NTB17-008a

Classification:
Reference:
EM16-008a
Date:
NTB17-008a
April 11, 2017
NISSAN; OIL LEAKING AROUND
VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
This bulletin has been amended in the PARTS INFORMATION and CLAIMS INFORMATION
sections. Discard previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2016-2017 Maxima (A36)
2011-2017 Quest (E52)
2013 Altima Coupe (L32)
V6 engine only
2013-2017 Altima Sedan (L33)
2013-2017 Pathfinder (R52)
2015-2017 Murano (Z52)
2017 Armada (Y62)
2016-2017 Titan/Titan XD (A61) with V8 gasoline engine only
IF YOU CONFIRM
Engine oil is leaking from a valve timing control solenoid valve,
And
The valve timing control solenoid valve operates correctly and is not externally damaged.
ACTION
Replace the valve timing control solenoid valve O-ring with a new one using the Service
Procedure starting on page 2.
IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you
will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it
contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
1/4
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the leaking valve timing control solenoid valve (VTC solenoid) from the valve
timing control cover (VTC cover).
2. Inspect for debris and visual damage to the body of the VTC solenoid that could cause
the leak.

Clean any debris that is present from the VTC solenoid and the VTC cover surfaces.
3. Is any visual damage present to the body of the VTC solenoid that could cause the
leak?
NO: Proceed to step 4.
YES: This bulletin does not apply.
 Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) section EM – Engine
Mechanical for further information.
VTC solenoid
4. Remove the O-ring from the base of the
VTC solenoid.
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage
the O-ring’s sealing surface.
O-ring
Figure 1
5. Install a new O-ring as follows:
a. Verify the machined O-ring groove is
free from debris or contamination.
Machined O-ring
groove
Figure 2
2/4
NTB17-008a
b. Cut a 2 inch by 8.5 inch strip of plain
printer paper.
Plain printer
paper
Figure 3
c. Roll the VTC solenoid valve with the
sheet of paper cut in step 5b
(Figure 4).
Figure 4
Machined O-ring
groove
d. Roll the new O-ring over the paper
and into the machined O-ring groove.
e. Remove the paper that was rolled
onto the VTC solenoid.
New O-ring
Figure 5
6. Apply engine oil to the O-ring and then install the VTC solenoid into the VTC cover.

Ensure the VTC cover orifice is free from debris or contamination before
reinstallation.
3/4
NTB17-008a
PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
O-Ring
PART NUMBER
15066-3RC6B
QUANTITY
1
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
PFP
OP CODE
SYM
Install O-Ring
(1)
AP64AA
ZE
DIA
FRT
32
(2)
(1) Refer to the electronic parts catalog (FAST) and use the VTC Oil Control Assembly part
number as the Primary Failed Part (PFP).
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated flat rate
time.
4/4
NTB17-008a