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Disassembly And Assembly: Assembly

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  1. If necessary install the valve guide. Refer to VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT .
  2. If necessary install valve seat. Refer to VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT 
  3. Using tool install valve oil seal.
    • Apply engine oil on new valve oil seal joint and seal lip.
    1. Tool number: KV10115600 (J-38958) 
    Fig 1: Installing Valve Oil Seal
    G00343811Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install valves.
    • Install larger diameter to intake side.
  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 Narrow Pitch (Paint Mark Side) Of Valve Spring
    G00343812Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Using tool install valve collets.
    1. Tool number: KV10116200 (J-26336-B) 
    2. KV10115900 (J-26336-20) 
    3. KV10109230 ( - ) 
    CAUTION: When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.
  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 .
    Fig 3: Installing Valve Spring Retainers
    G00343813Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install spark plug tube.
    • Press-fit spark plug tube following procedure below.
    • Remove old liquid gasket adhering to cylinder-head mounting hole.
    • Apply liquid gasket to area within approximately 12 mm (0.47 in) from edge of spark plug tube press-fit side. Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. See RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS in GENERAL INFORMATION - TITAN article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
    • Using a drift, press-fit spark plug tube so that its height "H" is as specified in the figure.
      Fig 4: Applying Liquid Gasket
      G00343814Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      1. Standard press-fit height "H": 38.4 - 39.4 mm (1.512 - 1.551 in) 
      CAUTION:
      • When press-fitting, take care not to deform spark plug tube.
      • After press-fitting, wipe off liquid gasket protruding onto cylinder-head upper face.
  11. Install spark plugs.
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