EX35 RWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2008)
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Secure the hexagonal portion of camshaft using a wrench to loosen mounting bolts.
c. Remove timing chain (secondary) together with camshaft sprockets.
CAUTION:
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Never loosen the mounting bolts with securing anything other than the camshaft hexagonal portion or with tensioning the timing
chain.
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Never disassemble. [Never loosen bolts (A) and (B) as shown in the figure.]
36. Remove timing chain tensioners (secondary) from cylinder head as follows, if necessary.
a. Remove camshaft brackets (No. 1).
b. Remove timing chain tensioners (secondary) with a stopper pin attached.
37. Use a scraper to remove all traces of old liquid gasket from front and rear timing chain cases and oil pan (upper), and liquid gasket mating
surfaces.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow gasket fragments to enter oil pan.