Murano FWD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2004)
Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal
REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts:
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Splash guard (RH)
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Front RH road wheel and engine side cover
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Drive belts.
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Rear cover plate
2. Remove crankshaft pulley as follows:
a. Loosen crankshaft pulley mounting bolt.
CAUTION: Exercise care not to damage signal plate.
b. Locate bolt seating surface at 10 mm (0.39 inch) from its original position. Remove crankshaft pulley.
3. Remove front oil seal using a suitable tool.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage front timing chain case and crankshaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply engine oil on new front oil seal.
2. Using a suitable drift, press fit until the height of front oil seal is level with the mounting surface.