2001 Nissan Sentra How to change a timing belt

2001 NISSAN SENTRA
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SHAYSTER
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2001 Nissan Sentra Automatic

I was wondering if I can get some help on how to change out a timing belt
Apr 30, 2009 at 7:35 AM
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RASMATAZ
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1.8L or 2.0L engine ?????????????? BTW you have a timing chain not a belt
Apr 30, 2009 at 7:47 AM
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SHAYSTER
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I mean chain I am half a sleep it is 1.8L
Apr 30, 2009 at 7:54 AM
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Put engine no.1 piston on its compression and align all the sprockets as you see below


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_timing_chain_4.jpg

Apr 30, 2009 at 8:07 AM
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