Frontier XE 4WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1998)
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After installation remove the pin to release piston.
3. Install camshaft sprocket cover
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Use a scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from mating surface
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Also remove traces of liquid gasket from mating surface of cylinder block
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Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to camshaft sprocket cover
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Use Nissan Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant, Part No. 999 MP-A7007, Three Bond TB1207D or equivalent.
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Be careful not to damage cylinder head gasket.
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Be careful upper timing chain does not slip or jump when installing camshaft sprocket cover.
4. Tighten cylinder head bolts in numerical order
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Tightening procedure
a. Tighten all bolts to 29 Nm (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft. lbs.).
b. Tighten all bolts to 79 Nm (8.1 kg-m, 59 ft. lbs.).
c. Loosen all bolts completely
d. Tighten all bolts to 25 to 34 Nm (2.5 to 3.5 kg-m, 18 to 25 ft. lbs.).
e. Turn all bolts 86 +5/-0 degrees clockwise, or if an angle wrench is not available, tighten bolts to 75 to 84 Nm (7.6 to 8.6 kg-m, 55 to
62 ft. lbs.).
5. Install camshafts and camshaft brackets
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Tightening procedure.