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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove the timing chain cover. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  2. Without removing them, loosen the camshaft sprocket bolts.
  3. Remove the oil pump drive spacer.
    • Hold and remove the flat space of the oil pump drive spacer by pulling it forward.
      Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pump Drive Spacer And Flate Faces
      G04899701Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the oil pump. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  5. Remove the chain tensioner on the (LH) bank using the following steps.
    1. Squeeze the return-proof clip ends using suitable tool and push the plunger into the tensioner body.
    2. Secure the plunger using stopper pin.
      • Stopper pin is made from hard wire approximately 1 mm (0.04 in) in diameter.
    3. Remove the bolts and chain tensioner.
      WARNING: Plunger, spring, and spring seat pop out when (squeezing) return-proof clip without holding plunger head. It may cause serious injuries. Always hold plunger head when removing.
      Fig 2: Removing Stopper Pin Using Plier
      G04899702Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE:
      • Stop the plunger in the fully extended position by using the return-proof clip (1) if the stopper pin is removed.
      • Push the plunger (2) into the tensioner body while squeezing the return-proof clip (1). Secure it using stopper pin (3).
      Fig 3: Pushing Plunger Into Tensioner Body
      G04899703Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the timing chain tension guide and timing chain slack guide.
  7. Remove the timing chain and crankshaft sprocket.
  8. Loosen the camshaft sprocket bolts using suitable tools as shown below (A) and remove the camshaft sprockets as shown.
    CAUTION: To avoid interference between valves and pistons, do not turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing chain is disconnected.
  9. Repeat the same procedure to remove the (RH) timing chain and associated parts.
    Fig 4: Locating Camshaft Sprocket Bolts And Tools
    G04899704Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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