350Z V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
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TIMING CHAIN
CAUTION: When installing camshafts, chain tensioners, oil seals, or other sliding parts, lubricate contacting surfaces with new engine oil.
Apply new engine oil to bolt threads and seat surfaces when installing camshaft sprockets, camshaft brackets, and crankshaft pulley.
NOTE: This describes procedures for removing/installing front timing chain case and timing chain related parts, and rear timing chain case, when oil
pan (upper) needs to be removed/installed for engine overhaul, etc.
To remove/install front timing chain case, timing chain, and its related parts without removing oil pan (upper).
REMOVAL
1. Place vehicle onto lift.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove engine cover with power tool.
4. Remove air cleaner case assembly.
5. Remove undercover with power tool.
6. Drain engine coolant from radiator.
7. Drain engine oil from oil pan.
8. Remove engine harnesses.
9. Remove intake manifold collector (upper) and (lower) with power tool.
10. Remove radiator cooling fan assembly.
11. Remove A/C compressor from bracket, and temporarily secure it aside.
12. Remove power steering oil pump from bracket, and temporarily secure it aside.
13. Remove power steering oil pump bracket.
14. Remove alternator.
15. Remove water bypass hose, water hose clamp and idler pulley bracket from front timing chain case.
16. Remove oil pan (upper) and (lower)
17. 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) 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.
18. Remove RH and LH rocker covers with power tool.
19. Obtain compression TDC of No.1 cylinder as follows:
