Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Mark the valves (1) to identify their locations and draw a line (A) on each valve toward the fuel injector bore (B).NOTE: The location of the mark on the valve will help identify the location of the valve in the cylinder head and its relation to the valve seat prior to removal.
- Compress the valve springs (1) with suitable tool (A).
- Remove the valve collets (2) with a suitable magnetic tool.NOTE: Use care to not drop the valve collets into the cylinder head.
- Remove the suitable tool (A).NOTE: Bank 2 shown, Bank 1 similar.
- Remove the valve spring retainers (1) and valve springs (2).
- Remove the valve guide seals (3).CAUTION: Do not reuse valve guide seal.NOTE: Bank 2 shown, Bank 1 similar.
- Remove the intake valves (1) and exhaust valves (2).