Pathfinder 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2006)
b. Install new O-rings on rear timing chain case.
c. Assemble front timing chain case as follows:
i. Fit lower end of front timing chain case tightly onto top face of oil pan (upper). From the fitting point, make entire front timing chain case
contact rear timing chain case completely.
ii. Since front timing chain case is offset for difference of bolt holes, tighten bolts temporarily while holding front timing chain case from front
and top as shown.
iii. Same as the previous step, insert dowel pin while holding front timing chain case from front and top completely.
d. Tighten bolts to the specified torque in numerical order as shown.
e. After all bolts are tightened, retighten them to the specified torque in numerical order as shown.
- There are two type of bolts
Bolt position Bolt diameter
1 - 5 : 10 mm (0.39 in)
6 - 25 : 6 mm (0.24 in)
Bolt position Tightening specification
1 - 5 : 55.0 N-m (5.6 kg-m, 41 ft-lb)
6 - 25 : 12.7 N-m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)