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Nissan and Datsun Frontier 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2003)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Diagrams (page 5 of 9)

Make
Nissan and Datsun
Model
Frontier 4WD
Engine
V6-3.3L (VG33E)
Year
2003
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceDiagrams · page 5 of 9
Timing Belt: Diagrams (page 5 of 9) – Nissan Frontier 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2003)

Timing Belt: Service and Repair

Components 

CAUTION: 
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Do not bend or twist timing belt.

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After removing timing belt, do not turn crankshaft and camshaft separately because valves will strike piston heads.

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Make sure that timing belt, camshaft sprocket, crankshaft sprocket and belt tensioner are clean and free from oil and water.

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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:

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Power steering pump drive belt

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Compressor drive belt

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Alternator drive belt

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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.

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