Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal: Removal

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Turn the crankshaft until the cylinder requiring new oil seals is at TDC. This will prevent the valve from dropping into the cylinder.
Remove the camshaft relating to the valve oil seal to be removed. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the valve lifters. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Correctly identify the location where each part is removed from. Keep parts organized to avoid mixing them up.
Remove the valve collet using Tool.
Tool number: KV10116200 (J-26336-B)

: KV10115900 (J-26336-20)

: KV10109220 (-)

Fig 1: Removing Valve Collet Using Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

CAUTION: Do not damage the valve lifter holes.
Remove the valve spring retainer and valve spring.
CAUTION: Do not remove the valve spring seat from the valve spring.
Remove the valve oil seal using Tool.
Tool number: KV10107902 (J-38959)

Fig 2: Removing Valve Oil Seal
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.