Where is the timing chain in an engine?
Every internal combustion engine has a timing chain or belt. It’s in the front of the engine attached to a set of gears and pulleys that power components like the crankshaft and camshaft. A properly tensioned chain is critical to maintaining the timing between the pistons and the valves.
Are there any problems with the Nissan chain?
Nissan Timing Chain Problems. Certain Nissan vehicles are gaining a reputation for early problems in the timing chain system, including issues with the chain tensioners, guides, and shoes. Some have suggested that a manufacturing defect created timing chains with sharper edges that rapidly saw through their guides.
How does the Nissan timing chain settlement work?
Under the settlement, affected owners and lessees are entitled to partial reimbursement for money spent in connection with the diagnosis of, repair to, or replacement of the primary or secondary timing chain systems or components. Alternatively, those owners and lessees may receive a voucher to be used toward the purchase of a new Nissan vehicle.
Do you need an owner’s manual to change a timing chain?
Locate your owner’s manual. You will most likely need it to disassemble and reassemble various parts. Also verify that your model is equipped with a timing chain and not a timing belt. These two parts perform the same task, but replacing them can be quite different. This procedure is only for replacing a timing chain.
Do you have to install new tensioner when replacing timing chain?
If you’re replacing it, the new tensioner should come with a pin already installed in the hole. Leave it in place until you’re completely done with the chain installation.
What do I need to replace timing chain on VQ35DE engine?
I’m doing it with the engine out of the engine as I’m swapping it into a 5.5 Gen, so the upper oil pan is already removed and I’ll be going from there. Most stuff I’ve seen in my travels says to replace all three chains, the main tensioner, the top guide, the slack guide, and the two small guides in the camshaft chains.
Where is the hole in the timing chain?
With TDC set, tension can be relieved from the chain. The main tensioner has a small hole in it, and the piston itself has a deep groove near the end of the piston.
Do you have to remove oil pan to change timing chain?
You don’t have to remove the upper oil pan to pull the timing cover, but you DO have to unfasten the two bolts that attach it to the cover. If you don’t, you’ll split your cover when trying to pry it free. This means you must remove the lower oil pan to get to those two bolts.