Timing chain installation

if you did not turn the engine over while you had the chain off the timing did not change. if you did there is a dot on the cam gear and the crank gear line them up and you'll be in time

You know that you have to completely remove the motor from the car, to replace the timing chain?

has the timing chain been replaced

It sounds like the timing chain was replaced one tooth off. The only other option if the timing chain is correct would be to adjust the ignition timing. Since the timing chain was replaced I would think it to be the first problem.

If you mean how do you install the distributor, you set the timing marks on the crank pulley and point the rotor to the number one cylinder plug wire.
You'll either be close or 180 degrees off.

Hi ,1st I would make sure the timing marks are lined up,if they are your most likely fine,if not get a new timming chain,line up the cam and crank timmind marks install the chain and start it ,if the m,arks stay lined up and runs ok your set.I'ts cheap and easy to do for just the price of a timming chain.See ya,Don

you will probably find that a timing chain is in the engine for the life of the engine or until it needs to be replaced,

Something is obviously not proper in the timing case.
Pick up a Chilton's manual,which should give you all the info needed,to rectify your situation. Good luck.

Did you already install the chain ? Or are you asking how to install a new one. And need to know how to time it ? Need mre info.

altimas have timing chains no belt replacement needed (both have chains 2.5 and 3.5 engines)