Removal and Installation - Front Oil Seal: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the front oil seal (1) on Tool (A) with the front oil seal dust lip facing outward.CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the front oil seal.
- Do not lubricate the front oil seal.
Tool
:-- - (J-54406)
- Position the part of the Tool (A) that attaches on the nose of the crankshaft (1).
- Install the bolts (B) in the Tool (A) and tighten.
Tool
:-- - (J-54406)
Bolts (B)
: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)
- Install the Tool (B) and nut (A) on the threaded part of the Tool. Tighten the nut on the Tool to press the front oil seal until the Tool comes to a stop on the face of the front cover (1).
- Remove the Tool from the crankshaft and verify that the front oil seal is seated well into the front cover and the dust lip is not damaged.
- Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
- Operate the engine and check for leaks.