Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal: Installation

Apply new engine oil to new front oil seal joint surface and seal lip.
Install front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: View Of Proper Front Oil Seal Installation Orientation
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Install front oil seal (2) using a suitable tool with outer diameter 57 mm (2.24 in) and inner diameter 45 mm (1.77 in) (A) to the dimension as shown in the figure.
  1: Front cover
  
  <=: Front
  
  Within 0.3 mm (0.012 in) toward engine front
  
  Within 0.5 mm (0.019 in) toward engine rear
  
  Fig 2: Installing Front Oil Seal Using Suitable Tool
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  CAUTION:
  - Be careful not to damage front cover and crankshaft.
  - Press-fit oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or tilting.
  - Do not touch grease applied on oil seal lip.
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.