Rear Case

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Apply petroleum jelly to the circumference of the rear oil seal. Install the rear oil seal so that it is flush with the case tip face using Tool.
Tool number: ST30720000 (J-25405)
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse oil seal.
- Apply petroleum jelly to seal lip before installing.
Fig 1: Installing Rear Oil Seal
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Apply petroleum jelly to the circumference of the dust cover. Position the dust cover using the identification mark as shown.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse dust cover.
- Position the identification mark at the position shown.
Fig 2: Positioning Identification Mark On Dust Cover
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Install the dust cover using Tool.
Tool number: KV40105310 ( - )
Install the air breather into the rear case.
Remove all the sealant from the rear case to center case mating surfaces.
CAUTION: Remove all foreign materials such as water, oil, and grease from center case and rear case mating surfaces.
Apply liquid gasket to the entire rear case mating surface of the center case.
- Use Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
CAUTION: Do not to allow Liquid Gasket to enter stem bleeder hole.

Fig 3: Installing Dust Cover Using Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the rear case to the center case. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Refer to , "COMPONENTS ".

Fig 4: Installing Rear Case To Center Case
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