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Installation (Right Bank)

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  1. Apply liquid gasket using Tool to joint part among rocker cover, cylinder head and camshaft bracket (No. 1) as follows:

    Tool number : WS39930000 (-) 

    Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to  "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".

    NOTE: The figure shows an example of left bank side [zoomed in shows camshaft bracket (No. 1)].
    1. Refer to the figure "a" to apply liquid gasket to joint part of camshaft bracket (No. 1) and cylinder head.
    2. Refer to the figure "b" to apply liquid gasket to the figure "a" squarely.
      Fig 1: Applying Liquid Gasket Using Tool
      G04878285Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Install new rocker cover gasket to rocker cover.
  3. Install rocker cover.
    • Check if rocker cover gasket is not dropped from installation groove of rocker cover.
  4. Tighten bolts in two steps separately in numerical order as shown below.

    1st step : 1.96 N.m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb) 

    2nd step : 8.33 N.m (0.85 kg-m, 74 in-lb) 

    Fig 2: Rocker Cover Bolts With Tightening Sequence
    G04894031Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install new O-ring and PCV valve to rocker cover (right bank), if removed.
  6. Install PCV hose.
    • Insert PCV hose by 25 to 30 mm (0.98 to 1.18 in) from connector end.
    • When installing, be careful not to twist or come in contact with other parts.
  7. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.