Maxima V6-2960cc 3.0L DOHC (VE30DE) (1992)
17. Turn crankshaft until No.1 piston is set at approximately 120° before T.D.C. on compression stroke to prevent interference of valves and pistons.
18. Install cylinder heads with new gaskets.
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Before installing cylinder head gaskets, apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface of cylinder block.
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Be sure to install washers between bolts and cylinder head.
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Do not rotate crankshaft and camshaft separately, or valves will strike piston heads.
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Tightening procedure:
a. Tighten all bolts to 39 Nm (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb).
b. Bolts of A type: Turn A bolts 65 to 70 degrees clockwise with Tool or suitable angle wrench.
Bolts of B type: Turn B bolts 70 to 75 degrees clockwise with Tool or suitable angle wrench. If angle wrench is not available, tighten all
bolts to 123 Nm (12.5 kg-m, 90 ft-lb)
c. Loosen all bolts completely.