Engine - Revised Timing Chain Service Procedure
Classification: EM10-001Reference: NTB10-046
Date: March 19, 2010
ALTIMA, MAXIMA, AND QUEST; REVISED VQ35 ENGINE TIMING CHAIN PROCEDURES
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2004-2006 Altima (L31) - VQ35DE engine ONLY
2004-2008 Maxima (A34)
2004-2009 Quest (V42)
SERVICE INFORMATION
Removal and installation procedures for the VQ35 engine front timing chain case and timing chains (primary and secondary) have been updated to no longer require removal of the rocker covers and intake collector.
In addition, new removal and installation procedures have been added for the timing chain tensioners (primary and secondary) and secondary timing chain tensioner shoe. The updated procedures are available via hyperlink in this bulletin (see below).
Nissan Service Manuals for 2004-2006 Altima, 2004-2008 Maxima, and 2004-2009 Quest vehicles will be updated with these new procedures. Updated Service Manuals will be distributed to the field as quickly as possible.
Until the updated Service Manuals are made available, please use the procedures shown below for any VQ35 engine front timing chain case, timing chain, or timing chain tensioner-related repairs on an Applied Vehicle.
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