Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal: Installation

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Apply new engine oil to new oil seal and install it flush with front of mounting surface using a suitable tool.
- Install new oil seal in the direction as shown.
  Suitable drift
  
  Outer diameter: 59 mm (2.32 in)
  
  Inner diameter: 49 mm (1.93 in)
CAUTION:
- Press fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting the oil seal.
- Do not reuse oil seal.
Fig 1: Applying Engine Oil To Both Oil Seal Lip And Dust Seal Lip
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install crankshaft pulley and tighten the bolt in two steps.
- Lubricate thread and seat surface of the bolt with new engine oil.
- For the second step of angle tightening. Use Tool.
  Step 1: 44 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 32 ft-lb)
  
  Step 2: 90° degrees clockwise
  
  Tool number: KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Remove Tool.
Tool number: KV10117700 (J-44716)

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Bolt
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Installation of the remaining components is in reverse order of removal.