Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install new cylinder head gasket.
Turn crankshaft until No. 1 piston is set at TDC.
- Crankshaft key should line up with the right bank cylinder center line as shown below.
  
  Fig 1: Aligning Crankshaft Key
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install cylinder head follow the steps below to tighten cylinder head bolts in numerical order as shown below.
CAUTION: If cylinder head bolts re-used, check their outer diameters before installation. Refer to "CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS OUTER DIAMETER ".

Step a : 98 N.m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb)

Step b : Loosen to 0 N.m in the reverse order of tightening.

Step c : 39.2 N.m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)

Step d : 90° clockwise

Step e : 90° clockwise

Fig 2: Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 3: Checking Cylinder Head Bolts Angle
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
After installing cylinder head, measure distance between front end faces of cylinder block and cylinder head (left and right banks).
Standard : 14.1 - 14.9 mm (0.555 - 0.587 in)
- If the measured value is out of the standard, re-install cylinder head.
  
  Fig 4: Checking Distance Between Front End Faces Of Cylinder Block And Cylinder Head (Left And Right Banks)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Installation of the remaining parts is in the reverse order of removal.