Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 547

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CAMSHAFT

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

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the timing chains. Refer to 

EM-64, "Removal and Installation"

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1.

Camshaft position sensor bracket 
(RH)

2.

Camshaft brackets

3.

No. 1 camshaft bracket (RH)

4.

Camshaft (EXH) (RH)

5.

Camshaft (INT) (RH)

6.

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)

A.

Refer to INSTALLATION

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

3. Remove the camshaft brackets and the camshafts.

• 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 reverse order as shown.

4. Remove valve lifters, if necessary.

NOTE:

Identify installation positions to ensure proper installation.

5. Remove secondary timing chain tensioner 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) : Cylinder head (RH)
(A) : Camshaft (EXH) (RH)
(B) : Camshaft (INT) (RH)
(C) : Camshaft bracket

: Engine front

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(2) : Cylinder head (LH)
(A) : Camshaft (INT) (LH)
(B) : Camshaft bracket
(C) : Camshaft (EXH) (LH)

: Engine front

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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 on both sides of cylinder head.

Refer to 

EM-54, "Removal and Installation"

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5. Install valve lifters, 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 fol-

low the identification marks that are present on the new cam-

shaft 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

Purple

No

Light blue

EXH

1C

No

No

Orange

Light blue

LH (C)

INT

1B

Yes

Purple

No

Light blue

EXH

1D

No

No

Orange

Light blue

(1) :Crankshaft key

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