What is the timing mark on the camshaft

2009 NISSAN URVAN
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KRAHAMAN
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This engine has chain and gears. Car/van e25 3.0 engine. It is diesel and the engine model is ZD30.
Apr 27, 2012 at 1:07 AM
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FIXITMR
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here you go.
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:24 AM
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MOZ4ROM-GREENZ
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for a Nissan Urvan/Caravan, 2.5l DOHC, 2008, variable timing, gasoline. Can anyone help? we removed our chain tensioner to replace after the mechanic told us that it needed changing due a rattling noise on start-up. when we looked at the old tensioner on the engine we noticed that the plunger had traveled past the sealing o-ring. we concluded that the chain assembly should be changed as well. We tried putting the engine on timing marks so we could remove the chain and install a new one with no problems (our first time doing the Nissan) but we were not aware that the chain would slip because of no oil pressure. We are now searching for assistance to align the crank and cam shafts correctly to re-install our new chain. Thanks for help.
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KHLOW2008
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The chain should come with three links that are different in color from the others. They are the timing marks. The orange link is for the crankshaft sprocket mark and the other two should line up with the camshafts.

You will need to remove the balancer here is a guide to help you see how

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-harmonic-balancer-works

Here are step by step diagrams to help you get the job done.

(Check out the image below)

Jan 3, 2020 at 4:19 PM (Merged)
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MOZ4ROM-GREENZ
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that image looks exactly like what we are working on. This will definitely help.

Thanks for the help.













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KHLOW2008
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You are welcome.

Good luck.
Jan 3, 2020 at 4:20 PM (Merged)