Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install rear timing chain case as follows:
1. Install new O-rings onto cylinder block.
  CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying O-Rings On Cylinder Block
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2. Install new O-rings to cylinder head and camshaft bracket (No. 1).
  CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying O-Rings From Cylinder Head And Camshaft Bracket (Right And Left Blank)
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
3. Apply liquid gasket using Tool to rear timing chain case back side as shown.
  Tool number: WS39930000 (-)
  
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  CAUTION:
  - For "A", completely wipe off liquid gasket covering the area shown.
  - Apply liquid gasket on installation position of water pump and cylinder head very completely.
    
    Fig 3: Applying Liquid Gasket On Installation Position Of Water Pump And Cylinder Head
    Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
4. Align rear timing chain case with dowel pins (right and left) on cylinder block and install rear timing chain case.
  - Make sure O-rings stay in place during installation to cylinder block, cylinder head and camshaft bracket (No. 1).
    CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
5. Tighten bolts in numerical order as shown.
  - There are two type of bolts with different torque specifications. Refer to the following for installing bolts.
    Bolt length Bolt position Torque specification
    
    20 mm (0.79 in) 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10: 12.7 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
    
    16 mm (0.63 in) 4, 5, 11: 12.7 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
    
    16 mm (0.63 in) 12 through 26: 15.0 N.m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
    
    Fig 4: Tightening Sequence Of Rear Timing Chain Case
    Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
6. After all bolts are tightened, retighten them to the specified torque in numerical order as shown.
  - If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
7. After installing rear timing chain case, check the surface height difference between following parts on oil pan (upper) mounting surface.
  Standard
  
  Rear timing chain case to lower cylinder block:
  
  -0.24 to 0.14 mm (-0.0094 to 0.0055 in)
  
  Fig 5: Checking Surface Height Between Rear Timing Chain Case And Lower Cylinder Block
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  - If not within the standard, repeat the installation procedure.
Install water pump with new O-rings, if removed. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
Install timing chains and related components. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " and "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (SECONDARY TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER) ".
Install front timing chain case. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Install oil pan (upper) and (lower). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".