Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 541

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INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL

INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL

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Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (LH) (bank 2)

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REMOVAL

1. Remove hood ledge cover.
2. Remove coolant reservoir and set aside.
3. Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.
4. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (LH) (bank 2). Refer to 

EM-54, "Removal and

Installation"

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1.

Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve cover gasket (LH)

2.

Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve cover gasket (RH) 

3.

Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve cover (RH) (bank 1)

4.

Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve (RH)

5.

Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve (LH)

6.

O-ring

7.

Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve cover (LH) (bank 2)

8.

Front timing chain case

A.

Refer to INSTALLATION

B.

Refer to 

EM-54, "Removal and 

Installation"

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Engine front

 

 

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5. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve and O-ring from intake valve timing control solenoid

valve cover.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-ring.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Replace the O-ring for the intake valve timing control solenoid valve with a new one, then lubricate

O-ring with engine oil before installing.

• Do not reuse O-ring.

Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (RH) (bank 1)

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REMOVAL

1. Remove front fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to 

EXT-23, "Exploded View"

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2. Remove hood ledge cover.
3. Remove coolant reservoir and set aside.
4. Remove power steering reservoir and set aside.
5. Support engine using suitable tool.
6. Remove upper engine mount and bracket. Refer to 

EM-103, "Removal and Installation"

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7. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover bolt behind intake valve timing control solenoid

valve. Refer to 

EM-54, "Removal and Installation"

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8. Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.
9. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve and O-ring from intake valve timing control solenoid

valve cover.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-ring.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Replace the O-ring for the intake valve timing control solenoid valve with a new one, then lubricate

O-ring with engine oil before installing.

• Do not reuse O-rings.

Intake valve timing control 
solenoid valve bolt

: 11.3 N·m (1.2 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)

Intake valve timing control 
solenoid valve bolt

: 11.3 N·m (1.2 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)

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FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE

FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE

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Removal and Installation

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NOTE:

• This section describes the procedure for removal/installation of the front timing chain case without removing

the oil pan (upper) from the vehicle.

• When rear timing chain case must be removed, remove the engine from the vehicle. Then remove front tim-

ing chain case, timing chain related parts, and rear timing chain case in this order, and install in reverse

order of removal. Refer to 

EM-103, "Removal and Installation"

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• Refer to 

EM-64, "Exploded View"

 for component parts location. 

• When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from

spilling.

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to 

PG-67, "Removal and Installation (Battery)"

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2. Remove engine under cover. Refer to 

EXT-15, "Exploded View"

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3. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to 

CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant"

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4. Drain the engine oil. Refer to 

LU-9, "Changing Engine Oil"

.

5. Drain the power steering fluid. Refer to 

ST-12, "Draining"

.

6. Remove engine room cover. Refer to 

EM-23, "Removal and Installation"

.

7. Remove front air duct. Refer to 

EM-24, "Removal and Installation"

.

1.

Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve cover gasket (LH)

2.

Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve cover gasket (RH) 

3.

Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve cover (RH) (bank 1)

4.

O-ring

5.

Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve (RH) with O-ring

6.

Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve (LH) with O-ring

7.

Water pump cover

8.

Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve cover (LH) (bank 2)

9.

Crankshaft pulley

10. Front oil seal

11. Front timing chain case

A.

Refer to INSTALLATION

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8. Remove battery tray. Refer to 

PG-68, "Removal and Installation (Battery Tray)"

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9. Remove the hood ledge covers (RH and LH).
10. Remove cowl top, cowl top extension and cowl top extension brace. Refer to 

EXT-21, "Removal and

Installation"

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11. Remove upper radiator hose.
12. Disconnect engine coolant reservoir hose from the radiator and remove engine coolant reservoir.
13. Remove cooling fan assembly. Refer to 

CO-16, "Removal and Installation"

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14. Disconnect lower radiator hose from engine.
15. Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir tank hose from the power steering pump and fluid cooler and

remove the power steering fluid reservoir tank. Refer to 

ST-29, "Exploded View"

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16. Remove the front (RH) wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-60, "Adjustment"

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17. Remove front fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to 

EXT-24, "Removal and Installation"

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18. Remove the drive belt. Refer to 

EM-14, "Removal and Installation"

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19. Remove the rocker covers, if necessary. Refer to 

EM-48, "Removal and Installation (LH)"

 and 

EM-49,

"Removal and Installation (RH)"

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NOTE:

Necessary only when removing timing chains.

20. If removing the timing chains, obtain compression TDC of No. 1

cylinder as follows: 

a. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise to align timing mark (grooved

line without color) with timing indicator.

b. Check that intake and exhaust camshaft lobes on No. 1 cylinder

(right bank of engine) are located as shown.

• If not, turn the crankshaft one revolution (360

°) and align as

shown.

21. Lock the drive plate using Tool.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signal plate teeth behind the ring gear, when setting the

Tool.

22. Remove the crankshaft pulley as follows: 
a. Loosen crankshaft pulley and locate bolt seating surface at 10 mm (0.39 in) from its original position.

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SEM418G

Tool number

:  — (J-50288)