38100500 (J25273) 

    Fig 4: Installing Companion Flange And Drive Pinion Nut
    G02034024Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.