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Removal and Installation: Installation

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  1. Install front timing chain case oil filter (2) (if necessary).
    GNSALBIA1316Z-316Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Insert front timing chain case oil filter (2) into the front timing chain case (1) to specified distance (A).
    • Ensure oil filter mesh remains intact during insertion into the front timing chain case (1).
    • Ensure oil filter mesh does not protrude from front timing chain case (1).

    (A)

    : 1.0 - 1.5 mm (0.039 - 0.059 in)
  2. Install dowel pins (right and left) into front timing chain case up to a point close to taper in order to shorten protrusion length.
    G04072930Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Be sure to place the dowel pins in original hole locations in the front timing chain case.
  3. Install the new front oil seal on the front timing chain case. Apply new engine oil to the oil seal edges.
    GNSAWBIA2365Z-365Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse the front oil seal.
    NOTE: Install it so that each seal lip is oriented as shown, above.

    (A)

    : Engine inside

    (B)

    : Oil seal lip

    (C)

    : Dust seal lip

    (D)

    : Engine outside
    1. Install the new front oil seal so that it becomes flush with the face of front timing chain case using suitable tool.
      G04072932Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Press fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting the oil seal.
      NOTE: Make sure the garter spring is in position and seal lip is not inverted.
  4. Install new O-rings (1) on rear timing chain case.
    GNSAWBIA0039Z-039Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.

    (A)

    : Bank 1 (RH)

    (B)

    : Bank 2 (LH)
  5. Apply liquid gasket to front timing chain case as shown, below.
    GNSDB119880Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants .
    • Before installation, wipe off the protruding liquid gasket.
    • (C): 2.6 - 3.6 mm (0.102 - 0.142 in) diameter.
    CAUTION:
    • Installation should be done within 5 minutes after applying liquid gasket.
    • Do not fill the engine with engine oil for at least 30 minutes after the components are installed to allow the liquid gasket to cure.
  6. Install the front timing chain case by aligning the dowel pin on the rear timing chain case with the dowel pin hole in front timing chain case.
  7. Loosely install the front timing chain case bolts.
    Fig 1: Front Timing Chain Case Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GNSJPBIA1640Z-640Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Bolt position

    Bolt diameter

    1, 2

    : 8 mm (0.31 in)

    3 - 22

    : 6 mm (0.24 in)
  8. Tighten the front timing chain case bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown, above.
    • Retighten the front timing chain case bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown, above.

    Bolt position

    Tightening specification

    1, 2

    : 28.4 N.m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)

    3 - 22

    : 12.7 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
  9. Install intake valve timing control cover (bank 1) and intake valve timing control cover (bank 2) using the following procedure:
    CAUTION: Do not reuse valve timing control cover (bank 1/bank 2) gaskets.
    1. Install new seal rings in shaft grooves.
      CAUTION:
      • When replacing seal rings, replace all rings with new ones on both intake valve timing control cover RH and intake valve timing control cover LH.
      • Do not reuse O-rings.
    2. Install intake valve timing control cover (bank 1) and intake valve timing control cover (bank 2) with new gaskets to front timing chain case.
      CAUTION: Ensure the seal ring remains in the shaft groove.
    3. Being careful not to move seal ring from the installation groove, align the dowel pins on the front timing chain case with the holes to install valve timing control covers.
    4. Tighten bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown, below.
      Fig 2: Intake Valve Timing Control Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
      GNSAWBIA3309Z-309Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Intake valve timing control cover bolts

      : 11.3 N.m (1.2 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)

      (A)

      : Bank 1 (RH)

      (B)

      : Bank 2 (LH)
  10. Install and tighten the electric intake valve timing control actuator (bank 1/ bank 2) to the specified torque.

    Electric intake valve timing control actuator (bank 1/ bank 2) bolts

    : 9 N.m (0.9 kg-m, 80 in-lb)
  11. Install crankshaft pulley and tighten the bolt in two steps.
    • Lubricate thread and seat surface of the bolt with new engine oil.
    • For the second step, angle tighten using Tool.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not damage the front oil seal when inserting crankshaft pulley.
    • Use only brass or plastic hammer if tapping on the crankshaft pulley.
    • Do not hammer on pulley grooves.

