Nubira SX Hatchback L4-2.0L DOHC D-TEC MFI (1999)
42. Install the timing belt idler pulley bolt and nut.
Tighten the timing belt idler pulley bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
Tighten the timing belt idler pulley nut to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
Notice: Take extreme care to prevent any scratches, nicks or damage to the camshafts.
43. Install the intake camshaft gear.
44. Install the intake camshaft gear bolt while holding the intake camshaft firmly in place.
Tighten the intake camshaft gear bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
45. Install the exhaust camshaft gear.
46. Install the exhaust camshaft gear bolt while holding the exhaust camshaft firmly in place.
Tighten the exhaust camshaft gear bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.). Using the angular torque gauge KM-470-13, tighten the intake and the exhaust
camshaft gear bolts another 60° plus 15°.
47. Install the timing belt.
48. Adjust the timing belt tension. Refer to Timing Belt; Adjustments.
49. Apply a small amount of gasket sealant to the corners of the front camshaft caps and to the top of the rear valve cover to cylinder head seal.
50. Install the valve cover and the valve cover gasket.
51. Install the valve cover washers.
52. Install the valve cover bolts.
Tighten the valve cover bolts to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).
53. Connect the ignition wires to the spark plugs.
54. Install the spark plug cover.
55. Install the spark plug cover bolts.
Tighten the spark plug cover bolts to 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.).
56. Connect the crankcase breather tube to the valve cover.
57. Install the front timing belt cover.
