2004-2016 Nissan Armada Timing Marks Diagram (5.6 L VK56DE Engine)

Last Updated on December 14, 2019 by Christ

2004-2016 Nissan Armada Timing Marks Diagram (5.6 L VK56DE Engine) – Nissan Armada (formerly known as Pathfinder Armada) – a full-size SUV, manufactured by Nissan since 2004. Nissan Armada is built on proprietary platforms Nissan F-Alpha, which is shared with the Nissan Titan (pickup), Nissan Xterra (SUV), Nissan Frontier (pickup truck) and Nissan Pathfinder (SUV). A luxury version of the Nissan Armada until 2010 was sold as the Infiniti QX56.

Armada is equipped with an engine volume of 5.6 VK56DE V8 liters and an output of 317 hp (227 kW). VK56DE a historic achievement in Nissan’s involvement in the racing supercar. It takes time and a great resource in designing this spectacular machine. In a further development, VK56DE engine variants installed on the Nissan Titan, Armada, Pathfinder, and Infiniti QX. The cars will be marketed in North America. For the commercial version, VK56DE equipped with an aluminum block and head, 5-liter cylinder and double overhead cam configuration. There are also features electronic fuel injection and electronic control units.

2004-2016 Nissan Armada Timing Marks Diagram (5.6 L VK56DE Engine):

1. Camshaft sprocket (RH) bank INT (valve timing control)
2. Camshaft sprocket (RH) bank EXH
3. Camshaft dowel pin (RH) bank
4. Timing chain (RH) bank
5. Timing chain slack guide (RH) bank
6. Chain tensioner (RH)
7. Crankshaft sprocket
8. Crankshaft Key
9. Timing chain tension guide (LH) bank
10. Timing chain (LH) bank
11. Camshaft dowel pin (LH) bank
12. Camshaft sprocket (LH) bank EXH
13. Camshaft sprocket (LH) bank INT (valve timing control)
14. Chain tensioner (LH)
15. Timing chain tension guide (RH) bank
16. Timing chain slack guide (LH) bank
A. (LH) bank
B. (RH) bank
C. Alignment mark (Link color: copper)
D. Alignment mark (Link color: copper)
E. Alignment mark (Identification mark)
F. Alignment mark for (LH) bank (Notch)
G. Alignment mark for (LH) bank (Link Color: zinc yellow)
H. Alignment mark for (RH) bank (Link Color: zinc yellow)
J. Alignment mark (Link color: copper)
K. Alignment mark (Identification mark)
L. Alignment mark (Identification mark)
M Alignment mark (Link color: copper)
N. Alignment mark (Identification mark)

Note: The illustration above shows the relationship between the mating mark on each timing chain and that of the corresponding sprocket, with the components installed. To install the timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the (RH) bank. The procedure for installing parts on the (LH) bank is omitted because it is the same as that for installation on the (RH) bank.

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The diagram above applies for the Nissan Armada 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012  2013 2014 2015 2016 year models. You can also find these engines on:

• Infiniti QX56 (2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010)
• Nissan Patrol (2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016)
• Nissan Pathfinder (2008 2009 2010 2011 2012)
• Nissan NV2500 HD (2012 2013 2014 2015 2016)
• Nissan NV3500 HD (2012 2013 2014 2015 2016)
• Nissan NV Passenger (2012 2013 2014 2015 2016)
• Nissan GT-R GT1 (2009 2010 2011)
• Nissan Altima ( 2013 2014 2015 2016)

This diagram is based on the Nissan workshop manual. Hopefully the article of 2004-2016 Nissan Armada Timing Marks Diagram (5.6 L VK56DE Engine) useful for you.