    Step 1

    : 90 N.m (9.2 kg-m, 66 ft-lb)

    Step 2

    : 90 deg. (+0 deg. /-6 deg.) clockwise

    Tool number

    : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
  12. Remove the Tool to unlock the drive plate.

    Tool number

    :--(J-50288)
    CAUTION: Do not damage the ring gear teeth or the signal plate teeth behind the ring gear when removing the Tool.
  13. Install components removed to obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder using the following procedure:
    1. Install rocker cover (bank 1) using the following procedure:
      CAUTION: Do not reuse rocker cover (bank 1) gasket.
      1. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 mm) bead of sealant to the areas on the front corners using a suitable tool.
        GNSALBIA3210Z-210Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

        Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants .

        CAUTION:
        • Installation should be done within 5 minutes after applying liquid gasket.
        • Do not fill the engine with engine oil for at least 30 minutes after the components are installed to allow the sealant to cure.

        (1)

        : Camshaft bracket

        (2)

        : Cylinder head

        (A)

        : 4 mm (0.16 in)

        (B)

        : 5 mm (0.20 in)

        (C)

        : 4 mm (0.16 in)

        (E)

        : 10 mm (0.39 in)
      2. Tighten the rocker cover bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown, below.
        Fig 3: Rocker Cover (Bank 1) Bolt Tightening Sequence
        GNSAWBIA0705Z-705Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

        Rocker cover bolts

        Step 1

        : 1.96 N.m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb)

        Step 2

        : 8.33 N.m (0.85 kg-m, 74 in-lb)

        SYMBOL

        : Engine front
    2. Install rocker cover (bank 2) using the following procedure:
      CAUTION: Do not reuse rocker cover (bank 2) gasket.
      1. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 mm) bead of sealant to the areas on the front corners using a suitable tool.
        GNSALBIA3210Z-210Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

        Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants .

        CAUTION:
        • Installation should be done within 5 minutes after applying liquid gasket.
        • Do not fill the engine with engine oil for at least 30 minutes after the components are installed to allow the sealant to cure.

        (1)

        : Camshaft bracket

        (2)

        : Cylinder head

        (A)

        : 4 mm (0.16 in)

        (B)

        : 5 mm (0.20 in)

        (C)

        : 4 mm (0.16 in)

        (E)

        : 10 mm (0.39 in)
      2. Tighten the rocker cover bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown, below.
        Fig 4: Rocker Cover (Bank 2) Bolt Tightening Sequence
        GNSAWBIA3308Z-308Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

        Rocker cover bolts

        Step 1

        : 1.96 N.m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb)

        Step 2

        : 8.33 N.m (0.85 kg-m, 74 in-lb)
    3. Install spark plugs and ignition coils. Refer to Exploded View .
    4. Connect the exhaust camshaft position sensor (bank 2), exhaust camshaft position sensor (bank 1), intake camshaft position sensor (bank 2), intake camshaft position sensor (bank 1) harness connectors.
    5. Install O-ring to high pressure fuel pump.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not reuse O-ring.
      • Handle O-ring with bare hands. Do not wear gloves.
      • Lubricate O-ring with new engine oil.
      • Check that O-ring and its mating part are free of foreign material.
      • When installing O-ring, be careful not to scratch it with suitable tool or fingernails. Also be careful not to twist or stretch O-ring. If O-ring was stretched while it was being attached, do not insert it immediately into front cover.
      • Insert new O-ring straight into high pressure fuel pump. Do not decenter or twist it.
    6. Rotate engine clockwise and visually check for bottom dead center of high pressure fuel pump lobe on camshaft.
    7. Apply clean engine oil to high pressure fuel pump bore.
    8. Install high pressure fuel pump and tighten the bolts using the following procedure:
      CAUTION:
      • Do not reuse O-ring.
      • Do not disassemble plunger on bottom of high pressure fuel pump.
      NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to lifter contact surface and O-ring.
      1. Tighten bolts one revolution while alternating sides until high pressure fuel pump is mated to No. 1 camshaft bracket.
      2. Tighten bolts to the specified torque.

