G35 Sedan 2WD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2005)
Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal
REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts:
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Undercover
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Drive belts; Refer to "DRIVE BELTS".
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Radiator cooling fan assembly; Refer to "COOLING FAN".
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Starter motor; Refer to "STARTING SYSTEM".
2. Remove crankshaft pulley as follows:
a. Set ring gear stopper (SST) as shown in the figure.
b. Loosen crankshaft pulley mounting bolt and locate bolt seating surface at 10 mm (0.39 inch) from its original position.
CAUTION: Do not remove crankshaft pulley bolt as it will be used as a supporting point for suitable puller.
c. Place suitable puller tab on holes of crankshaft pulley, and pull crankshaft pulley through.
CAUTION: Do not put suitable puller tab on crankshaft pulley periphery, as this will damage internal damper.
3. Remove front oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage front timing chain case and crankshaft.