G37x Coupe AWD V6-3.7L (VQ37VHR) (2009)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Assembly
REAR TIMING CHAIN CASE
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove front timing chain case and timing chain. Refer to See: Timing Chain/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal and
Installation.
2. Remove water pump. Refer to See: Water Pump/Service and Repair/Exploded View.
3. Remove oil pan (upper). Refer to See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pan/Service and Repair/Oil Pan (Upper) And Oil Strainer (2WD models) or See:
Engine Lubrication/Oil Pan/Service and Repair/Oil Pan (Upper) And Oil Strainer/Exploded View (AWD models).
4. Remove rear timing chain case as follows:
a. Loosen 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.
6. Use a scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from rear timing chain cases and opposite mating surfaces.