Nissan Pathfinder (2007 year). Manual - part 239

TIMING CHAIN

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b.

Install the primary timing chain.

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Water pump (G).

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Install primary timing chain so the mating mark punched (B)
on camshaft sprocket is aligned with the copper link (A) on the
timing chain, while the mating mark notched (E) on the crank-
shaft sprocket (D) is aligned with the yellow link (F) on the tim-
ing chain, as shown.

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When it is difficult to align mating marks (A) with (B) and (E)
with (F) of the primary timing chain with each sprocket, gradu-
ally turn the camshaft using a wrench on the hexagonal por-
tion to align it with the mating marks.

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During alignment, be careful to prevent dislocation of mating
mark alignments of the secondary timing chains.

8.

Install internal chain guide, slack guide and timing chain ten-
sioner (primary).

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CAUTION:

Do not overtighten slack guide bolts. It is normal for a gap
to exist under the bolt seats when bolts are tightened to
specification.

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When installing timing chain tensioner (primary), push in plunger and keep it pressed in with stopper
pin.

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Remove any dirt and foreign materials completely from the back and the mounting surfaces of timing
chain tensioner (primary).

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After installation, pull out stopper pin by pressing slack guide.

9.

Make sure again that the mating marks on camshaft sprockets and timing chain have not slipped out of
alignment.

10. Install new O-rings on rear timing chain case.

11. Install new front oil seal on front timing chain case.

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Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip.

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Install it so that each seal lip is oriented as shown. 

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TIMING CHAIN

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Press-fit oil seal until it becomes flush with front timing chain
case end face using suitable drift [outer diameter: 60 mm
(2.36 in)].

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Make sure the garter spring is in position and seal lip is not
inverted.

12. Install water pump cover and chain tensioner cover to front timing chain case.

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Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket using Tool to front
timing chain case as shown.

Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to

GI-47, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"

.

13. Install front timing chain case as follows:

a.

Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket using Tool to front timing chain case back side as shown.

Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to

GI-47, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"

 .

PBIC2911E

Tool number

: WS39930000 (

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PBIC2912E

Tool number

: WS39930000 (

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PBIC2913E

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b.

Install new O-rings on rear timing chain case.

c.

Assemble front timing chain case as follows:

i.

Fit lower end of front timing chain case tightly onto top face of oil
pan (upper). From the fitting point, make entire front timing chain
case contact rear timing chain case completely.

ii.

Since front timing chain case is offset for difference of bolt holes,
tighten bolts temporarily while holding front timing chain case
from front and top as shown.

iii.

Same as the previous step, insert dowel pin while holding front
timing chain case from front and top completely.

d.

Tighten bolts to the specified torque in numerical order as
shown.

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There are four type of bolts. Refer to the following for locating
bolts.

e.

After all bolts tightened, retighten them to the specified torque in numerical order as shown.

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Bolt position

Bolt diameter

1 - 5

: 10 mm (0.39 in)

6 – 25

: 6 mm (0.24 in)

Bolt position

Tightening specification

1 - 5

: 55.0 N·m (5.6 kg-m, 41 ft-lb)

6 – 25

: 12.7 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)

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TIMING CHAIN

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14. Install two bolts in front of oil pan (upper) in numerical order as

shown.

15. Install right and left intake valve timing control covers as follows:

a.

Install new seal rings in shaft grooves.

b.

Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket using Tool to intake
valve timing control covers as shown.

Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to

GI-47, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"

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c.

Install new collared O-rings in front timing chain case oil hole
(left and right sides).

d.

Being careful not to move seal ring from the installation groove, align dowel pins on front timing chain
case with the holes to install intake valve timing control covers.

e.

Tighten bolts in numerical order as shown.

16. Install crankshaft pulley as follows:

a.

Install crankshaft pulley, taking care not to damage front oil seal.

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When press-fitting crankshaft pulley with plastic hammer, tap on its center portion (not circumference).

b.

Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt in two steps.

Front oil pan bolt torque

: 22.0 N·m (2.2 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)

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Tool number

: WS39930000 (

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c.

Remove Tool. 

17. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from front) to confirm it turns

smoothly.

18. Install oil pans (upper and lower). Refer to 

EM-27, "Removal and Installation"

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19. Install rocker covers (right and left banks). Refer to 

EM-41, "Removal and Installation"

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20. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal after this step.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks

The following are procedures for checking fluid leaks, lubricant leaks and exhaust gases leaks.

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Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to 

MA-11, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS"

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Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.

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Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.

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Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

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Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.

NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in the guide may
generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop after
hydraulic pressure rises.

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Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.

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Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

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After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.

Summary of the inspection items:

* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.

Step 1

: 44.1 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)

Step 2

:84

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Tool number

: KV10117700 (J-44716)

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Item

Before starting engine

Engine running

After engine stopped

Engine coolant

Level

Leakage

Level

Engine oil

Level

Leakage

Level

Other oils and fluid*

Level

Leakage

Level

Fuel

Leakage

Leakage

Leakage

CAMSHAFT

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CAMSHAFT

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Removal and Installation

EBS00QC0

1.

Intake valve timing control solenoid 
valve (right bank)

2.

Gasket

3.

Camshaft bracket (No. 2 to 4)

4.

Camshaft (EXH)

5.

Camshaft (INT)

6.

Camshaft bracket (No. 1)

7.

Dowel pin

8.

Valve lifter

9.

O-ring

10.

Timing chain tensioner (secondary) 
(right bank)

11.

Spring

12. Plunger

13.

Timing chain tensioner (secondary) 
(left bank)

14.

Cylinder head (right bank)

15. Cylinder head (left bank)

16. O-ring

17.

Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 
(right bank)

18.

Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 
(left bank)

19. Intake valve timing control solenoid 

valve (left bank)

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CAMSHAFT

2007 Pathfinder

REMOVAL

1.

Remove front timing chain case, camshaft sprocket, timing chain and rear timing chain case. Refer to 

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56, "REMOVAL"

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2.

Remove camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (right and left
banks) from cylinder head back side.

CAUTION:

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Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.

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Do not disassemble.

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Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at
sensor tip.

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Do not place sensors in a location where they are
exposed to magnetism.

3.

Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valves.

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Discard intake valve timing control solenoid valve gaskets and
use new gaskets for installation.

4.

Remove camshaft brackets.

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Mark camshafts, camshaft brackets and bolts so they are placed in the same position and direction for
installation.

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Equally loosen camshaft bracket bolts in several steps in
reverse order as shown.

5.

Remove camshafts.

6.

Remove valve lifters.

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Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.

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