Murano FWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2006)
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Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from the vehicle, and separate front suspension member, transaxle and transfer (AWD models) assembly from engine.
2. Install engine sub-attachment with engine stand shaft [SST: KV10117001 ( - ) and KV10106500 ( - )] to right side of cylinder block, then lift
engine, and mount it onto engine stand [SST: ST0501S000 ( - )].
3. Remove drive plate.
4. Remove oil pan (upper).
5. Use a seal cutter [SST] to cut away liquid gasket and remove rear oil seal retainer.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage mating surfaces.
NOTE: Regard both rear oil seal and retainer a an assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove old liquid gasket on mating surfaces of cylinder block and oil pan (upper) using a scraper.
2. Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip of new rear oil seal retainer.
3. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser [SST: WS39930000 ( - )] to rear oil seal retainer as shown in the figure. Use
Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent.
CAUTION: Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
4. Install rear oil seal retainer to cylinder block.
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Make sure the garter spring is in position and seal lips not inverted.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.