2004 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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INFINITI FX35 2004  Service Manual EM-68
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28. Remove internal chain guide, tension guide and slack guide.
NOTE:
Tension guide can be removed after removing timing chain (pri-

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32. Remove O-rings from cylinder head.
33. Remove O-rings from cylinder block.
34. Remove timing chain tensioners (secondary) from cy

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36. Use a scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from water
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1. Install timing chain tensioners (secondary) to cylinder head as the following if removed. Refer to EM-87,
"INSTALLATION" .
a. Inst

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Apply liquid gasket on installation position of water pump and cylinder head very completely.
5. Align rea

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6. After installing rear timing chain case, check surface height dif-
ference between following parts on oil pan mounting surface.
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b. Install timing chains (secondary) and camshaft sprockets.
Align the mating marks on secondary timing ch