2008 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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7. Remove grommets from right and left cowl top panel.
 Remove right side grommet as follows:
- Remove battery. Re

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ROCKER COVER
1. Apply liquid gasket with tube presser (commercial service tool)
to joint among rocker cover, cylinder head and camshaft bracket
(No. 1 and 6) as

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TIMING CHAIN
ComponentINFOID:0000000001325788
1. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 2. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 3. Camshaft spr

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TIMING CHAIN
 Refer to 
GI-8, "Component" for symbols in the figure.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325789
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from veh

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

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TIMING CHAIN
a. Remove rear plate cover, and set ring gear stopper (SST).
b. Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt, and then pull crankshaft pulley
with both hands to r

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NOTE:
To remove timing chain and related parts, start with those on left bank. The procedure for removing parts
on

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TIMING CHAIN
Check for cracks and any excessive wear at link plates and roller
links of timing chain. Replace timing chain as necessary.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
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