M45x AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2008)
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a. Loosen and remove mounting bolts in the reverse order as shown in the figure.
b. Use seal cutter [SST: KV10111100 (J37228)] to cut liquid gasket for removal.
CAUTION:
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Exercise care not to damage mating surfaces.
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Pull out cover keeping levelness without an angle, as inner part of cover is engaged with the center of camshaft sprocket (INT).
6. Remove O-rings from front cover.
7. Obtain No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke as follows:
a. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise to align the TDC identification notch (without paint mark) with timing indicator on front cover.
b. Check that both intake and exhaust cam noses of No. 1 cylinder (engine front side of bank 1) are located as shown in the figure.
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If not, turn crankshaft one revolution (360 degrees) and align as shown in the figure.
8. Remove crankshaft pulley as follows:
