Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install the rocker cover oil seal.
- Using a drift with outer diameter 97 mm (3.82 in) and inner diameter 83 mm (3.27 in) to 88 mm (3.46 in), press in oil seal.
  NOTE: There are two types of oil seal. If oil seal with flat bottom surface is pressed in, drift with any inner diameter can be used
- Press oil seal in until it is flush with installation surface.
Fig 1: Installing Rocker Cover Oil Seal
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the gasket on top of No. 1 camshaft bracket.
- Position the gasket aligning its shape with camshaft bracket side. Align positioning pin with gasket holes, and install.
Install the gasket (for circumference, square type) to installation groove of rocker cover.

Fig 2: Installing Gasket On Top Of No. 1 Camshaft Bracket
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Apply sealant to the positions shown, then install rocker cover.
- Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
Fig 3: Applying Sealant
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Tighten the rocker cover bolts to specified torque in two steps, in the numerical order as shown.
1. Bolt length: Bolt position Torque
  1. 25 mm (0.98 in) :1 :8.82 - 10.78 N-m (0.9-1.0 kg-m, 78 - 95 in-lb)
  2. 65 mm (2.56 in) :2 :8.82 - 10.78 N-m (0.9-1.0 kg-m, 78 - 95 in-lb)
  3. 20 mm (0.79 in) Except the above (all circumference) :6.9 - 9.5 N-m (0.70 - 0.97 kg-m, 61 - 84 in-lb)
Fig 4: Tightening Sequence Of Rocker Cover Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the intake valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft position sensor (PHASE).
- Tighten bolt after fully inserting into rocker cover.
  1. Intake valve timing control solenoid valve bolt :8.82 - 10.78 N.m (0.9 - 1.0, 78 - 95 in-lb)
  2. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) bolt :7.2 - 10.8 N.m (0.73 - 1.1, 64 - 95 in-lb)
Install the PCV control valve.
1. PCV control valve :19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 2.9 kg-m, 15 - 21 ft-lb)
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.