Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install timing chain and related parts. Refer to "TIMING CHAIN ".
Hammer dowel pins (right and left) into front timing chain case up to a point close to taper in order to shorten protrusion length.

Fig 1: Installing Dowel Pins Into Front Timing Chain Case
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install new front oil seal on the front timing chain case.
- Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip.
- Install it so that each seal lip is oriented as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 2: Install New Front Oil Seal On The Front Timing Chain Case
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Using suitable drift [outer diameter: 60 mm (2.36 in)], press-fit oil seal until it becomes flush with front timing chain case end face.
- Make sure the garter spring is in position and seal lip is not inverted.
Fig 3: Using Suitable Drift, Press-Fit Oil Seal Until It Becomes Flush With Front Timing Chain Case End Face
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install water pump cover and chain tensioner cover to front timing chain case.
- Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser [SST: WS39930000 ( - )] to front timing chain case as shown in the figure.
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to " RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
Fig 4: Applying Continuous Bead Of Liquid Gasket With Tube Presser To Front Timing Chain Case
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install front timing chain case as follows:
1. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser [SST: WS39930000 ( - )] to front timing chain case back side as shown in the figure.
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to " RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  
  Fig 5: Applying Continuous Bead Of Liquid Gasket With Tube Presser To Front Timing Chain Case Back Side
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Install new oil pan gasket.
  - Apply liquid gasket to oil pan gasket as shown in the figure.
    Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to " RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
    
    Fig 6: Applying Liquid Gasket To Oil Pan Gasket
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  - Align notch of front timing chain case with protrusion of oil pan gasket.
    
    Fig 7: Aligning Notch Of Front Timing Chain Case With Protrusion Of Oil Pan Gasket
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  - Apply liquid gasket with tube presser [SST: WS39930000 ( - )] to top surface of oil pan (upper) as shown in the figure.
    Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to " RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  Fig 8: Applying Liquid Gasket With Tube Presser To Top Surface Of Oil Pan (Upper)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Install new O-rings on rear timing chain case.
  
  Fig 9: Installing O-Rings On Rear Timing Chain Case
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
4. Assemble front timing chain case as follows:
  1. Fit lower end of front timing chain case tightly onto top face of oil pan (upper). From the fitting point, make entire front timing chain case contact rear timing chain case completely.
    CAUTION: Be careful that oil pan gasket is in place.
    
    Fig 10: Fitting Lower End Of Front Timing Chain Case Tightly Onto Top Face Of Oil Pan (Upper)
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Since front timing chain case is offset for difference of bolt holes, tight bolts temporarily with holding front timing chain case from front and top as shown in the figure.
  3. Same as the step II, insert dowel pin with holding front timing chain case from front and top completely.
  Fig 11: Tight Bolts Temporarily With Holding Front Timing Chain Case From Front & Top
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
5. Tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque in numerical order as shown in the figure.
  - There are two type of mounting bolts. Refer to the following for locating bolts.
    M8 bolts: 1, 2
    - Torque Specification: 25.5 - 31.3 N.m (2.6 - 3.2 kg-m, 19 - 23 ft-lb)
    M6 bolts: Except the above
    - Torque Specification: 11.7 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kg-m, 9 - 10 ft-lb)
  Fig 12: Tighten Mounting Bolts To The Specified Torque In Numerical Order
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
6. After all bolts tightened, retighten them to the specified torque in numerical order as shown in the figure.
Install two mounting bolts in front of oil pan (upper) in numerical order as shown in the figure.
- Torque Specification :15.7 - 18.6 N.m (1.6 - 1.9 kg-m, 12 - 13 ft-lb)
Fig 13: Install Two Mounting Bolts In Front Of Oil Pan (Upper) In Numerical Order
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install oil pan (lower). Refer to "OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ".
Install right and left intake valve timing control covers as follows:
1. Install new seal rings in shaft grooves.
2. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser [SST: WS39930000 ( - )] to intake valve timing control covers as shown in the figure.
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to " RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  
  Fig 14: Installing Seal Rings In Shaft Grooves
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Install new collared O-rings in front timing chain case oil hole (left and right sides).
  
  Fig 15: Installing Collared O-Rings In Front Timing Chain Case Oil Hole
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
4. Being careful not to move seal ring from the installation groove, align dowel pins on front timing chain case with the holes to install intake valve timing control covers.
5. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.
Fig 16: Tightening Mounting Bolts In Numerical Order
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Install crankshaft pulley as follows:
1. Fix crankshaft using ring gear stopper [SST: KV10117700 (J44716)].
2. Install crankshaft pulley, taking care not to damage front oil seal.
  - When press-fitting crankshaft pulley with plastic hammer, tap on its center portion (not circumference).
3. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt.
  - Torque Specifications: 39.2 - 49.0 N.m (4.0 - 5.0 kg-m, 29 - 36 ft-lb)
4. Put a paint mark on crankshaft pulley aligning with angle mark on crankshaft pulley bolt. Then, further retighten bolt by 60 to 65 degrees [Target: 60 degrees (equivalent to one graduation)].
Fig 17: Tightening Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from front) to confirm it turns smoothly.
Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
NOTE: If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in the guide may generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.