Murano FWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2006)
Standard
Rear timing chain case to cylinder block: -0.24 to 0.14 mm (-0.009 to 0.006 inch)
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If not within the standard, repeat the installation procedure.
3. Install water pump with new O-rings.
4. Make sure that dowel pin hole, dowel pin and crankshaft key are located as shown in the figure. (No. 1 cylinder at compression TDC)
NOTE: Though camshaft does not stop at the position as shown in the figure, for the placement of cam nose, it is generally accepted camshaft is
placed for the same direction of the figure.
Camshaft dowel pin hole (intake side): At cylinder head upper face side in each bank
Camshaft dowel pin (exhaust side): At cylinder head upper face side in each bank
Crankshaft key: At cylinder head side of right bank
CAUTION: Hole on small diameter side must be used for intake side dowel pin hole. Do not misidentify (ignore big diameter side).
5. Install timing chain (secondary) and camshaft sprockets (INT and EXH) as follows:
CAUTION: Mating marks between timing chain and sprockets slip easily. Confirm all mating mark positions repeatedly during the installation
process.
a. Push plunger of timing chain tensioner (secondary) and keep it pressed in with stopper pin.