Frontier XE King Cab 2WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (2000)
9. Remove the oil pump and distributor drive shaft, then the oil pickup strainer.
10. Remove the front cover.
CAUTION: Be careful not to tear or damage the cylinder head gasket.
11. Remove the following parts.
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Lower timing chain tensioner (Push piston and insert a suitable pin into pin hole.)
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Chain tension arm
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Lower timing chain guide
12. Remove the upper timing chain and idler sprocket. Refer to "UPPER TIMING CHAIN" in "Removal" and "IDLER SPROCKET".
13. Wipe off the links of the timing chain next to the timing marks on the sprockets. Put paint marks on the timing chain, matching them with the
timing marks on the crankshaft sprocket and idler sprocket.
14. Remove the lower timing chain and sprocket.
Inspection
Check for cracks and excessive wear at roller links. Replace chain if necessary.
Installation
LOWER TIMING CHAIN