M35x AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2007)
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CAUTION: Do not overtighten slack guide mounting bolts. It is normal for a gap to exist under the bolt seats when mounting bolts are
tightened to the specification.
9. Install the timing chain tensioner (primary) with the following procedure:
a. Pull plunger stopper tab up (or turn lever downward) so as to remove plunger stopper tab from the ratchet of plunger.
NOTE: Plunger stopper tab and lever are synchronized.
b. Push plunger into the inside of tensioner body.
c. Hold plunger in the fully compressed position by engaging plunger stopper tab with the tip of ratchet.
d. To secure lever, insert stopper pin through hole of lever into tensioner body hole.
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The lever parts and the tab are synchronized. Therefore, the plunger will be secured under this condition.
NOTE: Figure shows the example of 1.2 mm (0.047 in) diameter thin screwdriver being used as the stopper pin.
e. Install timing chain tensioner (primary).
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Remove any dirt and foreign materials completely from the back and the mounting surfaces of timing chain tensioner (primary).
f.
Pull out stopper pin after installing, and then release plunger.
10. Make sure again that the mating marks on sprockets and timing chain have not slipped out of alignment.
11. Install new O-rings on rear timing chain case.
12. Install new front oil seal on front timing chain case.
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Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip.
