2004 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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TIMING CHAIN
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TIMING CHAINPFP:13028
Removal and InstallationABS006IJ
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REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle. Refer to EM-236, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the followi

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5. Remove intake valve timing control cover as follows: 
a. Loosen and remove mounting bolts in the reverse order as
shown in the fi

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a. Remove rear plate cover, and set ring gear stopper (SST).
b. Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt, and then pu

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NOTE:
To remove timing chain and related parts, start with those on left bank. The procedure for removing parts
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Timing Chain
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1. Make sure that crankshaft key and dowel pin of each camshaft
are located as shown in the figure. (No. 1 cylinder at compres-
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4. Install timing chains and related parts.
Align the mating mark on each sprocket and timing chain for i