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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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  1. Install the valve guide if necessary. Refer to "VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT ".
  2. Install the valve seat if necessary. Refer to "VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT ".
  3. Install the valve oil seal using Tool.

    Tool number: KV10115600 (J-38958) 

    • Apply new engine oil on the new valve oil seal joint and seal lip.
    • Install the valve oil seal to the specified height "H".

      Height "H" (Without valve spring seat installed) 

      Intake and exhaust: 14.3 - 14.9 mm (0.563 - 0.587 in) 

      Fig 1: Installing Valve Oil Seal
      G03601156Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install valves.
  5. Install valve spring seats.
  6. Install valve springs.
    • Install narrow pitch (Paint mark side) to cylinder head side.
  7. Install valve spring retainers.
    Fig 2: Identifying Valve Spring Wide And Narrow Pitches
    G03601157Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Install the valve collet using Tool.

    Tool number: KV10116200 (J-26336-B) 

    : KV10115900 (J-26336-20) 

    : KV10109220 ( - ) 

    CAUTION: When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.
    Fig 3: Installing Valve Collet
    G03601158Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Install valve lifters.
    • Install removed parts in there same locations.
    • If installing new lifters, select the correct size lifter for proper valve clearance. Refer to "VALVE CLEARANCE ".
  10. Install the spark plug tube if necessary, following the procedure below.
    1. Remove any old liquid gasket adhering to the cylinder-head spark plug tube hole.
    2. Apply liquid gasket to area within approximately 12 mm (0.47 in) from the edge of the spark plug tube press-fit side.
      Fig 4: Identifying Liquid Gasket Application Area
      G03601159Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to " RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS  "  .

    3. Press-fit the spark plug tube to the specified height "H" using suitable tool.

      Standard press-fit height "H": 38.4 - 39.4 mm (1.512 - 1.551 in) 

      CAUTION:
      • When press-fitting, take care not to deform the spark plug tube.
      • After press-fitting, wipe off any liquid gasket protruding onto the cylinder-head upper face.
  11. Install spark plugs.
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