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Removal and Installation: Installation

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  1. Before installation, remove any old Silicone RTV Sealant from component mating surfaces using a scraper.
    CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces.
    NOTE: Remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the bolt holes and threads.
    Fig 1: Identifying All Old Silicone RTV Sealant From Bolt Holes And Threads
    G04886045Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Before installing the front cam bracket, remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the mating surface using a scraper.
    CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces.
    Fig 2: Removing Sealant From Mating Surface Using Scraper
    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 3: Identifying Crankshaft Key
    G04894177Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install camshaft chain tensioners on both sides of cylinder head.
    Fig 4: Identifying Chain Tensioner And Stopper Pin
    G04886067Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install valve lifters.
    NOTE: Install them in original positions.
  6. Install exhaust and intake camshafts and camshaft brackets.
    • Intake camshaft has a drill mark on camshaft sprocket mounting flange.
      Fig 5: Identifying Drill Mark On Exhaust And Intake
      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 camshafts components for proper placement and direction of the components.
      CAMSHAFTS 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
      Fig 6: Identification Mark On Camshaft
      G04886073Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Position the camshafts:

      RH exhaust camshaft dowel pin at about 10 o'clock.

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

      Fig 7: Identifying Dowel Pin
      G04886074Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Before installing camshaft brackets, apply sealant to mating surface of No. 1 camshaft bracket.
    • Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent.  Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS "
      Fig 8: Identifying Camshaft Brackets
      G04886075Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Before installation, wipe off any protruding sealant.
    • Refer to "LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ".
      Fig 9: Identifying Camshaft Brackets Dimension
      G04886076Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Install camshaft brackets in their original positions and direction. Align the stamp marks as shown.
    • If checking and adjusting any part of valve assembly or camshaft, check valve clearance according to the reference data. 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) 

    Fig 10: Aligning Stamp Marks
    G04886077Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Tighten the camshaft brackets in the four steps, in the order as shown.

    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 11: Identifying Exhaust Camshaft Bracket Bolts (With Tightening Sequence) (RH)
    G04886078Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 12: Identifying Intake Camshaft Bracket Bolts (With Tightening Sequence) (LH)
    G04886079Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Measure difference in levels between front end faces of No. 1 camshaft bracket and cylinder head.

    Standard: - 0.14 (- 0.0055 in) 

    • If measurement is outside the specified range, replace camshaft and camshaft bracket.
    Fig 13: Measuring Between Front End Faces Of No. 1 Camshaft Bracket And Cylinder Head
    G04878338Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install the IVT control solenoid valves with new gaskets.
    Fig 14: Identifying Connectors And Remove Bank 1 And Bank 2 IVT Control Solenoid Valves
    G04886081Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. If necessary, install camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (RH and LH bank.)
  12. Install the fuel rail and injectors. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  13. Install the timing chains. Refer to "INSTALLATION ".
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