Removal And Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Before installing the rear timing chain case, remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from mating surface using a scraper.
- Also remove old sealant from mating surface of cylinder block.
  
  Fig 1: Clean All Gasket Surfaces
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the bolt hole and thread.
  
  Fig 2: Remove The Old Silicone RTV Sealant From The Bolt Hole And Threads
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Before installing the No. 1 camshaft bracket, remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the mating surface using a scraper.
- Do not scratch the mating surface.
Fig 3: Before Installing The No. 1 Camshaft Bracket, Remove The Old Silicone RTV Sealant
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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 4: Turn The Crankshaft Until No. 1 Piston Is Set At TDC On The Compression Stroke
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install new gaskets on the cylinder heads.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft and camshaft separately or valves will strike piston heads.

Fig 5: Install New Gaskets On The Cylinder Heads
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
If necessary, install the exhaust manifolds. Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts in the order shown.
1. Exhaust manifold nuts: 28.4 - 33.3 N.m (2.9 - 3.3 kg-m, 21 - 24 ft -- lb)
Fig 6: Exhaust Manifold (RH)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 7: Exhaust Manifold (LH)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the cylinder heads on the cylinder block. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in five steps in the order shown.
1. Step a: 98 N.m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb)
2. Step b: O N.m Loosen in the reverse order of tightening.
3. Step c: 32.9 N.m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)
4. Step d: 90° degrees clockwise
5. Step e: 90° degrees clockwise
Fig 8: Tighten The Cylinder Head Bolts In Five Steps In The Order Shown
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 9: Install The Cylinder Heads On The Cylinder Block (RH)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 10: Install The Cylinder Heads On The Cylinder Block (LH)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the water outlet. Refer to "INSTALLATION ".
Install camshaft chain tensioners on both sides of cylinder head.
1. Camshaft chain tensioner bolts: 7 - 10 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kg-m, 62 - 88 in-lb)
Fig 11: Install Camshaft Chain Tensioners On Both Sides Of Cylinder Head
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install exhaust and intake camshafts and camshaft brackets.
- Intake camshaft has a drill mark on camshaft sprocket mounting flange.
  
  Fig 12: Install Exhaust And Intake Camshafts And Camshaft Brackets
  Courtesy 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 camshaft components for proper placement.
  
  Fig 13: Follow Identification Marks
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 14: Follow Identification Marks
  Courtesy 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 15: Position The Camshafts
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Before installing No. 1 camshaft bracket, apply sealant to mating surface.

Fig 16: Apply Sealant To Mating Surface
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
- Before installation, wipe off any protruding sealant.
- Refer to "PRECAUTIONS FOR LIQUID GASKET ".
- Install camshaft brackets in their original positions and directions. Align the stamp marks as shown.
- If any part of the valve assembly or camshaft is replaced, check and adjust the valve clearance. Refer to "VALVE CLEARANCE ".
  
  Fig 17: Install Camshaft Brackets In Their Original Positions And Directions
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Tighten the camshaft bracket bolts in five steps in the order shown.
NOTE: Lubricate the threads and seat surfaces of the camshaft bracket bolts with new engine oil before installation.
- Camshaft bracket bolts
  1. Step 1 (bolts 7 - 10): 1.96 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
  2. Step 2 (bolts 1 - 6): 1.96 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
  3. Step 3: 5.88 N.m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb)
  4. Step 4 (bolts 1 - 6): 10.4 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 92 in-lb)
  Fig 18: Tighten The Camshaft Bracket Bolts In Five Steps In The Order Shown (RH)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 19: Tighten The Camshaft Bracket Bolts In Five Steps In The Order Shown (LH)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the IVT control solenoid valves with new gaskets.
1. IVT control solenoid valve bolts: 10 - 12 N.m (1.0 - 1.3 kg-m, 87 - 112 in-lb)
Fig 20: Install The IVT Control Solenoid Valves With New Gaskets
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the new O-rings on the cylinder block.

Fig 21: Install The New O-Rings On The Cylinder Block
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the new O-rings on the cylinder head.

Fig 22: Install The New O-Rings On The Cylinder Head
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the RH exhaust manifold, three way catalysts (manifolds) and exhaust manifold heat shields. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Install timing chain. Refer to "INSTALLATION ".
Install the intake manifold. Refer to "INSTALLATION ".