Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the engine assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (FWD) or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (AWD).
Remove upper oil pan. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (UPPER OIL PAN) .
Remove the front timing chain case. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
Remove the timing chains (primary) and (secondary). Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Remove the rear timing chain case.

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CAUTION:

Do not remove the plate metal cover for the oil passage.
After removing the chain case, do not apply any load to the case that might bend it.

Loosen and remove the rear timing chain case bolts in the reverse order shown in illustration.

Fig 1: Rear Timing Chain Case Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Cut the sealant using Tool and remove the rear timing chain case.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the mating surfaces.

After removing the bolts, separate the mating surface and remove the old liquid gasket using Tool.

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Tool number

: KV10111100 (J-37228)

Tap the seal cutter to insert it (1).
In areas where the Tool is difficult to use, lightly tap to slide it (2).

Remove O-rings (1) from cylinder block.

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: Engine front

CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.
Use a scraper to remove all of the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the front and rear timing chain case and opposite mating surfaces.

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CAUTION:
Do not damage the mating surfaces.
Remove all old Silicone RTV Sealant from all the bolt holes and bolts.

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CAUTION:
Do not damage the threads or mating surfaces.