Engine INFINITI FX35 2004 Service Manual

OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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INSTALLATION
1. Install axle pipe to oil pan, if removed.

Lubricate O-ring groove of axle pipe, O-ring, and O-ring joint
of oil pan with new engine oil.
Unit: mm (in)

Install axle pipe to oil pan from axle pipe flange side (LH side)
using a suitable drift [43 - 57 mm (1.69 - 2.24 in)].
CAUTION:
Insert it with care to prevent O-ring from sliding.
2. Install oil pan (upper) as the following:
a. Use scraper to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when clean-
ing off old liquid gasket.

Also remove old liquid gasket from mating surface of cylinder
block.

Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and threads.
b. Apply liquid gasket to oil pan gaskets as shown in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
Item O-ring inner diameter
Final drive side (RH side) 32 (1.26)
Axle pipe flange side (LH side) 34 (1.34)
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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4. Install oil pan (lower) in the order below.
a. Apply liquid gasket thoroughly with tube presser [SST:
WS39930000 ( – )] as in illustration.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
NOTE:
Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
b. Tighten bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.
5. Install oil pan drain plug.

Refer to illustration of components of former page for installation direction of washer.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
NOTE:
At least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed, pour engine oil.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the engine oil level and add engine oil. Refer to LU-7, "ENGINE OIL" .
2. Start engine, and check there is no leak of engine oil.
3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level again. Refer to LU-7, "
ENGINE OIL" .
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IGNITION COIL
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
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REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
2. Remove air duct (for ignition coil of left bank side). Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
3. Move aside harness, harness bracket, and hoses located above ignition coil.
4. Disconnect harness connector from ignition coil.
5. Remove ignition coil.
CAUTION:
Do not shock it.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug
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SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
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REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
2. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-42, "
IGNITION COIL" .
3. Remove spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service
tool).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Use standard type spark plug for normal condition.
The hot type spark plug is suitable when fouling occurs with the standard type spark plug under conditions
such as:

Frequent engine starts

Low ambient temperatures
The cold type spark plug is suitable when spark knock occurs with the standard type spark plug under condi-
tions such as:

Extended highway driving

Frequent high engine revolution
1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug
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Hot typePLFR4A-11
Cold typePLFR6A-11
Gap (Nominal) : 1.1 mm (0.043 in)

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FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-51, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
3. Remove fuel feed hose (with damper) from fuel sub-tube.
NOTE:
There is no fuel return route.
CAUTION:

While hoses are disconnected, plug them to prevent fuel
from draining.

Do not separate damper and hose.
4. When separating fuel feed hose (with damper) and centralized under-floor piping connection, disconnect
quick connector as the following:
a. Remove quick connector cap from quick connector connection
on right member side.
b. Disconnect fuel feed hose (with damper) from bracket hose
clamp.
c. Disconnect quick connector from centralized under-floor piping as the following:
CAUTION:
Disconnect quick connector by using quick connector release [SST: — (J-45488)], not by picking
out retainer tabs.
i. With the sleeve side of quick connector release facing quick connector, install quick connector release
onto centralized under-floor piping.
ii. Insert quick connector release into quick connector until sleeve
contacts and goes no further. Hold quick connector release on
that position.
CAUTION:
Inserting quick connector release hard will not disconnect
quick connector. Hold quick connector release where it
contacts and goes no further.
iii. Draw and pull out quick connector straight from centralized
under-floor piping.
CAUTION:

Pull quick connector holding “A” position as shown in
the figure.

Do not pull with lateral force applied. O-ring inside quick connector may be damaged.

Prepare container and cloth beforehand as fuel will leak out.

Avoid fire and sparks.

Keep parts away from heat source. Especially, be careful when welding is performed around
them.

Do not expose parts to battery electrolyte or other acids.

Do not bend or twist connection between quick connector and fuel feed hose (with damper) dur-
ing installation/removal.
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FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE
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Lubricate O-ring with new engine oil.

Do not clean O-ring with solvent.

Make sure that O-ring and its mating part are free of foreign material.

When installing O-ring, be careful not to scratch it with tool or fingernails. Also be careful not
to twist or stretch O-ring. If O-ring was stretched while it was being attached, do not insert it
quickly into fuel tube.

Insert O-ring straight into fuel tube. Do not decenter or twist it.

Insert fuel damper and fuel sub-tube straight into fuel tube.

Tighten mounting bolts evenly in turn.

After tightening mounting bolts, make sure that there is no gap between flange and fuel tube.
2. Install O-rings to fuel injector paying attention to the items below.
CAUTION:

Upper and lower O-ring are different. Be careful not to confuse them.

Handle O-ring with bare hands. Never wear gloves.

Lubricate O-ring with new engine oil.

Do not clean O-ring with solvent.

Make sure that O-ring and its mating part are free of foreign material.

When installing O-ring, be careful not to scratch it with tool or fingernails. Also be careful not to
twist or stretch O-ring. If O-ring was stretched while it was being attached, do not insert it
quickly into fuel tube.

Insert O-ring straight into fuel tube. Do not decenter or twist it.
3. Install fuel injector to fuel tube with the following procedure.
a. Insert clip into clip mounting groove on fuel injector.

