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Removal and Installation: Installation

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  1. Before installing the rear timing chain case, remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from mating surface using a scraper.
    • Also remove old sealant from mating surface of cylinder block.
      Fig 1: Removing Sealant From Mating Surface Using Scraper
      G04886108Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the bolt hole and thread.
    Fig 2: Removing Sealant From Bolt Hole And Thread
    G04886045Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Before installing the front cam bracket, remove the old RTV Silicone Sealant from the mating surface using a scraper.
    CAUTION: Do not scratch the mating surface.
    Fig 3: Identifying Old RTV Silicone Sealant From Mating Surface
    G04886069Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Turn the crankshaft until No. 1 piston is set at TDC on the compression stroke.
    • The crankshaft key should line up with the right bank cylinder center line as shown.
    Fig 4: Aligning Crankshaft Key
    G04894177Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install new gaskets on the cylinder heads.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not rotate crankshaft and camshaft separately or valves will strike piston heads.
    • Do not reuse gaskets.
    Fig 5: Identifying Cylinder Head Gaskets
    G04886112Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Inspect the cylinder head bolts before installing the cylinder heads.
    CAUTION: Cylinder head bolts are tightened by degree rotation tightening method. Whenever the size difference between d1 and d2 exceeds the limit, replace the bolts with new ones.

    Limit (d1 - d2): 0.11 mm (0.0043 in) 

    • Lubricate threads and seat surfaces of the bolts with new engine oil.
    Fig 6: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts Dimension
    G04886113Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install the cylinder heads on the cylinder block. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the five stages in the numerical order as shown.
    Fig 7: Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Stage Graph
    G04886114Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Tightening procedure: 

      Cylinder head bolts 

      Step a: 98.1 N.m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb) 

      Step b :Loosen in the reverse order of tightening 

      Step c: 32.9 N.m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb) 

      Step d: 90° degrees rotation clockwise 

      Step e: 90° degrees rotation clockwise 

    Fig 8: Identifying RH Cylinder Head Bolts With Tightening Sequence
    G04886115Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 9: Identifying LH Cylinder Head Bolts With Tightening Sequence
    G04886116Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install camshaft chain tensioners on both sides of cylinder head.
    Fig 10: Identifying Camshaft Chain Tensioners
    G04886067Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Install exhaust and intake camshafts and camshaft brackets.
    • Intake camshaft has a drill mark on camshaft sprocket mounting flange  .
      Fig 11: Identifying Camshaft Brackets Mark
      G04886072Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Follow your identification marks made during removal, or follow the identification marks that are present on the new camshaft components for proper placement.
      CAMSHAFT COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION MARKS

      Bank INT/EXH ID mark Drill mark Paint marks
      M1 M2
      RH INT RE Yes Yes No
      EXH RE No No Yes
      LH INT LH Yes Yes No
      EXH LH No No Yes
    • Position the camshafts:

      RH exhaust camshaft dowel pin at about 10 o'clock

      LH exhaust camshaft dowel pin at about 2 o'clock.

      Fig 12: Identification Mark On Camshaft
      G04886073Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 13: Identifying Dowel Pin
      G04886074Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Before installing camshaft brackets, apply sealant to mating surface of No. 1 journal head.
    • Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
    • Install camshaft brackets in their original positions and direction. Align the stamp marks as shown.
      • Fig 14: Identifying Camshaft Brackets
      G04886075Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • If any part of valve assembly or camshaft is replaced, check and adjust the valve clearance. Refer to "VALVE CLEARANCE ".

      Valve clearance (cold) Intake: 0.26 - 0.34 mm (0.010 - 0.013 in) 

      Valve clearance (cold) Exhaust: 0.29 - 0.37 mm (0.011 - 0.015 in) 

    • Lubricate the threads and seat surfaces of the camshaft bracket bolts with new engine oil before installation.
    Fig 15: Aligning Stamp Marks
    G04886077Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Tighten the camshaft brackets in four steps in the order as shown.
    NOTE: Lubricate the threads and seat surfaces of the camshaft bracket bolts with new engine oil before installation.
    Camshaft bracket bolts 
    Step 1 (bolts 7 - 10): 1.96 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb) 
    Step 2 (bolts 1 - 6): 1.96 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb) 
    Step 3: 5.88 N.m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb) 
    Step 4: 10.4 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 92 in-lb) 
    Fig 16: Identifying Exhaust Camshaft Bracket Bolts (With Tightening Sequence)
    G04886078Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 17: Identifying Intake Camshaft Bracket Bolts (With Tightening Sequence)
    G04886079Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Install the IVT control solenoid valves with new gaskets.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse gaskets.
    Fig 18: Identifying Connectors And Remove Bank 1 And Bank 2 IVT Control Solenoid Valves
    G04886081Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Install the new O-rings on the cylinder block.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
    Fig 19: Identifying O-Rings On Cylinder Block
    G04904822Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Install the new O-rings on the cylinder head.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
    Fig 20: Identifying O-Rings From Front Of Cylinder Heads
    G04914784Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Apply sealant to the specified portion of the rear timing chain case. Refer to "LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ".
    • Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to "FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".
      Fig 21: Applying Sealant To Rear Timing Chain Case
      G04914897Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Before installation, wipe off the protruding sealant  .
  15. Align rear timing chain case with dowel pins, then install on cylinder head and block.
  16. Tighten rear chain case bolts in two stages.
    1. Tighten bolts in numerical order as shown.
    2. Retighten bolts in numerical order as shown.
  17. Install the coolant outlet housing.
    Fig 22: Rear Chain Case Bolts Tightening Sequence With Torque Specifications
    G04914898Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Install the intake manifold with a new gasket.
    • Tighten the bolts in the numerical order as shown.

      Step 1: 7.5 N.m (0.77 kg-m, 66 in-lb) 

      Step 2: 28.5 N.m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb) 

    CAUTION: Do not reuse gaskets.
    Fig 23: Identifying Intake Manifold Bolts (With Tightening Sequence)
    G04904595Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Install the fuel rail and injectors. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  20. Install the timing chains. Refer to "INSTALLATION ".
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