Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install the front oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not scratch or make burrs on the circumference of the oil seal.

Fig 1: Installing Front Oil Seal Using Suitable Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install the chain tensioner cover (if removed).
- Apply liquid gasket as shown.
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  
  CAUTION: The components must be installed within 5 minutes of the liquid gasket application. Then allow 30 minutes for the liquid gasket to set before operating the engine.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Chain Tensioner Cover
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install the front cover as follows:
1. Install a new O-ring on the cylinder block.
  CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying O-Ring On Cylinder Block
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2. Apply liquid gasket as shown.
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  
  CAUTION: The components must be installed within 5 minutes of the liquid gasket application. Then allow 30 minutes for the liquid gasket to set before operating the engine.
3. Check again that the timing alignment marks on the timing chain and on each sprocket are aligned. Then install the front cover.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Liquid Gasket Dimension
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4. Install the bolts in the numerical order as shown.
  M6 x 50 mm (1.97 in): No. 1, 20, 25, 26, 27
  
  M6 x 80 mm (3.15 in): No. 4, 5, 7
  
  M6 x 20 mm (0.79 in): All except the above
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Bolt Tightening Sequence Of Front Cover
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5. After tightening, re-tighten to the specified torque.
CAUTION: Be sure to wipe off any excess liquid gasket.
Install the intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (RH) (A) and intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (LH) (B) as follows:
- *: Cross mark (C) that cannot be seen after assembly
1. Apply liquid gasket (D) as shown.
  D: 2.6 - 3.6 mm (0.102 - 0.142 in) diameter
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve Cover (RH And LH)
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  
  CAUTION: The components must be installed within 5 minutes of the liquid gasket application. Then allow 30 minutes for the liquid gasket to set before operating the engine.
  
  CAUTION: The start and end of the liquid gasket application should be crossed at a position (C) that cannot be seen after attaching the cover.
2. Install the bolts in the numerical order as shown.
  - A: Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (RH)
  - B: Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (LH)
    
    Fig 7: Identifying Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
    Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install the crankshaft pulley.
- Install the key of the crankshaft.
- Insert the pulley by lightly tapping it.
CAUTION: Do not tap pulley on the side surface where the belt is installed (outer circumference).
Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Lock the crankshaft using suitable tool, then tighten the bolt.
- Perform the following steps for angular tightening:
1. Apply engine oil onto the threaded parts of the bolt and seating area.
2. Select the one most visible notch of the four on the bolt flange. Corresponding to the selected notch, put a alignment mark (such as paint) on the crankshaft pulley.
  Crankshaft pulley bolt torque
  
  Step 1: 93.1 N.m (9.5 kg-m, 69 ft-lb)
  
  Step 2: additional 90° (angle tightening)
  
  Tool number: KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Fig 8: Identifying Aligning Mark And Line On Crankshaft Pulley
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Rotate the crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from engine front) to check for parts interference.
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse of order of removal.