G35 Sedan 2WD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2005)
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Timing Cover: Service and Repair
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE
Removal and Installation
NOTE:
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This section describes removal/installation procedure of front timing chain case and timing chain (primary) related parts without removing oil pan
(upper) on vehicle.
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When oil pan (upper) needs to be removed or installed, or when rear timing chain case is removed or installed, remove oil pans (upper and lower)
first. Then remove front timing chain case, timing chain (primary) related parts, and rear timing chain case in this order, and install in the reverse
order of removal. Refer to "TIMING CHAIN".
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Refer to "TIMING CHAIN" for component parts location.
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR".
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to "Changing Engine Coolant".
3. Separate engine harnesses removing their brackets from front timing chain case.
4. Remove radiator cooling fan assembly. Refer to "COOLING FAN".
5. Remove drive belts. Refer to "DRIVE BELTS".
6. Remove power steering oil pump from bracket with piping connected, and temporarily secure it aside. Refer to "POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP".
7. Remove power steering oil pump bracket. Refer to "POWER STEERING OIL PUMP".
8. Remove alternator. Refer to "CHARGING SYSTEM".
9. Remove water bypass hose, water hose clamp and idler pulley bracket from front timing chain case.
10. Remove right and left intake valve timing control covers.. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
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Use seal cutter [SST: KV10111100 (J-37228)] or an equivalent tool to cut liquid gasket for removal.
CAUTION: Shaft is internally jointed with intake camshaft sprocket center hole. When removing, keep it horizontal until it is completely
disconnected.
11. Remove collared O-ring from front timing chain case (left and right side).
12. Remove right and left rocker covers with power tool. Refer to "ROCKER COVER".
NOTE: When only timing chain (primary) is removed, rocker cover does not need to be removed.
13. Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
NOTE: When timing chain (primary) is not removed/installed, this step is not required.
