vq35de INFINITI FX35 2005 Service Manual

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OIL PUMPPFP:15010
ComponentsABS00E7W
Removal and InstallationABS004SY
REMOVAL
1. Remove oil pans (lower and upper) and oil strainer. Refer to EM-30, "OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
2. Remove front timing chain case and timing chain (primary). Refer to EM-64, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
3. Remove oil pump assembly.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Before installation, apply new engine oil to the parts as instructed in the figure.
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

When installing, align crankshaft flat faces with oil pump inner rotor flat faces.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-7, "ENGINE OIL" .
2. Start the engine, and check there is no leaks of engine oil.
3. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and adjust the level. Refer to LU-7, "
ENGINE OIL" .
Disassembly and AssemblyABS004SZ
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove oil pump cover.
2. Remove oil pump inner rotor and oil pump outer rotor from oil pump body.
3. After removing regulator valve plug, remove regulator valve spring and regulator valve.
1. Oil pump body 2. Oil pump outer rotor 3. Oil pump inner rotor
4. Oil pump cover 5. Regulator valve plug 6. Regulator valve spring
7. Regulator valve
SBIA0481E

LU-18
[VQ35DE]
OIL PUMP
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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Oil Pump Clearance

Measure the clearance with feeler gauge.
–Clearance between oil pump outer rotor and oil pump body
(position “1”)
–Tip clearance between oil pump inner rotor and oil pump outer
rotor (position “2”)

Measure the clearance with feeler gauge and straightedge.
–Side clearance between oil pump inner rotor and oil pump body
(position “3”)
–Side clearance between oil pump outer rotor and oil pump body
(position “4”)

Calculate the clearance between oil pump inner rotor and oil pump body as follows:
OIL PUMP BODY INNER DIAMETER
–Measure the inner diameter of oil pump body with inside
micrometer. (Position “5”)
OIL PUMP INNER ROTOR OUTER DIAMETER
–Measure the outer diameter of protruded portion of oil pump
inner rotor with micrometer. (Position “6”)
OIL PUMP INNER ROTOR TO OIL PUMP BODY CLEARANCE
–(Clearance) = (Oil pump body inner diameter) – (Oil pump inner rotor outer diameter)

If measured/calculated values are out of the standard, replace oil pump assembly. Standard : 0.114 - 0.260 mm (0.004 - 0.010 in)
Standard : Below 0.180 mm (0.007 in)
SLC932A
Standard : 0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.001 - 0.003 in)
Standard : 0.050 - 0.110 mm (0.002 - 0.004 in)
SLC933A
PBIC0821E
Standard : 0.045 - 0.091 mm (0.0018 - 0.0036 in)

OIL PUMP LU-19
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Regulator Valve Clearance
(Clearance) = (Valve hole diameter) – (Regulator valve outer diame-
ter)

If the calculated value is out of the standard, replace oil pump
assembly.
CAUTION:

Coat regulator valve with engine oil.

Make sure that it falls smoothly into valve hole by its own
weight.
ASSEMBLY
Note the following, and assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Install oil pump inner rotor with the groove faced to oil pump
cover side. Standard : 0.040 - 0.097 mm (0.0016 - 0.0038 in)
PBIC0822E
PBIC0832E

LU-20
[VQ35DE]
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitABS004T0
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
*: Engine oil temperature at 80°C (176 °F)
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
OIL PUMP
Unit: mm (in)
REGULATOR VALVE
Unit: mm (in)
Engine speed (rpm)
Approximate discharge pressure* [kPa (kg/cm
2 , psi)]
Idle speed More than 98 (1.0, 14) 2,000 More than 294 (3.0, 43)
Drain and refill With oil filter change 4.7 (5, 4-1/8)
Without oil filter change 4.4 (4-5/8, 3-7/8)
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5.4 (5-3/4, 4-3/4)
Oil pump body to oil pump outer rotor radial clearance 0.114 - 0.260 (0.004 - 0.010)
Oil pump inner rotor to oil pump outer rotor tip clearance Below 0.180 (0.007)
Oil pump body to oil pump inner rotor axial clearance 0.030 - 0.070 (0.001 - 0.003)
Oil pump body to oil pump outer rotor axial clearance 0.050 - 0.110 (0.002 - 0.004)
Oil pump inner rotor to brazed portion of housing clearance 0.045 - 0.091 (0.0018 - 0.0036)
Regulator valve to oil pump cover clearance 0.040 - 0.097 (0.0016 - 0.0038)

