Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal: Installation

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Apply new engine oil to both the oil seal lip and dust seal lip of the new rear oil seal.
Install the rear oil seal.
- Install the rear oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown below.
  - (A): Oil seal lip
  - (B): Dust seal lip
  - <==: Engine inside
  - <==: Engine outside
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Raer Oil And Dust Seal Lip
    Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Press in rear oil seal (1) to the position as shown below.
  (a): 0 - 0.5 mm (0 - 0.020 in)
  - (B): Rear oil seal retainer rear end face
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Oil Seal Dimension
    Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Press-fit the rear oil seal using suitable tool.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not damage the crankshaft or cylinder block.
  - Press-fit the oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or tilting.
  - Do not touch grease applied onto the oil seal lip.
  - Do not damage or scratch the outer circumference of the rear oil seal.
- Tap until flattened with the front edge of the oil seal retainer.
  
  Fig 3: Pressing To Fit Rear Oil Seal Using Tool
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ", "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2WD) ", "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (4WD) ".
CAUTION:
- When replacing an engine or transmission 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.