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Removal and Installation: Installation

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  1. Install Tool (A) in the locations shown.
    GNSALBIA2508Z-508Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Tool

    :-- - (J-54403)

    (1)

    : Oil pump
  2. Immediately before installing the front cover, clean all sealing surfaces and chamfers with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth. After the surface is clean, prepare it with Bonderite M-NT 5700 or equivalent wipe. Allow the surfaces to dry before applying sealant.
    NOTE:
    • The cylinder block, cylinder heads, block stiffening plate, and front cover sealing surfaces must be clean and dry before installing the front cover.
    • Be sure that tools and hands are free of oil before installing the front cover.
    • The cleaning and surface preparation procedures must be followed to reduce the possibility of oil leaks from the front cover.
  3. Install the front cover gaskets (1) into the grooves of the front cover (2).
    GNSALBIA2501Z-501Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse the front cover gaskets.
    NOTE: Install the pads on the front cover gaskets first. Continue to press the seal between the pads, then press in the remaining seal. Make sure the seal is pressed firmly inside the groove. Make sure the seal is pressed firmly inside the groove.
  4. Apply a drop of Loctite 5900 RTV or equivalent sealant (B) to the front cover in the six locations (A), as shown.
    GNSALBIA2511Z-511Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not apply more than the recommended amount (C) of sealant to the sealing surface. Too much sealant can obstruct oil passages.

    (C)

    : 9 mm (0.35 in)
    NOTE: The front cover must be installed and hand-tightened within 5 minutes of applying the sealant. Final application of torque must be completed within 30 minutes of the application of the form in place gasket.
  5. Install the front cover over the Tool and install the bolts.
    NOTE: Before installing the bolts, apply Loctite 242 or equivalent thread locking sealant to the bolt threads.

    Tool

    :-- - (J-54403)
    1. Make sure the bolts are installed in the correct location.
      GNSALBIA2938Z-938Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE: Bolt (C) does not have a tapered point.

      (A)

      : 25 mm (0.98 in)

      (B)

      : 25 mm (0.98 in)

      (C)

      : 25 mm (0.98 in)

      (D)

      : 40 mm (1.57 in)

      (E)

      : 50 mm (1.97 in)

      (F)

      : 80 mm (3.15 in)

      (G)

      : 110 mm (4.33 in)

      (H)

      : 140 mm (5.51 in)

      (J)

      : 90 mm (3.54 in)
  6. Torque the bolts to specification in the sequence shown.
    GNSALBIA2513Z-513Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Step 1

    : 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7 ft-lb)

    Step 2

    : 15 N.m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)

    Step 3

    : 18 N.m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
    NOTE: There are 25 bolts used in the front cover and an additional two bolts to mount the vacuum pump. Check that all bolts have been installed and tightened.
  7. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE: Operate the engine and check for leaks.
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