I have the front timing cover removed, finally, on my newly acquired 2004 Quest SE. I am replacing the primary tensioner, slack guide, top guide and water pump. I have watched a few DIYs on this but still have some concern on the sequence to use and the rotation of the chain. I know to have the chain set at TDC to begin. These instructions and the Nissan manual have me confused.
https://www.brakeandfrontend.com/nissan-vq35-series-water-pump-chain-driven-water-pump-replacement/
Its stated to rotate 20 degrees CCW for slack on water pump side and then 20 degrees CCW for slack on tensioner side. This is confusing to me, has anyone done this job and have advice? I don't want to lose timing by having the engine flop/rotate with slack in the chain.
https://www.brakeandfrontend.com/nissan-vq35-series-water-pump-chain-driven-water-pump-replacement/
Its stated to rotate 20 degrees CCW for slack on water pump side and then 20 degrees CCW for slack on tensioner side. This is confusing to me, has anyone done this job and have advice? I don't want to lose timing by having the engine flop/rotate with slack in the chain.