Nissan Altima L32. Manual - part 654

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ROCKER COVER

7. Remove LH rocker cover bolts from cylinder head as shown.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Apply sealant to the areas on the front corners using Tool. 

• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to 

GI-15,

"Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"

.

• Tighten the rocker cover bolts in two steps in the order as

shown.

Removal and Installation RH

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the engine cover, using power tool.
2. Disconnect the mass air flow sensor electrical connector and remove the air cleaner assembly and air

intake tubes. Refer to 

EM-129, "Removal and Installation"

.

3. Remove the intake manifold collector using power tool. Remove gasket and the electric throttle control

actuator. Refer to 

EM-130, "Removal and Installation"

.

: Front

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Tool number

: WS39930000 ( — )

PBIC2474E

: Front

Rocker cover bolts
Step 1 

: 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb)

Step 2 

: 8.33 N·m (0.85 kg-m, 74 in-lb)

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ROCKER COVER

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4. Remove ignition coils. Refer to 

EM-145, "Removal and Installation RH"

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CAUTION:

Never shock ignition coils.

5. Remove camshaft position sensor.

CAUTION:

• Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at

sensor tip (A).

• Do not place sensors in a location where they are

exposed to magnetism.

6. Remove RH rocker cover bolts from cylinder head as shown.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Apply sealant to the areas on the front corners using Tool. 

• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to 

GI-15,

"Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"

.

• Tighten the rocker cover bolts in two steps in the order as shown.

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: Front

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Tool number

: WS39930000 ( — )

PBIC2474E

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ROCKER COVER

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Rocker cover bolts
Step 1 

: 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb)

Step 2 

: 8.33 N·m (0.85 kg-m, 74 in-lb)

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FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE

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FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE

Removal and Installation

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NOTE:

• This section describes procedures for removal/installation procedure of the front timing chain case and tim-

ing chain related parts without removing the oil pan (upper) from the vehicle.

• When oil pan (upper) needs to be removed or installed, or when rear timing chain case is removed or

installed, remove oil pans (upper and lower) first. Then remove front timing chain case, timing chain related

parts, and rear timing chain case in this order, and install in reverse order of removal. Refer to 

EM-162

.

• Refer to 

EM-162

 for component parts location. 

REMOVAL

1.

Gasket

2.

IVT control valve cover RH

3.

IVT valve RH

4.

IVT valve LH

5.

Water pump cover

6.

IVT control valve cover LH

7.

Crankshaft pulley

8.

Front oil seal

9.

Front timing chain case

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Follow installation procedure

 

 

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