Removal and Installation of Valve 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.

Turn crankshaft until the cylinder requiring new oil seals is at TDC. This will prevent valve from dropping into cylinder.
CAUTION: When rotating crankshaft, be careful to avoid scarring the front cover with the timing chain.
Remove camshaft relating to valve oil seal to be removed. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove valve lifters. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove valve collet, valve spring retainer and valve spring using Tool.

Fig 1: Compressing Valve Spring
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION: When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.

Tool numbers: KV10116200 (J-26336-A)

: KV10115900 (J-26336-20)

: KV10109220 (-)
- Compress valve spring using Tool attachment, adapter. Remove valve collet with magnet hand.
Remove valve oil seal using Tool.

Fig 2: Removing Valve Oil Seal Using Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Tool number: KV10107902 (J-38959)