Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install new O-rings to water pump.
- Apply engine oil and engine coolant to O-rings as shown in the figure.
- Locate O-ring with white paint mark to engine front side.
Fig 1: Installing O-Rings To Water Pump
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Install water pump.
CAUTION: Do not allow cylinder block to nip O-rings when install water pump.
- Make sure that timing chain and water pump sprocket are engaged.
- Insert water pump by tightening mounting bolts alternately and evenly.
Fig 2: Installing Water Pump
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Install timing chain tensioner (primary) as follows:
1. Remove dust and foreign material completely from backside of timing chain tensioner (primary) and from installation area of rear timing chain case.
2. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise so that timing chain on the timing chain tensioner (primary) side is loose.
3. Install timing chain tensioner (primary).
4. Remove stopper pin.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Stopper Pin
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5. Make sure again that timing chain and water pump sprocket are engaged.
Install chain tensioner cover and water pump cover as follows:
1. Before installing, remove all traces of old liquid gasket from mating surface of water pump cover and chain tensioner cover using scraper. Also remove traces of old liquid gasket from the mating surface of front timing chain case.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Traces Of Old Liquid Gasket From Mating Surface
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser [SST: WS39930000 (-)] to mating surface of chain tensioner cover and water pump cover.
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  
  CAUTION: Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
3. Tighten mounting bolts.
Fig 5: Applying Continuous Bead Of Liquid Gasket
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Install water drain plug (front) on water pump side of cylinder block.
Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
- After starting engine, let idle for three minutes, then rev engine up to 3, 000 rpm under no load to purge air from the high-pressure chamber of chain tensioner. Engine may produce a rattling noise. This indicates that air still remains in the chamber and is not a matter of concern.