Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Remove the following components and related parts:
- Drive belt auto tensioner and idler pulley. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Thermostat housing and water hose. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Power steering oil pump bracket. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Oil pan (lower), (upper) and oil strainer. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Ignition coil. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Rocker cover. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the chain case cover RH bank (A) and chain case cover LH bank (B) as follows:
1. Loosen and remove the bolts as shown.
2. Cut the liquid gasket and remove the covers using Tool.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Chain Case Cover RH Bank And Chain Case Cover LH Bank
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)
  
  CAUTION: Do not damage mating surfaces.
Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
1. Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise to align the TDC identification notch (without paint mark) with the timing indicator on the front cover.
  
  Fig 2: Aligning TDC Identification Notch With Timing Indicator On Front Cover
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. At this time, make sure both intake and exhaust cam lobes of No. 1 cylinder (top front on LH bank) point outside.
  - If they do not point outside, turn crankshaft pulley once more.
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Intake And Exhaust Cam Lobes Of No. 1 Cylinder
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the crankshaft pulley.
1. Loosen the crankshaft pulley bolts using a hammer handle to secure the crankshaft.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolts And Hammer Handle
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Remove the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft using suitable tool.
  - Remove the crankshaft pulley using suitable tool. Set the bolts in the two bolt holes [M6 x 1.0 mm (0.04 in)] on the front surface.
    
    Fig 5: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley Puller & Bolt
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    
    NOTE: The dimension between the centers of the two bolt holes is 61 mm (2.40 in).
Remove the front cover.
1. Loosen and remove the bolts in the reverse of order shown.
2. Cut the liquid gasket and remove the covers using Tool.
  Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)
  
  Fig 6: Front Timing Cover Bolts (With Tightening Sequence)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  CAUTION: Do not damage mating surfaces.
Remove the front oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not damage front cover.
Remove the oil pump drive spacer.
- Hold and remove the flat space of the oil pump drive spacer by pulling it forward.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Oil Pump Drive Spacer
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the oil pump. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the chain tensioner on the LH bank using the following steps.
NOTE: To remove the timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the LH bank. The procedure for removing parts on the RH bank is omitted because it is the same as that for the LH bank.
1. Squeeze the return-proof clip ends using suitable tool and push the plunger into the tensioner body.
2. Secure the plunger using stopper pin.
  
  Fig 8: Securing Plunger Using Stopper Pin
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  - Stopper pin is made from hard wire approximately 1 mm (0.04 in) in diameter.
3. Remove the bolts and chain tensioner.
  WARNING: Plunger, spring, and spring seat pop out when (squeezing) return-proof clip without holding plunger head. It may cause serious injuries. Always hold plunger head when removing.
  NOTE:
  - Stop the plunger in the fully extended position by using the return-proof clip 1 if the stopper pin is removed.
  - Push the plunger 2 into the tensioner body while squeezing the return-proof clip 1. Secure it using stopper pin 3.
Remove the timing chain tension guide and timing chain slack guide.
Remove the timing chain and crankshaft sprocket.
Loosen the camshaft sprocket bolts as shown and remove the camshaft sprocket.

Fig 10: Locating Camshaft Sprocket Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION: To avoid interference between valves and pistons, do not turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing chain is disconnected.
Repeat the same procedure to remove the RH timing chain and associated parts.