EX35 RWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2008)
e. Place suitable puller tab on holes of crankshaft pulley, and pull crankshaft pulley through.
CAUTION:
Never put suitable puller tab on crankshaft pulley periphery, as this will damage internal damper.
27. Remove oil pan (lower).
28. Loosen two mounting bolts in front of oil pan (upper) with power tool in reverse order as shown in the figure.
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29. Remove front timing chain case as follows:
a. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
b. Insert a suitable tool (A) into the notch at the top of front timing chain case as shown.
c. Pry off case by moving the suitable tool as shown.
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Use the seal cutter [SST: KV10111100 (J37228)] to cut liquid gasket for removal.
CAUTION:
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Never use a screwdriver or something similar.
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After removal, handle front timing chain case carefully so it does not tilt, cant, or warp under a load.