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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove engine undercover. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  2. Drain engine oil. Refer to CHANGING ENGINE OIL
  3. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
  4. Drain power steering fluid. Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID
  5. Remove engine room cover.
  6. Remove front air duct. Refer to AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT .
  7. Remove battery tray. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  8. Remove upper radiator hose.
  9. Disconnect engine coolant reservoir hose from the radiator and remove engine coolant reservoir. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  10. Remove cooling fan assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  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 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  13. Remove the front RH wheel and tire. Refer to "WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY ".
  14. Remove the fender protector side cover RH. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  15. Remove the drive belt. Refer to ADJUSTING DRIVE BELTS 
  16. Remove the power steering pump. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  17. Remove the lower oil pan. Loosen the lower oil pan bolts using power tool in order as shown.
      Fig 1: Identifying Lower Oil Pan Bolts (With Loosening Sequence)
      G06989456Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    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.
      Fig 2: Sliding Cutter By Tapping On Side
      G04811562Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Slide the Tool by tapping its side with a hammer to remove the lower oil pan.
  18. Remove upper oil pan bolts in reverse order as shown.
    Fig 3: 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:
    1. Remove access plate and install Ring Gear Stopper Tool number J-50288.
      CAUTION: Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signal plate teeth behind the ring gear, when setting the Tool.
    2. Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt so that there is a 10 mm (0.39 in) gap between bolt and crankshaft pulley.
      CAUTION: Do not remove crankshaft pulley bolt. Keep loosened crankshaft pulley bolt in place to protect the crankshaft pulley from dropping.
    3. Position a suitable tool at recess hole of crankshaft pulley to remove crankshaft pulley.
      CAUTION: Do not use a puller claw on the outside edge of the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 4: Placing Puller Tab On Holes Of Crankshaft Pulley
    G04878293Courtesy 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.
      Fig 5: IVT Control Valve Cover Bolts (With Loosening Sequence)
      G00565945Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    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. - 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.
      Fig 6: Front Timing Chain Case Bolts Loosening Sequence
      G04904657Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Insert the appropriate size tool into the notch (1) at the top of the front timing chain case as shown.
      3. Fig 7: Inserting Appropriate Size Tool Into Notch At Top Of Front Timing Chain Case
      G04878296Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Pry off the case by moving the suitable tool (2) as shown and cut liquid gasket for removal using Tool.

      Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228) 

      CAUTION:
      • Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool.
      • After removal, handle carefully so it does not bend, or warp under a load.
  30. Remove O-rings from rear timing chain case.
    CAUTION: Use new O-rings for installation.
  31. Remove the front oil seal from the front timing chain case using a suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the front cover.
  32. Remove all old Silicone RTV Sealant from all the bolt holes and bolts.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the threads or mating surfaces.
  33. Use a scraper to remove all of the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the front timing chain case and opposite mating surfaces.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the mating surfaces.
    Fig 8: Removing Sealant From Front Timing Chain Case
    G04886026Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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