Murano FWD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2004)
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Exercise care not to damage front timing chain case.
21. Remove internal chain guide, timing chain tensioner, tension guide and slack guide.
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Remove timing chain tensioner as follows:
a. Pull lever down and release plunger stopper tab.
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Plunger stopper tab can be pushed up to release (coaxial structure with lever).
b. Insert stopper pin into tensioner body hole to hold lever, and keep the tab released.
NOTE: An Allen wrench [2.5 mm (0.098 inch)] is used for a stopper pin as an example.
c. Insert plunger into tensioner body by pressing the slack guide.
d. Keep the slack guide pressed and hold it by pushing the stopper pin through the lever hole and body hole.
e. Remove the mounting bolts and remove the timing chain tensioner.
22. Remove timing chain (primary) and crankshaft sprocket.
CAUTION:
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After removing timing chain, do not turn the crankshaft and camshaft separately, or the valves will strike the piston heads.
