Murano FWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2006)
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Perform following operations with engine front-side supported with jack.
CAUTION: Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting surface, be careful not to damage oil pan (lower).
21. Remove intake valve timing control covers.
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Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
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Use the seal cutter [SST: KV10111100 (J37228)] to cut liquid gasket for removal.
CAUTION: Shaft is internally jointed with camshaft sprocket (INT) center hole. When removing, keep it horizontal until it is completely
disconnected.
22. Remove collared O-rings from front timing chain case oil holes (left and right sides).
23. Remove engine mounting insulator (RH) and engine mounting bracket (RH).
24. Raise engine front-side with jack. (This secures workspace to remove front timing chain case.)
25. Remove front timing chain case as follows:
a. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
b. Insert a suitable tool into the notch at the top of front timing chain case as shown (1).
c. Pry off case by moving the tool as shown (2).
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Use the seal cutter [SST: KV10111100 (J37228)] to cut liquid gasket for removal.