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Removal and Installation: Installation

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  1. Before installation, remove any old Silicone RTV Sealant from component mating surfaces using a scraper.
    • Remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the bolt holes and threads.
    • Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces.
    Fig 1: Identifying Mating Surfaces
    G00776406Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Before installing the No. 1 camshaft bracket, remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the mating surface using a scraper.
    • Do not scratch or damage the mating surface.
    Fig 2: Removing Silicone RTV Sealant From The Mating Surface
    G00776407Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Turn the crankshaft until No. 1 piston is set at TDC on the compression stroke.
    • The crankshaft key should line up with the right bank cylinder center line as shown.
    Fig 3: Turning Crankshaft
    G00776408Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install camshaft chain tensioners on both sides of cylinder head.
    1. Camshaft chain tensioner bolts: 8.5 N.m (0.87 kg-m, 75 in-lb) 
    Fig 4: Installing Camshaft Chain Tensioners Bolts
    G00776409Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install valve lifters.
    NOTE: Install them in original positions.
  6. Install exhaust and intake camshafts and camshaft brackets.
    • Intake camshaft has a drill mark on camshaft sprocket mounting flange.
      Fig 5: Installing Exhaust And Intake Camshafts And Camshaft Brackets
      G00776410Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Follow your identification marks made during removal, or follow the identification marks that are present on the new camshafts components for proper placement and direction of the components.
      Fig 6: Identification Marks Chart
      G00776411Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 7: Identifying Identification Marks Of Camshafts Components
      G00776412Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Position the camshafts:

      RH exhaust camshaft dowel pin at about 10 o'clock.

      LH exhaust camshaft dowel pin at about 2 o'clock.

    Fig 8: Identifying Exhaust Camshaft Dowel Pin
    G00776413Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Before installing camshaft brackets, apply sealant to mating surface of No. 1 camshaft bracket.
    • Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
      Fig 9: Exploded View Of Camshaft Brackets
      G00776414Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Before installation, wipe off any protruding sealant.
    • Refer to Precautions for Liquid Gasket .
      Fig 10: Identifying Camshaft Bracket
      G00776415Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Install camshaft brackets in their original positions and direction. Align the stamp marks as shown.
    • If checking and adjusting any part of valve assembly or camshaft, check valve clearance according to the reference data. Refer to Valve Clearance .
      Fig 11: Identifying Stamp Mark
      G00776416Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Tighten the camshaft brackets in the four steps, in the order shown.
    1. Camshaft bracket bolts 
    2. Step 1 (bolts 7 - 10) :1.96 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb) 
    3. Step 2 (bolts 1 - 6) :1.96 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb) 
    4. Step 3 :5.88 N.m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb) 
    5. Step 4 :10.4 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 92 in-lb) 
    Fig 12: Tightening Camshaft Brackets In Four Steps (1 Of 2)
    G00779237Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 13: Tightening Camshaft Brackets In Four Steps (2 Of 2)
    G00779238Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Measure difference in levels between front end faces of camshaft No. 1 bracket and cylinder head.
    1. Standard: - 0.14 (- 0.0055 in) 
    • If measurement is outside the specified range, re-install camshaft and camshaft bracket.
    Fig 14: Measuring For Warpage
    G00779239Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install the IVT control solenoid valves with new gaskets.
    1. IVT control solenoid valve bolts :11.3 N.m (1.2 kg-m, 100 in-lb) 
    Fig 15: Installing IVT Control Solenoid Valves
    G00779240Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. If necessary, install camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (RH and LH bank.)
    1. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) bolt :9.6 N.m (0.98 kg-m, 85 in-lb) 
  12. Install the fuel rail and injectors. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the timing chains. Refer to INSTALLATION .
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