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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 new front oil seal on the front timing chain case. Apply new engine oil to the oil seal edges.
    NOTE: Install it so that each seal lip is oriented as shown.
    Fig 2: Applying Engine Oil To Both Oil Seal Lip And Dust Seal Lip
    G04878301Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    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.
  3. Install new O-rings on rear timing chain case.
    CAUTION: Use new O-rings for installation.
  4. 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.

      Tool number: WS39930000 (-) 

    • 2.6 - 3.6 mm (0.102 - 0.142 in) dia.
      • Fig 4: Silicone RTV Sealant To Front Timing Chain Case With Torque Specifications
      G04195892Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. 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 5: Applying Silicone RTV Sealant To Top Surface Of Oil Pan (Upper)
      G04195893Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. 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.
      2. Fig 6: Installing Lower End Of Front Timing Chain Case
      G04079883Courtesy 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.
      3. Fig 7: Inserting Dowel Pin
      G04079884Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. 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 8: Identifying Front Timing Chain Case Bolts In Sequence
    G04195896Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. 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) 

      • Fig 9: Timing Chain Case Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G04904668Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. 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: Upper Oil Pan Front Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G04195897Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install lower oil pan. Refer to Service Manual, EM Section.
  11. Install IVT control valve covers as follows:
    1. Install new collared O-rings in front cover oil hole (LH and RH sides).
      Fig 11: Installing 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 valve covers.
    3. Apply Silicone RTV Sealant to the IVT control valve covers.
      • Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
        Fig 12: Applying RTV Silicone Sealant To Control Covers
        G04904671Courtesy 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 valve covers.
      • Tighten the IVT control valve cover bolts in the order as shown.
        Fig 13: IVT Control Valve Cover Bolts Loosening Sequence
        G00565945Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      • A: Bank 1 (Conventional RH bank)
      • B: Bank 2 (Conventional LH bank)
      • C: Dowel pin hole

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

    Fig 14: Aligning Dowel Pins On Chain Case With Holes
    G04894037Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. 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 .
  13. 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 

  14. 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.
  15. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from front) to confirm it turns smoothly.
  16. Installation of the remaining components is in reverse order of removal.
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