Xterra S Timing Puesta A Punto
Xterra S Timing Puesta A Punto
Xterra S Timing Puesta A Punto
TIMING CHAIN
Exploded View
CAUTION: l After removing timing chains, do not turn the crankshaft and
camshaft separately, or the valves will strike the pistons.
l When installing camshafts, chain tensioners, oil seals, or other
sliding parts, lubricate contacting surfaces with new engine oil.
l Apply new engine oil to bolt threads and seat surfaces when
installing camshaft sprockets, camshaft brackets, and crankshaft
pulley.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the rocker covers or intake manifold collector to
remove or install the timing chain(s).
REMOVAL
Fig. 105: Identifying Timing Marks On Crankshaft Pulley And Timing Indicator
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lIf the original timing chain markings are not legible, use paint or equivalent to mark the timing
chains to the sprockets.
4. If removing the secondary timing chains, loosen camshaft sprocket bolts.
5. Compress the primary timing chain tensioner.
1. Loosen clip of primary timing chain tensioner, and release plunger stopper (1).
2. Depress plunger into tensioner body by pressing slack guide (2).
3. Keep slack guide pressed and insert stopper pin through the tensioner body hole and plunger
groove (3) to hold plunger in.
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Fig. 107: Locating Internal Chain Guide, Tension Guide And Slack Guide
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CAUTION: After removing timing chain (primary), do not turn crankshaft and
camshaft separately, or valves will strike the piston heads.
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Fig. 108: Attaching Stopper Pin To Right And Left Timing Chain Tensioners (Secondary)
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Check for cracks and any excessive wear at link plates. Replace chain if necessary.
l Inspect all timing chains and associated parts for wear or damage, replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION
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NOTE: The figure above shows the relationship between the mating mark on each
timing chain and that on the corresponding sprocket, with the components
installed.
1. Make sure that dowel pin hole, dowel pin of camshaft and crankshaft key are located as shown below.
(No. 1 cylinder at compression TDC)
NOTE: Though camshaft does not stop at the position as shown below, for the
placement of cam nose, it is generally accepted camshaft is placed for the
same direction as the figure.
Camshaft dowel pin hole (intake side): At cylinder head upper face side in each bank.
Camshaft dowel pin (exhaust side): At cylinder head upper face side in each bank.
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CAUTION: Hole on small diameter side must be used for intake side dowel pin
hole. Do not misidentify (ignore big diameter side).
CAUTION: Mating marks between timing chain and sprockets slip easily.
Confirm all mating mark positions repeatedly during the installation
process.
a. Push plunger of timing chain tensioner (secondary) and keep it pressed in with stopper pin.
Fig. 114: Pressing Plunger Of Timing Chain Tensioner (Secondary) Using Stopper Pin
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b. Before installing timing chains (secondary) and camshaft sprockets, confirm mating marks are
visible. If necessary, use paint or equivalent to re-mark the camshaft sprockets at each mating mark.
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Fig. 115: Identifying Timing Chains (Secondary) And Camshaft Sprockets Mating Marks
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c. Install timing chains (secondary) (8) and camshaft sprockets [INT (1) and EXH (9)].
l Left bank mating marks (6)
l Align the timing chain mating marks (secondary) (2) (blue color link) with the ones on
camshaft sprockets (INT and EXH) (4), (5), (7) and (10) (punched), and install them.
NOTE: l Mating marks for camshaft sprocket (INT) are on the back
side of camshaft sprocket (secondary).
l There are two types of mating marks, circle (7), (10) and
oval (4), (5) types. They should be used for the right and
left banks, respectively.
l Align dowel pin (3) and pin hole on camshafts with the groove (11) and dowel pin on
sprockets, and install them.
l On the intake side, align pin hole on the small diameter side of the camshaft front end with
dowel pin (3) on the back side of camshaft sprocket, and install them.
l On the exhaust side, align dowel pin on camshaft front end with pin groove (11) on camshaft
sprocket, and install them.
l In case that positions of each mating mark and each dowel pin do not fit on mating parts,
make fine adjustment to the position by slightly turning camshaft(s).
l Bolts for camshaft sprockets must be tightened in the next step. Tightening them by hand is
enough to prevent the dislocation of dowel pins.
d. Confirm the mating marks are aligned, then finger tighten camshaft sprocket bolts. Final tightening
will be done with all timing chains installed.
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Fig. 117: Removing Stopper Pins Out From Timing Chain Tensioners (Secondary)
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l Install primary timing chain so the mating mark punched (B) on camshaft sprocket is aligned
with the blue link (A) on the timing chain, while the mating mark notched (E) on the
crankshaft sprocket (D) is aligned with the copper link (F) on the timing chain, as shown
below.
l When it is difficult to align mating marks (A) with (B) and (E) with (F) of the primary timing
chain with each sprocket, gradually turn the camshaft to align it with the mating marks.
l During alignment, be careful to prevent dislocation of mating mark alignments of the
secondary timing chains.
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Fig. 120: Identifying Timing Chain Tensioner, Internal Chain Guide, Slack Guide And Tension
Guide
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Fig. 121: Identifying Clearance Between Mounting Bolt And Slack Guide
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alignment.
7. Tighten camshaft sprocket bolts to specification with all timing chains installed and Ring Gear Stopper
Tool holding the crankshaft.
l 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 "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".
l Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
l Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
l Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
l Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE: If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal and
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.
l Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.
l Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
l After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to
specified level, if necessary.
l Summary of the inspection items:
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