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Inspection After Disassembly: Assembly

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  1. Install valve guide. Refer to VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT .
  2. Install valve seat. Refer to VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT .
  3. Install new valve spring seats and new valve oil seals using Tool.
    1. Tool number: (J-39386) 
    • Install with valve oil seal drift to match dimension in illustration.
    NOTE: Dimension H": Height measured before valve spring seat installation.
    1. Height H" 
    2. Intake and exhaust: 14.3 - 14.9 mm (0.563 - 0.587 in) 
  4. Install the valves in their original position, as marked during disassembly.
    Fig 1: Installing Valve Spring Seats And Valve Oil Seals
    G00779329Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install valve spring (uneven pitch type).
    • Install smaller pitch end (paint mark) to cylinder head side (valve spring seat side).
  6. Install valve spring retainer.
    Fig 2: Installing Valve Spring
    G00779330Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install valve collet.
    1. Tool numbers: KV10116200 (J-26336-B) 
    2. : KV10115900 (J-26336-20) 
    3. :KV10109230 (-) 
    • Compress valve spring using Tool and install valve collet.
    • Tap stem edge lightly with plastic hammer after installation to check its installed condition.
  8. Install valve lifter.
    Fig 3: Compressing Valve Spring And Installing Valve Collet
    G00779331Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Install spark plug tube as follows:
    1. Remove old liquid gasket from cylinder head mounting hole.
    2. Apply liquid gasket to area within approximately 12 mm (0.47 in) from edge of spark plug tube press fit side.
    3. Using a drift, press fit the spark plug tube so that it height H is as specified.
      1. Standard press fit height H": 38.55 - 38.65 mm (1.5177 - 1.5217 in) 
      Fig 4: Removing Liquid Gasket From Cylinder Head Mounting Hole
      G00779332Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      CAUTION:
      • When press fitting, take care not to deform spark plug tube.
      • After press fitting, wipe off liquid gasket protruding onto cylinder head upper face.
  10. Install spark plug with spark plug wrench.
    1. Spark plug: 24.5 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb) 
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