2005-2015 Nissan Xterra Timing Marks Diagram (4.0 VQ40DE Engine)

Last Updated on December 14, 2019 by Christ

2005-2015 Nissan Xterra Timing Marks Diagram (4.0 VQ40DE Engine) – Nissan Xterra is a compact car belonging to SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 2000. It was based on the floorplan Nissan’s F-Alpha. The car is only available in 4-door. In China, the car is mounted under the name Nissan Paladin. In 2000, the car won the North American Truck of the Year. The first-generation model went into production in 2000, then appeared in two variants, standard XE and better-equipped SE.

In the base version (XE) to drive served R4 KA24DE petrol engine 2.4-liter with 145 hp (107 kW), for the transfer of power corresponded to a 5-speed manual transmission. Optionally, you could choose a more powerful V6 VG33E 3.3 with a capacity of 172 hp (127 kW) and a 4-speed automatic transmission. Version SE characterized in that standard is offered which XE was an option. The second generation hit the market in 2005. To drive helped VQ40DE 4.0 V6 engine with a capacity of 269 hp (198 kW). Transmission to serve 5-speed automatic transmission or 6-speed manual. The model has undergone a facelift in 2009.

2005-2015 Nissan Xterra Timing Marks Diagram (4.0 VQ40DE Engine):

1. Internal chain guide
2. Camshaft sprocket (intake)
3. Mating mark (blue link)
4. Mating Mark (punched)
5. Secondary timing chain tensioner
6. Mating Mark (copper link)
7. Secondary timing chain
8. Camshaft sprocket (exhaust)
9. Tensioner Guide
10. Water pump
11. Crankshaft sprocket
12. Mating Mark (notched)
13. Primary timing chain
14. Slack guide
15. Primary timing chain tensioner
16. Mating mark (backside)
17. Crankshaft Key

Note: The figure above shows the relationship between the mating mark on each timing chain and that on the corresponding sprocket, with the components installed. Mating marks between a timing chain and sprockets slip easily. Confirm all mating mark positions repeatedly during the installation process.

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The diagram above applies to Nissan Xterra 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 year models. In addition, this engine is also applied to:

• Nissan Frontier (2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015)
• Nissan Pathfinder (2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015)
• Suzuki Equator (2009 2010 2011 2012 2013)
• Nissan NV1500 (2012 2013 2014 2015 2016)
• Nissan NV2500 HD (2012 2013 2014 2015 2016)
• Nissan NV Passenger (2012 2013 2014 2015 2016)

This diagram is based on the Nissan workshop manual. Hopefully the article of 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra Timing Marks Diagram (4.0 VQ40DE Engine) useful for you.