2003 NISSAN TEANA timing chain installation

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This section describes procedures for removal/installation front timing chain case and timing chain related
parts, and rear timing chain case, when oil pan (upper) needs to be removed/installed for engine overhaul,
etc.

To removal/installation front timing chain case, timing chain, and timing chain related parts without remov-
ing oil pan (upper), refer to EM-163, "
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE" .
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle, and separate front suspension member and transaxle from
engine. Refer to EM-223, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Install engine sub-attachment with engine stand shaft [SST: KV10117001 and KV10106500] to right side
of cylinder block, then lift engine, and mount it onto engine stand [SST: ST0501S000]. Refer to EM-228,
"CYLINDER BLOCK" .
3. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-21, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
4. Drain engine coolant from inside engine. Refer to EM-229, "
DISASSEMBLY" .
5. Remove intake manifold collectors (upper and lower). Refer to EM-133, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLEC-
TOR" .
6. Remove rocker covers (right and left banks). Refer to EM-160, "
ROCKER COVER" .
7. Remove oil pans (lower and upper) and oil strainer. Refer to EM-145, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
8. Remove idler pulley and bracket.
9. Separate engine harness removing their brackets from front timing chain case
10. Remove right and left intake valve timing control covers.

Loosen mounting bolts in the reverse order as shown in the
figure.

U s e s e a l c u t t e r [ S S T: K V 1 0 1111 0 0 ] t o c u t l i q u i d g a s k e t f o r
removal.
CAUTION:
Shaft is internally jointed with camshaft sprocket (INT) cen-
ter hole. When removing, keep it horizontal until it is com-
pletely disconnected.
11. Remove collared O-ring from front timing chain case oil hole (left
and right sides).
1. O-ring 2. Timing chain tensioner (secondary) 3. Internal chain guide
4. Timing chain tensioner (secondary) 5. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 6. Timing chain (secondary)
7. Timing chain (primary) 8. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 9. Slack guide
10. Timing chain tensioner (primary) 11. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 12. Timing chain (secondary)
13. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 14. Crankshaft sprocket 15. Collared O-ring
16. Seal ring 17. Intake valve timing control cover 18. Chain tensioner cover
19. Intake valve timing control cover 20. Water pump cover 21. Front oil seal
22. Crankshaft pulley 23. Idler pulley 24. Idler pulley bracket
25. Center shaft 26. Washer 27. Front timing chain case
28. Rear timing chain case 29. Water drain plug (front) 30. Tension guide
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INSTALLATION
NOTE:
The below figure shows the relationship between the mating mark on each timing chain and that on the corre-
sponding sprocket, with the components installed.
1. Install timing chain tensioners (secondary) to cylinder head as follows if removed. Refer to EM-197,
"INSTALLATION" .
a. Install timing chain tensioners (secondary) with stopper pin attached and new O-ring.
b. Install camshaft brackets (No. 1). Refer to EM-197, "
INSTALLATION" .
2. Install rear timing chain case as follows:
a. Install new O-rings onto cylinder block.
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b. Install new O-rings to cylinder head.
c. Apply liquid gasket with tube presser [SST: WS39930000] to rear timing chain case back side as shown in
the figure.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
CAUTION:

For “A” in the figure, completely wipe out liquid gasket extended on a portion touching at
engine coolant.

Apply liquid gasket on installation position of water pump and cylinder head very completely.
d. Align rear timing chain case and water pump assembly with dowel pins (right and left) on cylinder block
and install rear timing chain case.

Make sure O-rings stay in place during installation to cylinder block and cylinder head.
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e. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig-
ure.

There are two types of mounting bolt. Refer to the following
for locating bolts.
f. After all bolts tightening, retighten them to the specified in
numerical order as shown in the figure.

If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
g. After installing rear timing chain case, check surface height dif-
ference between the following parts on the oil pan (upper)
mounting surface.