Insert clip so that lug “A” of fuel injector matches notch “A” of
clip.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse clip. Replace it with a new one.

Be careful to keep clip from interfering with O-ring. If
interference occurs, replace O-ring.
b. Insert fuel injector into fuel tube with clip attached.

Insert it while matching it to the axial center.

Insert fuel injector so that lug “B” of fuel tube matches notch
“B” of clip.

Make sure that fuel tube flange is securely fixed in flange fix-
ing groove on clip.
c. Make sure that installation is complete by checking that fuel
injector does not rotate or come off.
4. Install spacers on intake manifold.Fuel tube side : Blue
Nozzle side : Brown
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5. Install fuel tube and fuel injector assembly to intake manifold.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to let tip of injector nozzle come in contact
with other parts.

Tighten mounting bolts in two steps in numerical order shown
in figure.
6. Connect injector sub-harness.
7. Install intake manifold collector (upper and lower). Refer to EM-
19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
8. Install fuel sub-tube on rear end of intake manifold collector (lower).
9. Connect fuel feed hose (with damper).

Handling procedure of O-ring is the same as that of fuel damper and fuel sub-tube.

Insert fuel damper straight into fuel sub-tube.

Tighten mounting bolts evenly in turn.

After tightening mounting bolts, make sure that there is no gap between flange and fuel sub-tube.
10. Connect quick connector between fuel feed hose and centralized under-floor piping connection with the
following procedure:
a. Check the connection for damage and foreign materials.
b. Align connector with tube, then insert connector straight into tube until a click is heard.
c. After connecting quick connector, use the following method to
make sure it is full connected.

Visually confirm that the two retainer tabs are connected to
connector.

Pull tube and connector to make sure they are securely con-
nected.
d. Install quick connector cap to quick connector connection.

Install quick connector cap with arrow on surface facing in
direction of quick connector (fuel feed hose side).
CAUTION:
If cap cannot be installed smoothly, quick connector may
have not been installed correctly. Check connection
again.
e. Secure fuel feed hose to clamp.
11. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check on Fuel Leakage

After installing fuel tubes, make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections in the following steps.
–a) Apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). Then check for
fuel leaks at connections.
–b) Start engine and rev it up and check for fuel leaks at connections.
NOTE:
Use mirrors for checking on invisible points. 1st step: 10.1 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 7 ft-lb)
2nd step: 23.6 N·m (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)
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FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE
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CAUTION:
Do not touch engine immediately after stopped, as engine becomes extremely hot.

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ROCKER COVER
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6. Loosen bolts in the reverse order shown in the figure (with
power tool).
7. Remove rocker cover gaskets from rocker covers.
8. Use scraper to remove all trances of liquid gasket from cylinder head and camshaft bracket (No. 1).
CAUTION:
Do not scratch or damage the mating surface when cleaning off old liquid gasket.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply liquid gasket of 3.0 mm (0.12 in) diameter to position
shown in the figure (both edges of No. 1 camshaft bracket) (on
both banks).

First, apply it to engine longitudinal direction [5.0 mm (0.197
in) + 5.0 mm (0.197 in) side in figure].
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
2. Install new rocker cover gasket to rocker cover.
3. Install rocker cover.

Check if rocker cover gasket is dropped from installation groove of rocker cover.
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FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASEPFP:13599
Removal and InstallationABS004X0
NOTE:

This section describes removal/installation procedure of front timing chain case and timing chain related
parts without removing oil pan (upper) on vehicle.

When oil pan (upper) needs to be removed or installed, or when rear timing chain case is removed or
installed, remove oil pans (upper and lower) first. Then remove front timing chain case, timing chain
related parts, and rear timing chain case in this order, and install in reverse order of removal. Refer to EM-
63, "TIMING CHAIN" .

Refer to EM-63, "TIMING CHAIN" for component parts location.
REMOVAL
1. Place vehicle onto lift.
2. Disconnect negative battery terminal.
3. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
4. Remove air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
5. Remove front and rear engine undercover with power tool.
6. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
7. Drain engine oil from oil pan. Refer to LU-9, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
8. Remove engine harnesses.
9. Remove intake manifold collectors (upper and lower) with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANI-
FOLD COLLECTOR" .
10. Remove power steering oil pump from bracket with piping connected, and temporarily secure it aside.
Refer to PS-31, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
11. Remove power steering oil pump bracket. Refer to PS-31, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
12. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-23, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
13. Remove water bypass hose, water hose clamp and idler pulley bracket and alternator and power steering
oil pump and A/C compressor belt tensioner from front timing chain case.
14. Remove right and left intake valve timing control covers with
power tool.

Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.

U s e s e a l c u t t e r [ S S T: K V 1 0 1111 0 0 ( J - 3 7 2 2 8 ) ] o r a n e q u i v a l e n t
tool to cut liquid gasket for removal.
CAUTION:
Shaft is internally jointed with intake camshaft sprocket
center hole. When removing, keep it horizontal until it is
completely disconnected.
15. Remove collared O-rings from front timing chain case (left and
right side).
16. Remove right and left rocker covers. Refer to EM-51, "
ROCKER COVER" .
NOTE:
When secondary timing chain is not removed/installed, this step is not required.
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