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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove engine cover using power tool.
  2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to "INSPECTION ".
  3. Remove the air cleaner case, mass air flow sensor and air cleaner to electric throttle control actuator tube. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  4. Remove the engine coolant reservoir. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  5. Remove the cowl top and cowl top extension. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  6. Remove the front RH wheel and tire using power tool.
  7. Remove the engine undercover.
  8. Remove the RH inner fender splash shield.
  9. Remove the drive belt, idler pulley and drive belt auto-tensioner. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " and "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER ".
  10. Recover the A/C system R134a and remove the A/C compressor. Refer to "COLLECTION AND CHARGE ".
  11. Remove engine oil cooler pipe bolts.
  12. Remove the power steering oil pump and reservoir tank with lines attached and position them aside. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION "
  13. Remove the generator. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  14. Disconnect the engine harness and position aside.
  15. Remove the A/C low-pressure flexible hose. Refer to "LOW-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR LOW-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE ".
  16. Support the engine and remove the RH engine insulator, mount and bracket. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  17. Remove the water pump cover, using Tool.
    Fig 1: Identifying Water Pump Cover
    G04886013Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228) 

  18. Remove the starter motor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  19. Disconnect valve timing control harness connector.
  20. Remove the intake manifold collector. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  21. Remove the Bank 1 (RH) (A) and Bank 2 (LH) (B) IVT covers.
    1. Loosen the IVT cover bolts in the reverse order as shown.
      Fig 2: Identifying IVT Cover Bolts (With Tightening Sequence)
      G05877836Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      CAUTION: The shaft in the cover is inserted into the center hole of the intake camshaft sprocket. Remove the cover by pulling straight out until the cover disengages from the camshaft sprocket.
      • A: Bank 1 (Conventional RH bank)
      • B: Bank 2 (Conventional LH bank)
      • C: Dowel pin hole
    2. Shaft is engaged with intake side camshaft sprocket center hole on inside. Pull straight out so as not to tilt until the joint is disengaged.
      • The mating surface of magnet retarder (2) may be fitted with the exhaust side camshaft sprocket via engine oil. Open valve timing control cover (1) carefully.
      • If the mating surface of the magnet retarder is fitted with the camshaft sprocket, open the cover within the range that the load is not applied to the harness. Remove it so as to prevent magnet retarder from dropping.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage magnet retarder.
    • When carrying valve timing control cover, face the magnet retarder side up to prevent the cover from falling from magnet retarder.
    • Never remove magnet retarder from valve timing control cover. (Disassembly prohibited)
    Fig 3: Identifying Magnet Retarder And Valve Timing Control Cover
    G05207236Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  22. Remove the rocker covers as necessary. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION LH " or "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION RH ".
    NOTE: Necessary only when removing secondary timing chains.
  23. Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
    1. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise to align timing mark (grooved line without color) with timing indicator.
      Fig 4: Identifying Timing Indicator
      G05865153Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Check that intake and exhaust camshaft lobes on No. 1 cylinder (right bank of engine) are located as shown.
      • If not, turn the crankshaft one revolution (360°) and align as shown.
      Fig 5: Locating Camshaft Lobe
      G04878290Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Lock the drive plate (CVT), using Tool attached to the starter bolt hole.
    Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool, Oil Pan And Transmission
    G04894041Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Tool number: KV10117700 (J-44716) 

    CAUTION: Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signal plate teeth behind the ring gear, when setting the Tool.
  25. Remove the crankshaft pulley as follows:
    1. Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt using Tool and locate bolt seating surface at 10 mm (0.39 in) from its original position.
      Fig 7: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
      G04886018Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Tool number: KV10109300 

    2. Position a pulley puller at recess hole of crankshaft pulley to remove crankshaft pulley.
      Fig 8: Removing Crankshaft Pulley
      G04878293Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: Do not use a puller claw on crankshaft pulley periphery.
  26. Remove the lower oil pan. Loosen the lower oil pan bolts using power tool in order as shown.
    Fig 9: Identifying Lower Oil Pan Bolts (With Loosening Sequence)
    G04885983Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    1. Insert Tool between the lower oil pan and the upper oil pan.
      Fig 10: Separating Mating Surface Using Tool
      G04899618Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228) 

      • Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
      • Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating surfaces.
    2. Slide (2) the Tool by tapping (1) its side with a hammer to remove the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan.
  27. Remove upper oil pan bolts as shown.
    Fig 11: Identifying Upper Oil Pan Bolts (With Loosening Sequence)
    G04886022Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  28. Temporarily install lower oil pan.
  29. Support front of engine with a suitable jack.
  30. Remove the front timing chain case.
    1. Loosen the front timing chain case bolts in the order as shown.
      Fig 12: Identifying Loosening Sequence Of Front Timing Chain Case Bolts
      G05690358Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Insert the appropriate size tool into the notch (A) at the top of the front timing chain case as shown.
    3. Pry off the case by moving the suitable tool (B) as shown.
      • Cut liquid gasket for removal using Tool.
        Fig 13: Prying Off Front Timing Chain Case
        G05690359Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool.
    • After removal, handle carefully so it does not bend, or warp under a load.
  31. Remove the front oil seal from the front timing chain case using a suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the front cover.
    Fig 14: Removing Front Oil Seal
    G04886025Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  32. Use a scraper to remove all of the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the front timing chain case and opposite mating surfaces.
    Fig 15: Removing Old Silicone RTV Sealant
    G04886026Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CAUTION: Do not damage the mating surfaces.
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