Nissan Pathfinder. Manual - part 559

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Apply new engine oil to parts marked in illustration before installation.

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Camshaft position sensor bracket (RH) 2.

Camshaft brackets

3.

No. 1 camshaft bracket (RH)

4.

Camshaft (EXH) (RH)

5.

Camshaft (INT) 
(RH)

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Cylinder head (RH)

7.

Cylinder head (LH)

8.

Camshaft (EXH) 
(LH)

9.

Camshaft (INT) (LH)

10. No. 1 camshaft bracket (LH)

11. Camshaft brackets

12. Camshaft position sensor bracket (LH)

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Refer to INSTALLATION

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1. Remove the timing chains (primary and secondary). Refer to 

EM-62, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove camshaft position brackets (RH shown, LH similar).

3. Remove the intake and exhaust camshaft brackets and the cam-

shafts.

• Mark the camshafts, camshaft brackets, and bolts so they are

placed in the same position and direction for installation.

• Equally loosen the camshaft bracket bolts in several steps in

the numerical order as shown.

4. Remove valve lifters if necessary.

NOTE:

Identify installation positions to ensure proper installation.

5. Remove secondary timing chain tensioner (1) from cylinder

head.

• Remove secondary tensioner with its stopper pin attached.

NOTE:

Stopper pin was attached when secondary timing chain was

removed.

INSTALLATION

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1. Before installation, remove any old Silicone RTV Sealant from

component mating surfaces using a scraper.

• Remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the bolt holes and

threads.

• Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces.

2. Before installing the front cam bracket, remove the old Silicone

RTV Sealant from the mating surface using a scraper.

• Do not scratch or damage the mating surface.

3. Turn the crankshaft until No. 1 piston is set at TDC on the com-

pression stroke.

• The crankshaft key should line up with the right bank cylinder

center line as shown.

4. Install camshaft chain tensioners (1) on both sides of cylinder

head. Refer to 

EM-54, "Removal and Installation"

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5. Install valve lifter, if removed.

NOTE:

Install them in original positions.

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6. Install exhaust and intake camshafts and camshaft brackets.

• Intake camshaft has a drill mark on camshaft sprocket mount-

ing flange.

• Follow your identification marks made during removal or follow the identification marks that are present

on the new camshafts components for proper placement and direction of the components.

• Position the camshaft dowel pins (A) as shown.

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Bank

INT/EXH

ID mark 

(A)

Drill mark

Paint marks

M1 (E)

M2 (F)

M3 (D)

RH (B)

INT

1A

Yes

Pink

No

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EXH

1C

No

No

Light Blue

Light blue

LH (C)

INT

1B

Yes

Pink

No

Light blue

EXH

1D

No

No

Light Blue

Light blue

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