Altima V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal
REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts:
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Engine under cover
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Drive belts.
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Radiator fan.
2. Remove the crankshaft pulley as follows:
a. Remove the starter motor.
b. Set the ring gear stopper using the mounting bolt hole.
CAUTION: Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signal plate teeth behind the ring gear when setting the stopper.
c. Loosen crankshaft pulley mounting bolt using pulley holder and locate bolt seating surface at 10 mm (0.39 inch) from its original position
d. Position a pulley puller at recess hole of crankshaft pulley to remove crankshaft pulley.
CAUTION: Do not use a puller claw on crankshaft pulley periphery.