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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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  1. When valve guide is removed, install it. Refer to "INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ".
  2. When valve seat is removed, install it. Refer to "INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ".
  3. Install valve oil seals using Tool.
    Fig 1: Installing Valve Oil Seal
    G04899764Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Tool number: - (J-39386) 

    Height "H" (Without valve spring seat installed) 

    Intake and exhaust: 14.3 - 14.9 mm (0.563 - 0.587 in) 

  4. Install valve spring seat.
  5. Install valves.
    • Install it in the original position.
      NOTE: Larger diameter valves are for intake side.
  6. Install valve spring (uneven pitch type) with narrow pitch end (paint mark) to cylinder head side (valve spring seat side).
    Fig 2: Identifying Narrow Pitch And Wide Pitch Of Valve Spring
    G04878425Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install valve spring retainer.
  8. Install valve collet.
    • Compress valve spring with valve spring compressor, attachment and adapter using Tool. Install valve collet with magnet hand.
      CAUTION: When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.
    • Tap valve stem edge lightly with plastic hammer after installation to check its installed condition.
      Fig 3: Compressing Valve Spring
      G04899762Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Tool numbers: KV10109220 (-) 

      : KV10116200 (J-26336-A) 

      : KV10115900 (J-26336-20) 

  9. Install valve lifter.
    • Install it in the original position.
  10. Install spark plug tube.
    • Press-fit spark plug tube as follows:
    1. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to cylinder head mounting hole.
    2. Apply sealant to area within approximately 12 mm (0.47 in) from edge of spark plug tube press-fit side.

      Use Genuine High Strength Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to  "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".

    3. Press-fit spark plug tube so that its height "H" is as specified in using suitable drift.
      Fig 4: Identifying High Strength Locking Sealant Application Area
      G04878427Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Press-fit height "H": 37.7 - 38.7 mm (1.484 - 1.529 in) 

      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.
  11. Install spark plug.
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