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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to Changing Engine Coolant .
  2. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Changing Engine Oil .
  3. Remove the drive belt auto tensioner. Refer to Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-tensioner .
  4. Remove the generator. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  5. Remove the generator bracket. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  6. Remove valve timing control cover (bank 1). Refer to Valve Timing Control Cover (bank 1) .
  7. Remove valve timing control cover (bank 2). Refer to Valve Timing Control Cover (bank 2) .
  8. Remove cowl top, cowl top extension, and cowl top brace (RH). Refer to Removal and Installation .
  9. Remove upper radiator hose. Refer to Exploded View .
  10. Remove lower radiator hose. Refer to Exploded View .
  11. Disconnect the A/C tubes from the A/C compressor and position aside. Refer to Exploded View .
  12. Disconnect the harness connector from the electronic controlled engine mount control solenoid valve.
  13. Disconnect the vacuum tube from the electronic controlled engine mount control solenoid valve.
  14. Remove the electronic controlled engine mount control solenoid valve.
  15. Remove the rocker covers, if necessary. Refer to Removal and Installation (LH)  (bank 2) and Removal and Installation (RH)  (bank 1).
    NOTE: Necessary only when removing timing chains.
  16. If removing the timing chains, obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
    G00572401Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    1. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise to align timing mark (grooved line without color) with timing indicator.
    2. Check that intake and exhaust camshaft lobes on No. 1 cylinder (right bank of engine) are located as shown, below.
      GNSAWBIA2360Z-360Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      • If not, turn the crankshaft one revolution (360°) and align as shown, above.
  17. Remove the access plate and lock the ring gear using Tool.

    Tool number

    : - - (J-50288)
    CAUTION: Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signal plate teeth behind the ring gear, when installing Tool.
  18. Remove the crankshaft pulley as follows:
    1. Loosen crankshaft pulley and locate bolt seating surface at 10 mm (0.39 in) from its original position.
    2. Position a pulley puller at recess hole of crankshaft pulley to remove crankshaft pulley.
      G00501270Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Do not use a puller claw on crankshaft pulley periphery.
  19. Remove the lower oil pan. Refer to Removal and Installation (Lower Oil Pan) .
  20. Remove upper oil pan bolts (1) and (2) as shown, below. Refer to Removal and Installation (Upper Oil Pan) .
    Fig 1: Upper Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GNSAWBIA2361Z-361Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  21. Disconnect the oil pressure switch harness connector.
  22. If necessary, remove the water pump cover.
  23. Remove the front timing chain case.
    Fig 2: Front Timing Chain Case Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GNSAWBIA0708Z-708Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    1. Loosen the front timing chain case bolts in reverse order as shown, above.
    2. Insert the appropriate size suitable tool into the notch (A) at the top of the front timing chain case as shown, below.
      GNSALBIA0251Z-251Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Pry off the case by moving the suitable tool (B) as shown, above.
      • 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.
  24. Remove O-rings (1) from rear timing chain case.
    GNSAWBIA2247Z-247Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    (A)

    : Bank 1 (RH)

    (B)

    : Bank 2 (LH)
    CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
  25. Remove the front oil seal from the front timing chain case using suitable tool.
    G04073041Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the front cover.
  26. Remove all old Silicone RTV Sealant (A) from all the bolt holes (B) and bolts.
    GNSAWBIA2362Z-362Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the threads or mating surfaces.
  27. Use a scraper to remove all of the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the front timing chain case and opposite mating surfaces.
    GNSAWBIA2363Z-363Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the mating surfaces.
  28. Remove front timing chain case oil filters (if necessary).
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