Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal: Removal

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.

Remove camshaft relating to valve oil seal to be removed. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Remove valve lifters. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Remove valve collet, valve spring retainer and valve spring using Tool.
CAUTION: When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.

Tool numbers

: KV10116200 (J-26336-B)

: KV10115900 (J-26336-20)

: KV10109230 ( - )
- Compress valve spring using Tool attachment, adapter. Remove valve collet with magnet hand.
Fig 1: Compressing Valve Spring Using Tool Attachment
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove valve oil seal using Tool.
Tool number: KV10107902 (J-38959)

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