Removal And Installation (Primary Timing Chain TENSIONER): Installation

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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

When installing primary timing chain tensioner, push in plunger and keep it pressed in with stopper pin.
Remove any dirt and foreign materials completely from the back and the mounting surfaces of primary timing chain tensioner.
After installation, pull out stopper pin.
When installing the IVT control valve covers perform the following steps.

Install IVT control valve covers as follows:
1. Install new collared O-rings in front cover oil hole (LH and RH sides).
2. Install new seal rings on the IVT control valve covers.
3. Apply Silicone RTV Sealant to the IVT control valve covers.
  - Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS
  - Being careful not to move the seal ring from the installation groove, align the dowel pins on the chain case with the holes to install the IVT control valve covers.
  - Tighten the intake valve timing control valve cover bolts in the order as shown.
    IVT Control Valve Cover Bolts: 11.3 N.m (1.2 kg-m, 100 in-lb)
    
    Fig 2: IVT Control Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.