Frontier 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2003)
Timing Belt: Service and Repair
Components
CAUTION:
^
Do not bend or twist timing belt.
^
After removing timing belt, do not turn crankshaft and camshaft separately because valves will strike piston heads.
^
Make sure that timing belt, camshaft sprocket, crankshaft sprocket and belt tensioner are clean and free from oil and water.
^
Installation should be carried out when engine is cold.
Removal
1. Remove the engine under cover.
2. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator.
CAUTION: Do not spill coolant on the engine drive belts.
3. Remove the radiator.
4. Remove the engine cooling fan and water pump pulley.
5. Remove the following drive belts:
^
Power steering pump drive belt
^
Compressor drive belt
^
Alternator drive belt
^
Supercharger drive belt (if equipped)
6. Remove all of the spark plugs.
7. Remove the distributor protector.
8. Remove the compressor drive belt idler bracket.