Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.

Install rear timing chain case as follows:
- Install new O-rings (1) onto cylinder block.
  CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Block New O-Rings
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
1. Apply liquid gasket with the tube presser (commercial service tool) to rear timing chain case back side as shown in the illustration.
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to , "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  CAUTION:
  - For "A" in the figure, completely wipe out liquid gasket extended on a portion touching at engine coolant.
  - Apply liquid gasket on installation position of water pump and cylinder head very completely.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Liquid Gasket Installation Position
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Align rear timing chain case with dowel pins (bank 1 and bank 2) on cylinder block and install rear timing chain case.
  - Check O-rings stay in place during installation to cylinder block and cylinder head.
3. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the illustration.
  - There are two types of mounting bolts. Refer to the following for locating bolts.
    Bolt length: Bolt position
    
    20 mm (0.79 in) : 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    
    16 mm (0.63 in) : Except the above
    
    Torque Specifications: 12.7 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
    
    Fig 3: Tightening Sequence Of Rear Timing Chain Case Mounting Bolts (Reverse For Loosening)
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
4. After all bolts tightening, retighten them to the specified in numerical order as shown in the illustration.
  - If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
5. After installing rear timing chain case (1), check the surface height difference between the following parts on the oil pan (upper) mounting surface.
  
  Fig 4: Checking Surface Height Difference Between Rear Timing Chain Case To Cylinder Block
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Standard
  
  Rear timing chain case to cylinder block:
  
  -0.24 to 0.14 mm (-0.009 to 0.006 in)
  - If not within the standard, repeat the installation procedure.
Install water pump with new O-rings. Refer to , "EXPLODED VIEW ".
Install front timing chain case and timing chain. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
After installing front timing chain case, check the surface height difference between the following parts on the oil pan (upper) mounting surface.
Standard

Front timing chain case to rear timing chain case:

-0.14 to 0.14 mm (-0.006 to 0.006 in)
- If not within the standard, repeat the installation procedure.
  
  Fig 5: Checking Surface Height Difference Between Front Timing Chain Case To Rear Timing Chain Case
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.