Removal And Installation: Installation

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Apply liquid gasket to joint part of cylinder head and camshaft bracket following the steps below.
NOTE: Illustration shows an example of left bank side (zoomed in shows No. 1 camshaft bracket).
- Refer to illustration "a" to apply liquid gasket to joint part of No. 1 camshaft bracket and cylinder head.
- Refer to illustration "b" to apply liquid gasket in 90° degrees to illustration "a". Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. See RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS in GENERAL INFORMATION - TITAN article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
  
  Fig 1: Applying Liquid Gasket
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install rocker cover.
- Check if rocker cover gasket has dropped from installation groove of rocker cover.
- Tighten bolts in two steps separately in the numerical order shown in the figure.
  1. 1st step : 2.0 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 18 in-lb)
  2. 2nd step : 8.3 N.m (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
  CAUTION: Do not hold the rocker cover by the oil filler neck (right bank).
Fig 2: Rocker Cover Torque Sequence
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install PCV hose with the following procedure:
- Remove foreign materials from inside hose with compressed air using an air gun.
- The inserted length is within 25 - 30 mm (0.98 - 1.18 in) [Target: 25 mm (0.98 in)].
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.