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 front timing chain case, camshaft sprocket, timing chain and rear timing chain case. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Remove camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (right and left banks) from cylinder head back side.
CAUTION:
- Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not allow metal powder on magnetic part at sensor tip.
- Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.
Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensor
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valves.
- Discard intake valve timing control solenoid valve gaskets and use new gaskets for installation.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valves
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove camshaft brackets.
- Mark camshafts, camshaft brackets and bolts so they are placed in the same position and direction for installation.
- Equally loosen camshaft bracket bolts in several steps in reverse order as shown below.
  
  Fig 3: Camshaft Bracket Bolts (With Tightening Sequence)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove camshafts.
Remove valve lifters.
- Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
Remove timing chain tensioner (secondary) from cylinder head.
- Remove timing chain tensioner (secondary) with its stopper pin attached.
NOTE: Stopper pin was attached when timing chain (secondary) was removed.

Fig 4: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.