Maxima V6-2960cc 3.0L DOHC (VE30DE) (1992)
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3.
To prevent valve or cam damage, be sure to install the cam shafts with the RH cam sprocket dowels in the 10 o'clock position and the LH cam
sprocket dowels in the 12 o'clock position. (Figure 9)
Cam Timing:
1.
With the engine still set at 120 degrees BTDC, install the cam sprockets on the RH cylinder head, aligning the chain marks with the sprocket
timing marks. Be sure all slack is removed from the drive side of the chain [the drive side does not have the tensioner]. (Figure 10)
2.
Hold the LH timing chain to keep it from binding and rotate the engine by hand to Top Dead Center, # 1 cylinder, compression stroke. (Figure 11)
3.
Verify that the match marks you scribed on the RH cam front flange align with the arrows on the front cam caps. Adjust cam sprocket to chain
alignment, as necessary, to ensure that the match marks align (See Figure 3).
4.
Verify that the RH cam chain marks align with the sprocket timing marks and that the match marks on the cam front flange still align with the
arrows on the front cam caps. (see Figure 4)
5.
Install the LH cam chain and sprockets. Be sure all the slack is removed from the drive side of the chain.
6.
Verify that the LH chain match marks align with the sprocket timing marks and that the match marks on the cam flange align with the cam cap
arrows. (see Figure 4)
