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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: Removing Old Silicone RTV Sealant From Bolt Holes
    G04886045Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Before installing the front cam 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 Old Silicone RTV Sealant
    G04886069Courtesy 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: Identifying Crankshaft Key
    G04894177Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install camshaft chain tensioners on both sides of cylinder head. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    Fig 4: Identifying Stopper Pin
    G04886067Courtesy 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: Identifying Camshaft Drill Mark
      G04886072Courtesy 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.
      IDENTIFICATION MARKS SPECIFICATION

      Bank INT/EXH ID mark Drill mark Paint marks
      M1 M2
      RH INT 1A Yes Blue No
        EXH 1C No No Blue
      LH INT 1B Yes Blue No
        EXH 1D No No Blue
      Fig 6: Identifying Camshaft Identification Marks
      G04886073Courtesy 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 7: Identifying Camshaft Dowel Pin
    G04886074Courtesy 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 8: Identifying Camshaft Brackets
      G04886075Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Before installation, wipe off any protruding sealant.
    • Refer to "PRECAUTION FOR LIQUID GASKET ".
      • Fig 9: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area
      G04886076Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Install camshaft brackets in their original positions and direction. Align the stamp marks as shown.
      Fig 10: Identifying Camshaft Brackets Stamp Mark
      G04886077Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • If checking and adjusting any part of valve assembly or camshaft, check valve clearance according to the reference data. Refer to  "CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE ".

      Valve clearance (cold) Intake: 0.26 - 0.34 mm (0.010 - 0.013 in) 

      Valve clearance (cold) Exhaust: 0.29 - 0.37 mm (0.011 - 0.015 in) 

    • Tighten the camshaft brackets in the three steps, in numerical order as shown.
      • Fig 11: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Camshaft Brackets Bolts (RH)
      G04886078Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 12: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Camshaft Brackets Bolts (LH)
      G04886079Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION

    1 1.96 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb) Tighten No.s 7 - 10, then tighten 1 - 6 in numerical order as shown.
    2 5.88 N.m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb) Tighten in numerical order as shown.
    3 10.41 N.m (1.10 kg-m, 8 ft-lb) Tighten No. 1 - 6 in the numerical order as shown.
  8. Measure difference in levels between front end faces of No. 1 camshaft bracket and cylinder head.
    Fig 13: Measuring Between Front End Faces Of No 1 Camshaft Bracket And Cylinder Head
    G04878338Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Standard: - 0.14 mm (- 0.0055 in) 

    • If measurement is outside the specified range, re-install camshaft and camshaft bracket.
  9. Install the IVT control solenoid valves with new gaskets. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    Fig 14: Identifying IVT Control Solenoid Valves
    G04886081Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. If necessary, install camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (RH and LH bank.)
  11. Install the fuel rail and injectors. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  12. Install the timing chains. Refer to "INSTALLATION ".
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