- How to Rotate VQ35DE Crank Engine in Car
- Introduction
- Materials
- Safety Precautions
- Step 1: Remove the serpentine belt
- Step 2: Remove the timing belt cover
- Step 3: Rotate the crank engine
- Step 4: Replace the timing belt (if necessary)
- Step 5: Replace the water pump (if necessary)
- Step 6: Reinstall the timing belt cover
- Step 7: Reinstall the serpentine belt
- Conclusion
How to Rotate VQ35DE Crank Engine in Car
Introduction
The VQ35DE is a popular V6 engine used in a variety of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles. If you need to rotate the crank engine in your car, you can follow these steps.
Materials
Before you begin, you will need the following materials:
* A socket wrench
* A breaker bar
* A torque wrench
* A new timing belt (if necessary)
* A new water pump (if necessary)
Safety Precautions
Before you begin, be sure to take the following safety precautions:
* Park your car on a level surface.
* Engage the parking brake.
* Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
* Allow the engine to cool completely.
Step 1: Remove the serpentine belt
The first step is to remove the serpentine belt. To do this, use a socket wrench to loosen the tensioner pulley. Once the belt is loose, remove it from the engine.
Step 2: Remove the timing belt cover
Next, remove the timing belt cover. To do this, use a socket wrench to remove the bolts that hold the cover in place. Once the bolts are removed, lift the cover off the engine.
Step 3: Rotate the crank engine
Once the timing belt cover is removed, you will be able to see the crank engine. To rotate the crank engine, use a breaker bar to turn the crankshaft pulley bolt clockwise.
Step 4: Replace the timing belt (if necessary)
If you are replacing the timing belt, now is the time to do so. To do this, follow the instructions in your vehicle’s service manual.
Step 5: Replace the water pump (if necessary)
If you are replacing the water pump, now is the time to do so. To do this, follow the instructions in your vehicle’s service manual.
Step 6: Reinstall the timing belt cover
Once you have replaced the timing belt and/or water pump, reinstall the timing belt cover. To do this, reverse the steps that you used to remove the cover.
Step 7: Reinstall the serpentine belt
Finally, reinstall the serpentine belt. To do this, reverse the steps that you used to remove the belt.
Conclusion
Rotating the crank engine in your VQ35DE is a relatively simple procedure. By following these steps, you can safely and easily rotate the crank engine in your car.
