Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install the front oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not scratch or nick the oil seal.

Fig 1: Installing Front Oil Seal Using Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install the chain tensioner cover (if removed).
- Apply liquid gasket as shown below.
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  CAUTION:
  - The components must be installed within 5 minutes of the liquid gasket application.
  - Then allow 30 minutes for the liquid gasket to set before operating the engine.
  Fig 2: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Chain Tensioner Cover
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install the front cover as follows:
1. Install a new O-ring on the cylinder block.
  CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying O-Ring On Cylinder Block
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2. Apply liquid gasket as shown below.
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  CAUTION:
  - The components must be installed within 5 minutes of the liquid gasket application.
  - Then allow 30 minutes for the liquid gasket to set before operating the engine.
3. Check again that the timing alignment marks on the timing chain and on each sprocket are aligned. Then install the front cover.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Timing Chain Cover
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
4. Install the bolts in the numerical order as shown below.
  M6 x 50 mm (1.97 in): No. 1, 20, 25, 26, 27
  
  M6 x 80 mm (3.15 in): No. 4, 5, 7
  
  M6 x 20 mm (0.79 in): All except the above
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Timing Chain Cover Mounting Bolts
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
5. After tightening, re-tighten to the specified torque.
  CAUTION: Be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid gasket oozing from the cover.
Install the intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (RH) (A) and intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (LH) (B) as follows:
- *: Cross mark (C) that cannot be seen after assembly
1. Apply liquid gasket (D) as shown below.
  D: 2.6 - 3.6 mm (0.102 - 0.142 in) dia.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area And Cross Mark On Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve Cover
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  CAUTION:
  - The start and end of the liquid gasket application should be crossed at a position (C) that cannot be seen after attaching the cover.
  - The components must be installed within 5 minutes of the liquid gasket application.
  - Then allow 30 minutes for the liquid gasket to set before operating the engine.
2. Install the bolts in the numerical order as shown below.
  - (A): Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (RH)
  - (B): Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (LH)
    
    Fig 7: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve Cover Mounting Bolts
    Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install the crankshaft pulley.
- Install the key of the crankshaft.
- Insert the pulley by lightly tapping it.
  CAUTION: Do not tap pulley on the side surface where the belt is installed (outer circumference).
Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Lock the crankshaft using tool (A), then tighten the bolt.
  Tool number - (J-47245)
- Perform the following steps for angular tightening:
  
  Fig 8: Securing Crankshaf Using Tool
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
1. Apply engine oil onto the threaded parts of the bolt and seating area.
2. Select the one most visible notch of the four on the bolt flange. Put an alignment mark (such as paint) on the crankshaft pulley to correspond to the selected notch.
  Crankshaft pulley bolt torque
  
  Step 1: 93.1 N.m (9.5 kg-m, 69 ft-lb)
  
  Step 2: additional 90° (angle tightening)
  
  Fig 9: Rotating Crankshaft Pulley
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Rotate the crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from engine front) to check for parts interference.
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.