FX35 RWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2010)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Disassembly
REAR TIMING CHAIN CASE
Disassembly
1. Remove front timing chain case and timing chain. See: Timing Chain/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal and Installation.
2. Remove water pump. See: Water Pump/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Exploded View.
3. Remove oil pan (upper). (2WD models) or See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pan/Service and Repair/Oil Pan (Upper)/Exploded View (AWD models).
4. Remove rear timing chain case as per the following:
a. Loosen and remove mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
b. Cut liquid gasket using the seal cutter [SST: KV10111100 (J-37228)] and remove rear timing chain case.
CAUTION:
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Never remove plate metal cover (1) of oil passage.
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After removal, handle rear timing chain case carefully so it does not tilt, cant, or warp under a load.
5. Remove O-rings (1) from cylinder block.
White arrow : Engine front
6. Remove timing chain tensioners (secondary) from cylinder head as per the following, if necessary.
a. Remove camshaft brackets (No. 1). See: Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods/Camshaft/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Exploded
View.