Altima V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
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20. After installing the front timing chain case, check the surface height difference between the following parts on the oil pan mounting surface.
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If not within specification, repeat the installation procedure.
Front timing chain case to rear timing chain case: (-0.14) - 0.14 mm [(-0.0055) - 0.0055 in]
Oil pump to cylinder block: (-0.36) - (-0.10) mm [(-0.0142) - (-0.0039) in]
Rear timing chain case to cylinder block: (-0.24) - 0.14 mm [(-0.0094) - 0.0055 in]
21. Install IVT control valve covers as follows:
a. Install new collared O-rings in front cover oil hole (LH and RH sides).
b. Install new seal rings on the IVT control covers.
c. Apply Silicone RTV Sealant to the IVT control covers. Use Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent.
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Being careful not to move the seal ring from the installation groove, align the dowel pins on the chain case the holes to install the IVT control
covers.
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Tighten in the numerical order as shown.
