Murano AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
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22. Remove the RH and LH intake valve timing control covers.
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Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown.
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Use seal cutter [special service tool: KV10111100 (J37228)] or an equivalent tool to cut liquid gasket for removal.
CAUTION: Shaft is internally jointed with intake camshaft sprocket center hole. When removing, keep it horizontal until it is completely
disconnected.
23. Remove right side engine mounting, mounting bracket and nuts.
24. Raise engine front-side with jack. (This secures workspace to remove front timing chain case.)
25. Remove front timing chain case.
a. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown.
b. Insert the appropriate size tool into the notch at the top of the front timing chain case as shown (1).
c. Pry off the case by moving the tool as shown (2).
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Use seal cutter [special service tool: KV10111100 (J37228)] or an equivalent tool to cut liquid gasket for removal.
CAUTION:
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Do not use screwdrivers or something similar.
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After removal, handle it carefully so it does not tilt, cant, or warp under a load.
26. Remove water pump cover and chain tensioner cover from front timing chain case.
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Use seal cutter [special service tool: KV10111100 (J37228)] or an equivalent tool to cut liquid gasket for removal.
27. Remove the front oil seal from the front timing chain case using a suitable tool.
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Use screwdriver for removal.
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Exercise care not to damage front timing chain case.
28. Remove timing chain and related parts. (Disregard the procedures for removing front timing chain case and upper oil pan.)
29. Remove residual gasket from front timing chain case and liquid gasket mating surface.
CAUTION: Be careful not to allow gasket fragments to enter oil pan.
INSTALLATION
