Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the following parts:
- Engine undercover.
- Drive belts. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Radiator fan. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the crankshaft pulley as follows:
1. Remove the starter motor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
2. Lock the ring gear using Tool attached to the starter bolt hole.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Bolt
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Tool number: KV10117700 (J-44716)
  
  CAUTION: Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signal plate teeth behind the ring gear when setting the stopper.
3. Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt using Tool and locate bolt seating surface at 10 mm (0.39 in) from its original position.
  
  Fig 2: Loosening Crankshaft Pulley Bolt Using Tool
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Tool number: KV10109300 (-)
4. Position a pulley puller at recess hole of crankshaft pulley to remove crankshaft pulley.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Pulley
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  CAUTION: Do not use a puller claw on crankshaft pulley periphery.
Remove front oil seal from front cover.

Fig 4: Removing Front Oil Seal From Front Cover
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage front cover or crankshaft.