Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove oil pan (lower) and (upper). Refer to "Removal and Installation ".
Remove front timing chain case. Refer to "Removal and Installation ".
Remove timing chains and related components. Refer to "Removal and Installation ".
Remove water pump, if necessary. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove rear timing chain case as follows:
1. Loosen and remove bolts using power tool in reverse order as shown in illustration.
2. Cut liquid gasket using Tool and remove rear timing chain case.
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)

Fig 1: Rear Timing Chain Case Bolts (With Tightening Sequence)
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CAUTION:
- Do not remove plate metal cover of oil passage.
- After removal, handle rear timing chain case carefully so it does not twist, bend, or warp under a load.
Fig 2: Identifying Plate Metal Cover
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Remove O-rings from cylinder head and camshaft bracket (No. 1).

Fig 3: Identifying O-Rings
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Remove O-rings from cylinder block.

Fig 4: Identifying Cylinder Block O-Ring
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Use scraper to remove all traces of old liquid gasket from rear timing chain case, and opposite mating surfaces.

Fig 5: Removing Old Liquid Gasket Using Scraper

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Remove old liquid gasket from bolt hole and thread.

Fig 6: Identifying Bolt Hole And Thread

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