Removal and Installation: Removal

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Remove the upper oil pan. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the Intake valve timing control solenoid LH and RH. Refer to "INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE (BANK1) (LH) ". (LH), and "INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE (BANK 2) (RH) " (RH).
Remove the Intake valve timing control position sensor LH and RH. Refer to "INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR (BANK 1) (LH) " (LH), and "INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR (BANK 2) (RH) " (RH).
Remove the Camshaft position sensor (PHASE). Refer to "CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (PHASE) ".
Remove the crankshaft driven fan pulley and pulley bracket. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CRANKSHAFT DRIVEN TYPE) "
Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner and idler pulley.
Remove the intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (RH) (A) and intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (LH) (B) as follows:
1. Loosen and remove the bolts in the reverse order shown.
2. Cut the liquid gasket and remove the covers using Tool.
Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley, TDC Identification Notch, Timing Indicator And White Paint Mark
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove drive plate lower cover.
Loosen the crankshaft pulley bolts. Use Tool to secure the crankshaft as shown.
Tool number - (J-47245)

Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley Bolts
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1. Remove the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft using suitable tool.
  - Set the bolts in the two bolt holes [M6 x 1.0 mm (0.04 in)] on the front surface.
  NOTE: The dimension between the centers of the two bolt holes is 61 mm (2.40 in).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Crankshaft Pulley And Suitable Tool
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove the front cover.
1. Loosen and remove the bolts in the reverse of order as shown.
2. Cut the liquid gasket and remove the covers using Tool.
Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)

CAUTION: Do not damage mating surfaces.

Fig 5: Identifying Front Cover (With Tightening Sequence)
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove the front oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not damage front cover.
Remove chain tensioner cover using Tool (if necessary).
Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)