Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal: Removal

Remove the transaxle. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (RS6F51A M/T), or "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (RE4F04B A/T).
Remove the flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (A/T models). Hold the crankshaft with a stopper plate and remove the mounting bolts using Tool.
Tool numbers

Flywheel bolt tool (TP50 Torx® plus bit): J-45737

Drive plate bolt tool (E20 Torx® socket: J45816
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the flywheel contact surface for the clutch disc.
Fig 1: Removing Mounting Bolts Using Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
NOTE:
- The flywheel two-block construction allows movement in response to transmission side pressure, or when twisted in its rotational direction, therefore, some amount of noise is normal.
Remove rear oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage crankshaft and/or cylinder block.

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