Main seal replacment

Tiny
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  • 1996 NISSAN SENTRA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I have a 1996 nissan sentra and it is leaking oil at the front main bearing seal. Must I pull the engine to replace it
Thursday, February 17th, 2011 AT 1:41 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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No, it is not required. This is a minor job with a book time of 1 hour.

FRONT COVER OIL SEAL
Removal & Installation

1. Remove accessory drive belts. Remove intake air duct. Remove right front wheel and splash shield, if necessary. Remove engine undercovers. Remove right engine side cover. Remove crankshaft pulley bolts. Remove crankshaft pulley.

2. Using screwdriver, pry out oil seal from front cover. Apply oil and install seal into front cover. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
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Thursday, February 24th, 2011 AT 2:42 PM

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