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Removal And Installation: Installation

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  1. Install dowel pins (right and left) into front timing chain case up to a point close to taper in order to shorten protrusion length.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Dowel Pins (Right And Left) Into Front Timing Chain
    G04195889Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Install the front oil seal on the front timing chain case. Apply new engine oil to the oil seal edges.
    • Install it so that each seal lip is oriented as shown.
      Fig 2: Identifying Inner & Outer Seal Lips
      G04073333Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install the new front oil seal so that it becomes flush with the face with front timing chain case using suitable drift.
    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.
    Fig 3: Installing Oil Seal Using Suitable Drift
    G04195891Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install new collared O-rings on front timing chain case oil hole (left and right sides).
    Fig 4: Locating O-Rings
    G04072916Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Apply Silicone RTV Sealant to front timing chain case as shown.
    • Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
    • Before installation, wipe off the protruding sealant.
      • Fig 5: Silicone RTV Sealant To Front Timing Chain Case With Torque Specifications
      G04195892Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Apply Silicone RTV Sealant to top surface of oil pan (upper) as shown.
    • Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
      Fig 6: Identifying Silicone RTV Sealant To Top Surface Of Oil Pan (Upper)
      G04195893Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install front timing chain case.
    1. Install lower end of front timing chain case tightly onto top surface of oil pan (upper).
      CAUTION: Be careful that oil pan gasket is in place.
      Fig 7: Identifying Front Timing Chain Case
      G04195894Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. While pressing front timing chain case from its front and top as shown, hammer dowel pin until the outer end becomes flush with surface using suitable tool.

      Install dowel pin on the rear timing chain case into dowel pin hole in front timing chain case.

      Fig 8: Pressing Front Timing Chain Case From Its Front And Top
      G04195895Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Loosely install the front timing chain case bolts.

    Bolt position - Bolt diameter 

    1, 2 : 8 mm (0.31 in) 

    3 - 22 : 6 mm (0.24 in) 

    Fig 9: Identifying Front Timing Chain Case Bolts (With Tightening Sequence)
    G04195896Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Tighten the front timing chain case bolts in the order as shown.
    • Retighten the front timing chain case bolts in the order as shown.

      Bolt position - Tightening specification 

      1, 2 : 28.5 N.m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb) 

      3 - 22 : 12.8 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb) 

  10. Install the upper oil pan front bolts in the order as shown.

    Upper oil pan front bolts : 22.0 Nm (2.2 kg-m, 16 ft-lb) 

    Fig 10: Identifying Upper Oil Pan Front Bolts (With Tightening Sequence)
    G04195897Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Install lower oil pan. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  12. Install IVT control valve covers as follows:
    1. Install new collared O-rings in front cover oil hole (LH and RH sides).
      Fig 11: Identifying Collared O-Rings In Front Cover Oil Hole
      G04195898Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Install new seal rings on the IVT control covers.
    3. Apply Silicone RTV Sealant to the IVT control covers.
      • Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
        Fig 12: Identifying Seal Rings On IVT Control Covers
        G04195899Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • Being careful not to move the seal ring from the installation groove, align the dowel pins on the chain case with the holes to install the IVT control covers.
      • Tighten the intake valve timing control cover bolts in the order as shown.

        Intake valve timing control cover bolts : 11.3 N.m (1.2 kg-m, 100 in-lb) 

        Fig 13: Locating Left And Right Dowel Holes
        G04072915Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Apply liquid gasket and install the water pump cover, if removed. Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
  14. Install crankshaft pulley and tighten the bolt in two steps.
    • Lubricate thread and seat surface of the bolt with new engine oil.
    • Apply a paint mark for the second step of angle tightening.

      Step 1 : 44 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 32 ft-lb) 

      Step 2 : 84° - 90° degrees clockwise 

      Fig 14: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley And Bolt
      G04195902Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Remove the Ring Gear Stopper Tool.

    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.
  16. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from front) to confirm it turns smoothly.
  17. Installation of the remaining components is in reverse order of removal.
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