        High pressure fuel pump bolts

        : 26.5 N.m (2.7 kg-m, 20 ft-lb)
    9. Connect harness connector to high pressure fuel pump.
    10. Install fuel feed tube using the following procedure:
      CAUTION:
      • When removing fuel feed tube (pump side), always replace fuel feed tube (bank side) together with fuel feed tube (pump side).
      • Do not reuse fuel feed tube (pump side).
      • Do not use fuel feed tube (pump side) if its terminal tip is damaged.
      • Observe the tightening order and the tightening torque.
      1. Apply clean engine oil to the inside of flare nut and seating surfaces.
      2. Install fuel feed tube and fuel feed tube bracket and hand tighten in the sequence shown, below.
        Fig 5: Fuel Feed Tube And Fuel Feed Tube Bracket Bolt Tightening Sequence
        GNSAWBIA0291Z-291Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
        CAUTION: When temporarily tightening flare nut, place pipe in the center of the nut inner diameter.
        NOTE: Should be no gap between fuel feed tube, fuel feed tube bracket and rear timing chain case.
      3. Temporarily tighten fuel feed tube flare nuts to the specified torque in reverse of the sequence shown, above.

        Flare nut

        : 15 N.m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
      4. Tighten fuel feed tube nuts to the specified torque in reverse of the sequence shown, above.
        NOTE: Repeat step twice.

        Flare nut

        : 36.0 N.m (3.7 kg-m, 27 ft-lb)
      5. Tighten fuel feed tube bracket to the specified torque in reverse of the sequence shown, above.

        Bolt

        : 13.5 N.m (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)
    11. Connect fuel feed hose (1) to high pressure fuel pump (2).
      GNSALBIA3213Z-213Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      (A)

      : Clip
    12. Install high pressure fuel pump insulator.
      NOTE: High pressure fuel pump insulator should be free from distortion when installed.
    13. Tighten high pressure fuel pump cover bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown, below.
      Fig 6: High Pressure Fuel Pump Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
      GNSALBIA3223Z-223Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      High pressure fuel pump cover bolts

      : 11.0 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)

      SYMBOL

      : Engine front
    14. Install insulator. Refer to Exploded View .
    15. Install intake manifold studs (if removed). Refer to Exploded View .
    16. Install intake manifold and tighten intake manifold nuts and bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown, below.
      Fig 7: Intake Manifold Nut And Bolt Tightening Sequence
      GNSALBIA3198Z-198Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Do not reuse intake manifold gaskets.

      Step 1

      : 7.4 N.m (0.75 kg-m, 65 in-lb)

      Step 2

      : 25.5 N.m (2.6 kg-m, 19 ft-lb)

      SYMBOL

      : Engine front
    17. Install intake manifold collector and tighten intake manifold collector bolts and nuts in the order as shown, below.
      Fig 8: Intake Manifold Collector Bolt And Nut Tightening Sequence
      GNSDB113996Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Do not reuse intake manifold collector gasket.

      Intake manifold collector nuts and bolts

      : 11.0 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)
    18. Install electric throttle control actuator and tighten electric throttle control actuator bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown, below.
      Fig 9: Electric Throttle Control Actuator Bolt Tightening Sequence
      GNSAWBIA2709Z-709Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Do not reuse electric throttle control actuator gasket.
      NOTE: After installation, re-calibrate the electric throttle control actuator as follows:
      • Perform the "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" when harness connector of the electric throttle control actuator is disconnected. Refer to Description .
      • Perform the "Idle Air Volume Learning" when the electric throttle control actuator is replaced. Refer to Description .
      • Perform the "Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning" when the electric throttle control actuator is replaced. Refer to Description .
  14. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from front) to confirm it turns smoothly.
  15. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
    CAUTION: Perform ELECTRIC IVT CONTROL ACTUATOR POSITION LEARNING. Refer to Description .
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