Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If removed, install valve seat, refer to , "REPLACING VALVE SEAT FOR SERVICE PARTS ".
- If removed, install valve guide, refer to , "VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT ".
- Install valve oil seal using Tool as shown.
- Install valve spring seat.
- Install valve.
- Install large diameter to intake side.
- Install valve spring.
- Install valve spring retainer.
- Install valve collect.
- Compress valve spring using Tool as shown. Install valve collect with magnet.
- Tap stem edge lightly with plastic hammer after installation to check if installed securely.
- Install adjusting shim, if equipped in their original positions.
- Apply sealant to engine coolant temperature sensor threads.
- Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
- Install engine coolant temperature sensor.
- Install spark plug tube.
- Press-fit spark tube as follows.
- Remove old liquid gasket adhering to cylinder-head mounting hole.
- Apply liquid gasket to area within approximately 15 mm (0.59 in) from edge of spark plug tube press-fit side as shown.
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Use Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket, or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
- Using a drift, press-fit the spark plug tube so that its height "H" is as shown.
- Standard press-fit height "H" : 41.0 - 42.0 mm (1.61 - 1.65 in)
CAUTION:- When press-fitting, take care not to deform spark plug tube.
- After press-fitting, wipe off liquid gasket protruding onto cylinder head upper surface.
- Install spark plugs. Refer to , "OUTER COMPONENT PARTS ".
- Install intake manifold. Refer to , "OUTER COMPONENT PARTS ".