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REAR TIMING CHAIN CASE
REAR TIMING CHAIN CASE
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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.
REMOVAL
1. Remove oil pan (lower) and (upper). Refer to EM-34, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove front timing chain case. Refer to EM-51, "Removal and Installation"
.
3. Remove timing chains and related components. Refer to EM-59, "Removal and Installation"
and EM-68,
"Removal and Installation (Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner)".
4. Remove water pump, if necessary. Refer to CO-21, "Removal and Installation"
.
5. Remove rear timing chain case as follows:
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1. Rear timing chain case 2. Water drain plug (front) 3. O-rings
4. Cylinder block A. Refer to installation
Revision: January 2013 2013 Xterra