M35x AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2007)
4. Remove rotor snap ring using a snap ring plier, and remove pulley from body assembly.
CAUTION: Remove pulley so as not to be damaged when removing rotor snap ring.
5. Remove cartridge, front side plate, flow control valve A, flow control valve spring and flow control valve B assembly from body assembly.
CAUTION: Do not drop and damage flow control valve A and flow control valve B assembly when removing.
6. Remove oil seal from body assembly.
7. Remove mounting bolt of suction pipe, and then remove suction pipe from body assembly.
8. Remove O-ring from body assembly.
9. Remove bracket mounting bolts, and then remove bracket from body assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Body Assembly and Rear Cover Inspection
Check body assembly and rear cover for internal damage. Replace rear cover if it is damaged. Replace oil pump assembly if body assembly is
damaged.
Cartridge Assembly Inspection
Check cam ring, rotor and vane for damage. Replace cartridge assembly if there are.
Side Plate Inspection
Check side plates (front and rear) for damage. Side plates (front and rear) must be replaced as a set if they are damaged.
Flow Control Valve Inspection
Check flow control valve A, flow control valve spring and flow control valve B assembly for damage. Replace if there are.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Secure oil pump in a vise if necessary.
CAUTION: Use copper plates when securing in a vise.