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Inspection After Disassembly: Assembly

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  1. Install valve guide. Refer to "VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT ".
  2. Install valve seat. Refer to "VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT ".
  3. Install new valve spring seats and new valve oil seals using Tool.

    Tool number : (J-39386) 

    • Install with valve oil seal drift to match dimension in illustration.
    NOTE: Dimension "H": Height measured before valve spring seat installation.

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Valve Oil Seal Height
    G04899764Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install the valves in their original position, as marked during disassembly.
  5. Install valve spring (uneven pitch type).
    • Install smaller pitch end (paint mark) to cylinder head side (valve spring seat side).
  6. Install valve spring retainer.

    Paint mark color Blue 

    Violet 

    Fig 2: Identifying Valve Spring Diameter
    G04878425Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install valve collet.

    Tool numbers : KV10116200 (J-26336-B) 

    : KV10115900 (J-26336-20) 

    : KV10109230 (-) 

    • Compress valve spring using Tool and install valve collet.
    • Tap stem edge lightly with plastic hammer after installation to check its installed condition.
  8. Install valve lifter.
    Fig 3: Compressing Valve Spring Using Tool Attachment
    G04899762Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Install spark plug tube as follows:
    1. Remove old liquid gasket from all cylinder head holes.
    2. Apply liquid gasket to area within approximately 12 mm (0.47 in) from edge of spark plug tube press fit side.
    3. Press fit the spark plug tube so that it height "H" is as specified, using suitable tool.

      Standard press fit height "H" : 38.55 - 38.65 mm (1.5177 - 1.5217 in) 

      Fig 4: Applying Liquid Gasket To Area
      G04899784Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      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.
  10. Install spark plug with spark plug wrench.
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