A new timing chain tensioner gasket is available to repair an Applied Vehicle if it has a specific rattle noise coming from the front of the engine in the area of the timing chain cover.
2004-2010 NISSAN ARMADA AND TITAN; REVISED UPPER OIL PAN AND TIMING CHAIN CASE PROCEDURES
Removal and installation procedures for the upper oil pan and timing chain case have been updated to no longer require engine removal and installation.
-REVISED- 2005-2008 NISSAN FRONTIER, PATHFINDER, XTERRA; DRIVE BELTS NOISE
A chirping or “squeak” noise is coming from the engine area, usually occurring at start-up in the morning—especially in cold or damp conditions,
or
A squealing or chirping noise occurs when the vehicle has been driven for awhile (an extended period of time). Duplication of the noise may require operation of the engine for at least one (1) hour,
and
In either of these cases the noise is heard coming from the drive belt.