If not within standard, repeat the installation procedure.
3. Install water pump with new O-rings. Refer to CO-46, "
WATER PUMP" .
4. Make sure that dowel pin hole, dowel pin and crankshaft key are
located as shown in the figure. (No. 1 cylinder at compression
TDC)
NOTE:
Though camshaft does not stop at the position as shown in the
figure, for the placement of cam nose, it is generally accepted
camshaft is placed for the same direction of the figure.
CAUTION:
Hole on small dia. side must be used for intake side dowel pin hole. Do not misidentify (ignore big
dia. side).
5. Install timing chain (secondary) and camshaft sprockets (INT and EXH) as follows:
CAUTION:
Mating marks between timing chain and sprockets slip easily. Confirm all mating mark positions
repeatedly during the installation process.Bolt length: Bolt position
20 mm (0.79 in) : 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
16 mm (0.63 in) : Except the above
: 12.7 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
SEM735G
Standard
Rear timing chain case to cylinder block:
−0.24 to 0.14 mm (−0.009 to 0.006 in)
SEM943G
Camshaft dowel pin hole (intake side)
: At cylinder head upper face side in each bank
Camshaft dowel pin (exhaust side)
: At cylinder head upper face side in each bank
Crankshaft key
: At cylinder head side of right bank
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a. Push plunger of chain tensioner (secondary) and keep it
pressed in with stopper pin.
b. Install timing chain (secondary) and camshaft sprockets (INT
and EXH).

Align the mating marks on timing chain (secondary) (gold link)
with the ones on camshaft sprockets (INT and EXH)
(punched), and install them.
NOTE:

Mating marks for camshaft sprocket (INT) are on the back
side of camshaft sprocket (secondary).

There are two types of mating mark, circle and oval types.
They should be used for the right and left banks, respec-
tively.

Align dowel pin and pin hole on camshafts with the groove
and dowel pin on sprockets, and install them.

On the intake side, align pin hole on the small diameter side of
the camshaft front end with dowel pin on the back side of
camshaft sprocket, and install them.

On the exhaust side, align dowel pin on camshaft front end
with pin groove on camshaft sprocket, and install them.

In case that positions of each mating mark and each dowel
pin are not fit on mating parts, make fine adjustment to the position holding the hexagonal portion on
camshaft with wrench or equivalent.

Mounting bolts for camshaft sprockets must be tightened in the next step. Tightening them by hand is
enough to prevent the dislocation of dowel pins.

It may be difficult to visually check the dislocation of mating
marks during and after installation. To make the matching
easier, make a mating mark on the top of sprocket teeth and
its extended line in advance with paint.
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Right bank : Use circle type.
Left bank : Use oval type.
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a. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser [SST:
WS39930000] to front timing chain case back side as shown in
the figure.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
b. Install front timing chain case as to fit its dowel pin hole together dowel pin on rear timing chain case.
c. Tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque in numerical order
as shown in the figure.

There are two types of mounting bolt. Refer to the following
for locating bolts.
d. After all bolts tightening, retighten them to the specified torque in
numerical order as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid gasket leaking on surface mating with oil pan (upper).
e. After installing front timing chain case, check the surface height
difference between the following parts on the oil pan (upper)
mounting surface.

If not within standard, repeat the installation procedure.
15. Install right and left intake valve timing control covers as follows:
a. Install new seal rings in shaft grooves.
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M8 bolts : 1, 2
: 28.4 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
M6 bolts : Except the above
: 12.7 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
Standard
Front timing chain case to rear timing chain case:
−0.14 to 0.14 mm (−0.006 to 0.006 in)
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b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser [SST:
WS39930000] to intake valve timing control covers as shown in
the figure.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
c. Install new collared O-ring in front timing chain case oil hole (left
and right sides).
d. Being careful not to move seal rings from the installation grooves, align dowel pins on front timing chain
case with the holes to install intake valve timing control covers.
e. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig-
ure.
16. Install crankshaft pulley as follows:
a. Install crankshaft pulley, taking care not to damage front oil seal.

When press-fitting crankshaft pulley with plastic hammer, tap on its center portion (not circumference).
b. Fix crankshaft with pulley holder [SST: KV10109300].
c. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt.
d. Place a matching mark (A) on crank pulley (1) aligning with the
matching (B) of crank pulley mounting bolt (2). Tighten the bolts
90 degrees (one marks).
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: 44.1 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
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e. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from engine front) to confirm it turns
smoothly.
17. For the following operations, perform steps in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.

Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-14, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in the guide may
generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop after
hydraulic pressure rises.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —