2006 INFINITI M35 Factory Service Manual

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Loosen  mounting  bolts  in  reverse  order  as  shown  in  the  fig-
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a. Remove rear cover plate (2WD) or starter motor (AWD) and set
the ring gear stopper (SST) as shown in the fig

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b. Insert a suitable tool into the notch at the top of front timing chain
case as shown (1).
c. Pry off case by moving the tool as shown

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31. Remove internal chain guide, tension guide and slack guide.
NOTE:
Tension guide can be removed after  remov

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Insert  0.5  mm  (0.020  in)-thick  metal  or  resin  plate  between
timing  chain  and  timing  chain  tensioner  plunger  (guide).
Remo

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35. Remove O-rings from cylinder head.
36. Remove O-rings from cylinder block.
37. Remove timing chain tensione

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39. Use  a  scraper  to  remove  all  traces  of  liquid  gasket  from  water
pump cover, chain tensioner cover and  intake  valve timing

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1. Install  timing  chain  tensioners  (secondary)  to  cylinder  head as  follows  if  removed.  Refer  to EM-