Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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).
1. Refer to illustration "a" to apply liquid gasket to joint part of No.1 camshaft bracket and cylinder head.
2. Refer to illustration "b" to apply liquid gasket 90° to illustration "a".
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to " RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS " .
  
  Fig 1: Applying Liquid Gasket To Joint Part Of Cylinder Head And Camshaft Bracket
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the rocker cover.
- Make sure the new rocker cover gasket is installed in the groove of the rocker cover.
- Tighten the bolts in two steps in the numerical order shown.
  1st step: 2.0 N.m (0.2 kg-m, 18 in-lb)
  
  2nd step: 8.3 N.m (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Rocker Cover Bolts
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  CAUTION: Do not hold the rocker cover by the oil filler neck (right bank).
Install the PCV hose.
NOTE:
- Remove foreign materials from inside the hose using compressed air.
- 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.