Pathfinder 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2006)
12. Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.
13. Remove the front oil seal using Tool.
Tool number: KV381054S0 (J-34286)
INSTALLATION
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the front oil seal lips and gear oil onto the circumference of the new oil seal.
2. Drive the front oil seal in evenly using Tools.
Tool number
A: ST30720000 (J-25405)
B: ST27863000 ( - )
CAUTION:
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Do not reuse oil seal.
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Do not incline oil seal when Installing.
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Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips and gear oil onto the circumference of oil seal.
3. Align the matching mark of the drive pinion with the matching mark B of the companion flange, then install the companion flange.
4. Apply gear oil on the threads of the drive pinion and the seating surface of the new drive pinion lock nut.