M35x AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2007)
a. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser [SST: WS39930000 ( - )] to front timing chain case back side as shown in the
figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-47, "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS". See:
Service and Repair
b. Install front timing chain case as to fit its dowel pin hole together dowel pin on rear timing chain case.
c. Tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque in numerical order as shown in the figure.
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There are two type of mounting bolts. Refer to the following for locating bolts.
M8 bolts: 1, 2: 28.4 Nm (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
M6 bolts: Except the above: 12.7 Nm (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
d. After all bolts are tightened, retighten them to the specified torque in numerical order shown in the figure.
CAUTION: Be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid gasket leaking on surface mating with oil pan (upper).
e. After installing front timing chain case, check the surface height difference between the following parts on the oil pan (upper) mounting
surface.
Standard
Front timing chain case to rear timing chain case: -0.14 to 0.14 mm (-0.005 to 0.0055 in)
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If not within the standard, repeat the installation procedure.