Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Apply new engine oil to new rear oil seal joint surface and seal lip.
Install rear oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown.

Fig 1: Applying Engine Oil To Both Oil Seal Lip And Dust Seal Lip
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Press in rear oil seal to the position as shown.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Block Rear End Face Dimension
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Install new rear oil seal using Tool.
  Tool number: KV991J0120 (J-47128)
  CAUTION:
  - Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder block.
  - Press-fit oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or tilting.
  - Do not touch grease applied onto oil seal lip.
  Fig 3: Identifying Tool
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- When replacing an engine/CVT/transaxle you must make sure the dowels are installed correctly during re-assembly.
- Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of drivetrain components.