Murano AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
4. Remove the intake and exhaust camshaft brackets.
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Mark the camshafts, camshaft brackets, and bolts so they are placed in the same position and direction for installation.
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Equally loosen the camshaft bracket bolts in several steps in the numerical order shown.
5. Remove camshaft.
6. Remove valve lifter.
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Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
7. Remove secondary timing chain tensioner from cylinder head.
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Remove secondary chain tensioner with its stopper pin attached.
NOTE: Stopper pin was attached when secondary timing chain was removed.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Camshaft Runout
1. Put V block on precise flat bed, and support No. 2 and No. 4 journal of camshaft.
2. Set dial gauge vertically to No. 3 journal.
3. Turn camshaft to one direction with hands, and measure camshaft runout on dial gauge. (Total indicator reading)
Limit : 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
4. If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft.