Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Rear Timing Chain Case
Exploded View

- Rear timing chain case
- O-ring
- Cylinder block
Removal and Installtion
CAUTION:
- After removing timing chain, do not turn the crankshaft and
camshaft separately, or the valves will strike the pistons.
- Before removing the upper oil pan, remove the crankshaft
position sensor (POS).
- Be careful not to damage sensor edges.
- Do not reuse O-ring.
REMOVAL
- Remove the engine assembly. Refer to EM-103, "Removal and
Installation".
- Remove the oil pan lower and upper. Refer to EM-37, "Removal and
Installation (Upper Oil Pan)".
- Remove the front timing chain case. Refer to EM-54, "Exploded View".
- Remove the timing chains (primary) and (secondary). Refer to EM-64,
"Removal and Installation".
- Remove No. 1 camshaft bracket (RH) and No. 1 camshaft bracket (LH).
Refer to EM-76, "Removal and Installation".
- Remove the rear timing chain case.

CAUTION:
- Do not remove the plate metal cover for the oil passage.
- After removing the chain case, do not apply any load to the
case that might bend it.

- Loosen and remove the rear timing chain case bolts in the order as
shown.
- Cut the sealant using Tool and remove the rear timing chain case.

Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
- Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating
surfaces.
- In areas where the cutter is difficult to use, use a plastic
hammer to lightly tap (1) the cutter where the liquid gasket is
applied. Use a plastic hammer to slide (2) the cutter by tapping on the
side.
- Remove O-rings to timing chain case and cylinder block.
CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
- Use a scraper to remove all of the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the
front and rear timing chain case and opposite mating surfaces.

CAUTION: Do not damage the mating surfaces.
- Remove all old Silicone RTV Sealant from all the bolt holes and
bolts.

CAUTION: Do not damage the threads or mating
surfaces
INSTALLATION
- Install O-rings on cylinder block.

CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent, to the rear timing
chain case using Tool as shown.
Refer to GI-21, "Recommended Chemical
Products and Sealants".
Tool number : WS39930000 ( - )
CAUTION:
- For "a", completely wipe out liquid gasket extended on a
portion touching at engine coolant.
- Apply liquid gasket on installation position of water pump and
cylinder completely.
- Installation should be done within 5 minutes after applying
liquid gasket.
- Do not fill the engine with oil for at least 30 minutes after
the components are installed to allow the sealant to cure.

- Align the rear timing chain case and water pump assembly with
the dowel pins (RH and LH) on the cylinder block and install the case.
Make sure the O-rings stay in place during installation.
CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
- Tighten the bolts in the numerical order as shown. There are two bolt
lengths used. Follow the chart below for proper bolt length
specifications.
- After all bolts are initially tightened, retighten them to the
specification in the numerical order shown.


- Install the primary and secondary timing chains. Refer to EM-64,
"Removal and Installation".
- Install the front timing chain case. Refer to EM-54, "Removal and
Installation".
- Install No. 1 camshaft bracket (RH) and No. 1 camshaft bracket (LH).
Refer to EM-76, "Removal and Installation".
- Install the oil pan upper and lower. Refer to EM-37, "Removal and
Installation (Upper Oil Pan)".
- Install the engine assembly. Refer to EM-103, "Removal and
Installation".
Exploded View
Timing chain tensioner (secondary)
Internal chain guide
Timing chain tensioner (secondary)
Camshaft sprocket (EXH)
Timing chain (secondary)
Timing chain (primary)
C ...
Exploded View
Camshaft position sensor bracket (RH)
Camshaft brackets
No. 1 camshaft bracket (RH)
Camshaft (EXH) (RH)
Camshaft (INT) (RH)
Cylinder head (RH)
Cylinder head (LH)
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Other materials:
Front fog lamp
System Diagram
System Description
BCM (Body Control Module) controls front fog lamp operation.
IPDM E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engine Room) operates
front fog lamp according to CAN communication signals from BCM.
Combination meter operates front fog lamp indicator accor ...
IPDM-E branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK CONNECTOR
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Check the terminals and connectors of the IPDM E/R for damage,
bend and loose connection (unit side
and connector side).
2.CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
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Wiring diagram
POWER WINDOW SYSTEM
Wiring Diagram
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