Engine - Timing Chain/Front Cover Revised Procedure: Overview

Classification:
EM98-009

Reference:
NTB98-107

Date:
January 15, 1999

GA16DE TIMING CHAIN/FRONT COVER
REVISED SERVICE PROCEDURE

APPLIED ENGINE:
GA16DE

APPLIED MODELS:
1991-94 Sentra (B13) w/GA16DE
1991-93 NX1600 (B13)
1995-99 Sentra (B14) w/GA16DE
1995-98 200SX (B14) w/GA16DE

SERVICE INFORMATION

A revised service procedure for the engine front cover/timing chain has been adopted for the GA16DE. It is no longer recommended to remove the cylinder head when removing the timing chain/front cover(s). Utilize the following steps when servicing the front cover, timing chain, guides or tensioner(s)

PARTS INFORMATION





CLAIMS INFORMATION

Please reference the "Revision C" pages of the Nissan "1992-1999 Warranty Flat Rate Information Manual", Section "AG", Op Codes AG12AA, AG14AA, AG142A, AG143A, AG144A and AG24AA. Also reference Section "CA", Op Codes CA20AA and CA22AA. You will note that the descriptions and flat rate times applicable to the B13 and B14 vehicles (with GA16DE engines) for these Op Codes have been revised to reflect this new procedure.