Installation (LH)

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Apply liquid gasket using Tool to joint part among rocker cover, cylinder head and camshaft bracket (No. 1) as follows:
Tool number: WS39930000 (-)

Fig 1: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Areas Of Joint Part Of Camshaft Bracket (No. 1)
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".

NOTE: The figure shows an example of LH side [zoomed in shows camshaft bracket (No. 1)].
1. Apply liquid gasket to joint part of camshaft bracket (a) (No. 1) and cylinder head.
2. Apply liquid gasket (b) to the figure (a) squarely.
Install new rocker cover gasket to rocker cover.
Install the rocker cover.
- Check to be sure rocker cover gasket is not dropped from installation groove of rocker cover.
Tighten the rocker cover bolts in two steps in numerical order as shown.
- <=: Front
  1st step: 1.96 N.m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
  
  2nd step: 8.33 N.m (0.85 kg-m, 74 in-lb)
  
  Fig 2: Tightening Sequence Of Rocker Cover Bolts
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install the oil filler cap to rocker cover (LH), if removed.
Install the PCV hose.
- Insert PCV hose by 25 to 30 mm (0.98 to 1.18 in) from connector end.
- When installing, be careful not to twist or come in contact with other parts.
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
- Check engine oil level and adjust as necessary. Refer to "INSPECTION ".