How to install a timing chain on a maxima?
Apply liquid gasket to the water pump cover and install it to the front timing chain cover. Install the upper and lower oil pans. Install the exhaust header pipe. Install the engine mount and bracket. Install the center member assembly. Remove the engine from the hoist.
How to replace the front crankshaft seal on a maxima?
The front crankshaft seal can be replaced without removing the timing chain cover. Using a small prybar, pry the oil seal from the timing chain cover; be careful not to scratch the timing chain cover sealing surface. Using a new oil seal, lubricate it with engine oil and press it into the timing chain cover.
How to remove the chain cover on a maxima?
Drain the engine oil and coolant from the engine. Remove the splash shields from under the vehicle. Remove the drive belts and the idler pulley bracket. Remove the power steering pump. Remove the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors. Remove the intake manifold collector. Remove the crankshaft damper.
How to loosen the front timing chain cover?
FIG : Fig. 3: Bolt loosening sequence for the front timing chain cover-VQ30DE engine Using the notch on the top of the timing chain case, insert a suitable tool and carefully separate the front timing chain cover from the rear cover.
Apply liquid gasket to the water pump cover and install it to the front timing chain cover. Install the upper and lower oil pans. Install the exhaust header pipe. Install the engine mount and bracket. Install the center member assembly. Remove the engine from the hoist.
The front crankshaft seal can be replaced without removing the timing chain cover. Using a small prybar, pry the oil seal from the timing chain cover; be careful not to scratch the timing chain cover sealing surface. Using a new oil seal, lubricate it with engine oil and press it into the timing chain cover.
Drain the engine oil and coolant from the engine. Remove the splash shields from under the vehicle. Remove the drive belts and the idler pulley bracket. Remove the power steering pump. Remove the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors. Remove the intake manifold collector. Remove the crankshaft damper.
FIG : Fig. 3: Bolt loosening sequence for the front timing chain cover-VQ30DE engine Using the notch on the top of the timing chain case, insert a suitable tool and carefully separate the front timing chain cover from the rear cover.