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MAINTENANCE
L MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
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MAINTENANCE
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE .................................. ..... 4
Explanation of General Maintenance .................. ..... 4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .................................. ..... 7
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance .................. ..... 7
Schedule 1 .......................................................... ..... 8
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ............................................................. ..... 8
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE .......... ..... 9
Schedule 2 .......................................................... ... 10
EMISSION COMTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ............................................................. ... 10
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE .......... .... 11
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ... ... 12
Fluids and Lubricants .......................................... ... 12
SAE Viscosity Number ........................................ ... 13
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL ................................. ... 13
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio ...................... ... 13
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE) ...... ... 14
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ... 14
Drive Belts Tension Adjustment .......................... ... 14
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT ..................................................... ... 15
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT .............................. ... 15
Changing Engine Coolant ................................... ... 15
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... ... 15
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ..................... ... 16
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 17
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................ ... 17
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ................................. ... 18
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE .................................. ... 18
Changing Engine Oil ........................................... ... 18
Changing Oil Filter .............................................. ... 19
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 19
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............ ... 20
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) .. ... 20
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 20 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................
... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 21
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines ............................... ... 21
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE) ...... ... 22
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ... 22
Tension Adjustment ............................................. ... 22
Changing Engine Coolant .................................... ... 22
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ....................... ... 23
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... ... 23
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 24
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................ ... 25
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ................................. ... 25
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE .................................. ... 25
Changing Engine Oil ............................................ ... 25
Changing Oil Filter ............................................... ... 26
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 26
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 27
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ... ... 27
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 27
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 28
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines ............................... ... 28
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................ ... 29
Checking Exhaust System ................................... ... 29
Checking A/T Fluid .............................................. ... 29
Changing A/T Fluid .............................................. ... 31
Checking Transfer Fluid ...................................... ... 31
Changing Transfer Fluid ...................................... ... 32
Checking Propeller Shaft ..................................... ... 32
Checking Differential Gear Oil ............................. ... 32
Changing Differential Gear Oil ............................. ... 33
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type) .......... ... 33
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 33
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT .................. ... 33
Tire Rotation ........................................................ ... 35
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks ............... ... 35
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ...................... ... 35
Changing Brake Fluid .......................................... ... 35
Checking Disc Brake ........................................... ... 36

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ROTOR .............................................................
... 36
CALIPER .......................................................... ... 36
PAD .................................................................. ... 36
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage .................. ... 36
STEERING GEAR ............................................ ... 36
STEERING LINKAGE ....................................... ... 36
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines ........... ... 37
Axle and Suspension Parts .................................. ... 37
Drive Shaft ........................................................... ... 38
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latch ......... ... 38
Checking Seat Belt, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors
and Adjusters ....................................................... ... 39
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 40
Standard and Limit ............................................... ... 40
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VQ35DE) ... 40
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VK45DE) ... 40
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI- MATE) (VQ35DE) .............................................
... 40
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) (VK45DE) .............................................. ... 40
RADIATOR ........................................................ ... 40
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
(VQ35DE) ......................................................... ... 40
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
(VK45DE) .......................................................... ... 41
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
(VQ35DE) ......................................................... ... 41
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
(VK45DE) .......................................................... ... 41
WHEEL BALANCE ........................................... ... 41

PREPARATION MA-3
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsALS000G2
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsALS000G3
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
KV10115801
(J38956)
Oil filter wrench Removing and installing oil filter
a: 64.3 mm (2.531 in)
S-NT375
Tool name
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Power tool
(—) Loosening nuts and bolts
Spark plug wrench
(—) Removing and installing spark plug
Belt tension gauge
(BT3373-F) Checking drive belt tension (VQ35DE)
PBIC0190E
S-NT047
AMA126

