Maxima GLE V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2002)
Camshaft Gear/Sprocket: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Cold Start Rattling Noise
Classification:
EC03-016
Reference
NTB03-060
Date:
June 18, 2003
2002 MAXIMA AND ALTIMA WITH VQ35 ENGINE; RATTLE NOISE WHEN STARTED COLD.
APPLIED VEHICLE(S):
2002 Altima (L31) with VQ35DE engine.
2002 Maxima (A33)
APPLIED VIN(S):
2002 Altima built before
1N4BL11D(*)3C 210299
2002 Maxima built before
JN1DA31A(*)3T 438232 or
JN1DA31A(*)3T 524380
APPLIED DATE(S):
2002 Altima built before January 17, 2003
2002 Maxima built before November 20, 2002
APPLIED ENGINE:
VQ35DE
IF YOU CONFIRM:
The engine in an applied vehicle makes a rattle noise for about 1 second when started cold,
DETERMINE IF:
The noise is coming from the left or right side VTC (Valve Timing Control) sprocket.
ACTION:
Replace the VTC sprocket that is making noise.
PARTS INFORMATION
CLAIMS INFORMATION
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of 'ACTION' is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as