Frontier XE King Cab 4WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1998)
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Be careful not to damage cylinder head gasket.
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Be sure to install new front oil seal.
7. Install the following parts:
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Crankshaft pulley Oil strainer and oil pan.
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Component parts below the engine.
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A/C compressor idler pulley.
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New cylinder head gasket.
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Idler shaft.
8. Install the oil pump.
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Make sure the flat side of the distributor drive shaft is facing the engine.
9. Install cylinder head and temporarily tighten cylinder head bolts when installing front cover.
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Apply new engine oil to bolt threads and seat surfaces.
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Temporarily tighten cylinder head bolts. This is necessary to avoid damaging cylinder head gasket.
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Be sure to install washers between bolts and cylinder head.
UPPER TIMING CHAIN
1. Install lower timing chain.
2. Install upper timing chain, chain tensioner.
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Set upper timing chain on the idler sprockets, aligning mating marks.
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When installing chain tensioner, insert a suitable pin into pin hole to stop piston.