Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly, noting the following instructions.

Make sure O-rings and oil seal are properly installed.
Always install new O-rings and oil seal.
Be careful of oil seal direction.
Cam ring, rotor and vanes must be replaced as a set if necessary.
Coat each part with Genuine NISSAN PSF II when assembling.

Fig 1: Installing Oil Seal
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Pay attention to the direction of rotor.

Fig 2: Identifying Punch Mark
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When assembling vanes to rotor, rounded surfaces of vanes must face cam ring side.

Fig 3: Assembling Vane To Rotor
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Insert pin 2 into pin groove 1 of front housing and front side plate. Then install cam ring 3 as shown.
Cam ring : D ₁ is less than D ₂

Fig 4: Inserting Pin Into Pin Groove
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