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Removal And Installation: Removal

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Timing Chain Case With Torque Specifications (1 Of 2)
G00501274Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 2: Exploded View Of Front Timing Chain Case (Legend) (2 Of 2)
G00501275Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Remove engine under cover. Refer to MUDGUARD .
  2. Drain the engine oil. Refer to ENGINE OIL .
  3. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to ENGINE COOLANT .
  4. Drain the power steering fluid. Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID .
  5. Remove engine room cover.
  6. Remove front air duct..
  7. Remove battery tray.
  8. Remove upper radiator hose.
  9. Disconnect engine coolant reservoir hose from the radiator and remove engine coolant reservoir.
  10. Remove cooling fan assembly. Refer to COOLING FAN .
  11. Disconnect lower radiator hose from engine.
  12. Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir tank hose from the power steering pump and fluid cooler and remove the power steering fluid reservoir tank. Refer to HYDRAULIC LINE .
  13. Remove the front RH wheel and tire.
  14. Remove the fender protector side cover RH. Refer to FENDER PROTECTOR .
  15. Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELTS  .
  16. Remove the power steering pump. Refer to POWER STEERING OIL PUMP .
  17. Remove the lower oil pan. Loosen the lower oil pan bolts using power tool in order as shown.
    1. Cut the sealant using Tool and remove the lower oil pan. CAUTION: * Be careful not to damage the mating surface. * Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating surfaces.
    2. Slide the Tool by tapping its side with a hammer to remove the lower oil pan.
    18. Fig 3: Identifying Lower Oil Pan Bolts (With Loosening Sequence)
    G06989456Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 4: Sliding Cutter By Tapping On Side
    G06989457Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Remove upper oil pan bolts in reverse order as shown.
    19. Fig 5: Identifying Upper Oil Pan Front Bolts (With Loosening Sequence)
    G06989511Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Remove the generator. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  20. Remove the A/C compressor bolts and position the A/C compressor aside. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR COMPRESSOR .
  21. Remove the generator bracket. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  22. Support the engine with suitable jack and remove the RH engine, mount and bracket. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  23. Remove the crankshaft pulley as follows:
      CAUTION: Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signal plate teeth behind the ring gear, when setting the Tool.
    1. Remove access plate and install Ring Gear Stopper Tool.

      Tool number : - (J-50288) 

      2. CAUTION: Do not remove crankshaft pulley bolt. Keep loosened crankshaft pulley bolt in place to protect the crankshaft pulley from dropping.
    2. Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt so that there is a 10 mm (0.39 in) gap between bolt and crankshaft pulley.
      3. CAUTION: Do not use a puller claw on the outside edge of the crankshaft pulley.
    3. Position a suitable tool at recess hole of crankshaft pulley to remove crankshaft pulley.
    24. Fig 6: Removing Crankshaft Pulley
    G00501270Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Disconnect the oil pressure switch harness connector.
  25. Disconnect valve timing control harness connector.
  26. Remove the Bank 1 (RH) (A) and Bank 2 (LH) (B) IVT control valve covers.
    • Loosen the IVT control valve cover bolts in the reverse order as shown.
    CAUTION: The shaft in the IVT control valve cover is inserted into the center hole of the intake camshaft sprocket. Remove the IVT control valve cover by pulling straight out until the IVT control valve cover disengages from the camshaft sprocket.
    Fig 7: Identifying IVT Control Valve Cover (With Loosening Sequence)
    G00501271Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • A: Bank 1 (Conventional RH bank)
    • B: Bank 2 (Conventional LH bank)
    • C: Dowel pin hole
  27. Remove the A/C idler pulley and bracket and the drive belt auto-tensioner.
  28. If necessary, remove the idler pulley and water pump cover.
  29. Remove the front timing chain case.
    1. Loosen the front timing chain case bolts in the order as shown.
    2. Insert the appropriate size tool into the notch (1) at the top of the front timing chain case as shown.
    3. Pry off the case by moving the suitable tool (2) as shown. Cut liquid gasket for removal using Tool.
    CAUTION: Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool. After removal, handle carefully so it does not bend, or warp under a load.
    30. Fig 8: Front Timing Chain Case Bolt Loosening Sequence
    G04195885Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 9: Inserting Suitable Tool Into Notch At Top Of Front Timing Chain Case
    G04079869Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  30. Remove O-rings from rear timing chain case. Use new O-rings for installation.
  31. Remove the front oil seal from the front timing chain case using a suitable tool. Do not damage the front cover.
    32. Fig 10: Removing Front Oil Seal From Front Timing Chain Case
    G04195887Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  32. Remove all old Silicone RTV Sealant from all the bolt holes and bolts. Do not damage the threads or mating surfaces.
    33. Fig 11: Identifying Old Silicone RTV Sealant From Bolt Holes And Bolts
    G04195929Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  33. Use a scraper to remove all of the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the front timing chain case and opposite mating surfaces. Do not damage the mating surfaces.
    34. Fig 12: Removing Silicone RTV Sealant From Front Timing Chain Case Using A Scraper
    G04195888Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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