Removal And Installation: Installation

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Apply liquid gasket to joint part of cylinder head and camshaft bracket as follows:
NOTE: Illustration shows an example of left-bank side (zoomed in shows No. 1 camshaft bracket). Apply only to No. 1 camshaft bracket for right-bank side.

Fig 1: Applying Liquid Gasket To Specified Locations
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
1. Refer to illustration "a" to apply liquid gasket to joint part of No. 1 and No. 6 camshaft bracket and cylinder head.
2. Refer to illustration "b" to apply liquid gasket in 90 degrees to illustration "a".
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
Install rocker cover.
- Check if rocker cover gasket is not dropped from installation groove of rocker cover.
Tighten bolts in two steps separately in order numbers in illustration.
CAUTION: Do not hold oil filler neck (right bank) not to damage it.

1st step: 2.0 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 18 in-lb)

2nd step: 8.4 N.m (0.85 kg-m, 74 in-lb)

Fig 2: Installing Rocker Cover Bolts Numerical Order
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install in the reverse order of removal.