Timing Components

2003 Nissan-Datsun Frontier 2WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE)SECTION Timing Components
Timing chain tensioner (upper) 6.4 - 7.5 Nm (0.65 - 0.76 kg-m, 56.4 - 66.0 ft. lbs.)
Crankshaft pulley bolt 142 - 152 Nm (14.5 - 15.5 kg-m, 105 - 112 ft. lbs.)
Chain tension arm 13 - 19 Nm (1.3 - 1.9 kg-m, 9 - 14 ft. lbs.)
Cam Sprocket 167 - 177 Nm (17 - 18 kg-m, 123 - 130 ft. lbs.)
Chain Guide 13 - 19 Nm (1.3 - 1.9 kg-m, 9 - 14 ft. lbs.)
Timing chain tensioner (lower) 6.4 - 7.5 Nm (0.65 - 0.76 kg-m, 56.4 - 66.0 ft. lbs.)
Idler sprocket bolts 66 - 83 Nm (6.7 - 8.4 kg-m, 49 - 61 ft. lbs.)
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