MA-8
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Schedule 1ALS000G6
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 3.75
(6) 3 7.50
(12) 6 11 . 2 5
(18) 9 15
(24) 12 18.75
(30) 15 22.5
(36) 18 26.25
(42) 21 30
(48) 24
Drive belts NOTE (1) MA-14
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MA-
22
Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) [R] MA-18,
MA-
25
EVAP vapor lines I* MA-21,
MA-
28
Fuel lines I* MA-17,
MA-
25
Fuel filter NOTE (3) -
Engine coolant NOTE (4) MA-15
,
MA-
22
Engine oil R R RRRRR R MA-18,
MA-
25
Engine oil filter [Use part No.
15208 31U00 (for VK45DE),
15208 65F00 (for VQ35DE)
or equivalent.] R R RRRRR R
MA-19
,
MA-
26
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km). MA-20,
MA-
27
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance* NOTE (5) EM-93, "Valve Clear-
ance",
EM-
219, "Va l v e
Clearance"
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 33.75
(54) 27 37.5
(60) 30 41.25
(66) 33 45
(72) 36 48.75
(78) 39 52.5
(84) 42 56.25
(90) 45 60
(96) 48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I* MA-14
,
MA-
22
Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) [R] MA-18,
MA-
25
EVAP vapor lines I* MA-21,
MA-
28
Fuel lines I* MA-17,
MA-
25
Fuel filter NOTE (3) -
Engine coolant NOTE (4) R* MA-15
,
MA-
22
Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-18,
MA-
25
Engine oil filter [Use part No.
15208 31U00 (for VK45DE),
15208 65F00 (for VQ35DE)
or equivalent.] R R RRRRRR
MA-19
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MA-
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MA-10
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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NOTE:
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) fl uid (A/T, trans-
fer)/oil at every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine Nissan Matic J
ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmis-
sion, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.
Schedule 2ALS000G7
EMISSION COMTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
NOTE:
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts i f found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading (only for VK45DE engine) reaches the maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance. Automatic transmission &
transfer fluid & differential
gear oil NOTE (1) I I
MA-29
,
MA-31
,
MA-32
Steering gear, linkage &
transfer gear, axle & sus-
pension parts I III
MA-36
, MA-37
Tire rotation NOTE (2) MA-4,
MA-35
Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (AWD models) I III MA-38,
MA-32
Exhaust system I III MA-29
In-cabin microfilter
RR ATC-125
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 33.75
(54) 27 37.5
(60) 30 41.25
(66) 33 45
(72) 36 48.75
(78) 39 52.5
(84) 42 56.25
(90) 45 60
(96) 48
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
tion - Page or - Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, whichever
comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 7.5
(12) 6 15
(24) 12 22.5
(36) 18 30
(48) 24 37.5
(60) 30 45
(72) 36 52.5
(84) 42 60
(96) 48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I* MA-14
, MA-22
Air cleaner filter [R] [R] MA-18, MA-25
EVAP vapor lines I* I* MA-21, MA-28
Fuel lines I* I* MA-17, MA-25
Fuel filter NOTE (2) -
Engine coolant NOTE (3) R* MA-15
, MA-22
Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-18, MA-25
Engine oil filter [Use part No.
15208 31U00 (for VK45DE),
15208 65F00 (for VQ35DE) or
equivalent.] RRRR R RRR
MA-19
, MA-26
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).
MA-20, MA-27
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance* NOTE (4) EM-93, "
Va l v e
Clearance",
EM-
219, "Va l v e
Clearance"

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSPFP:00000
Fluids and Lubricants ALS000G8
*1: For further details, see “SAE Viscosity Number”.
*2: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and
automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new
vehicle limited warranty.
*3: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0 °C (32 °F).
*4: DEXRON
TM III/ MERCONTM or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact an INFINITI
dealer for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRON TM III/ MERCONTM automatic trans-
mission fluid.
*5: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON
TM III/ MERCONTM , or equivalent ATF may also be used.
*6: Available in mainland U.S.A. through your INFINITI dealer. Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
US measure Imp mea-
sure Liter
Engine oil
Drain and
refill With oil fil-
ter change VK45DE 6-3/4 qt 5-5/8 qt 6.4 For VK45DE engine

API Certification Mark*1

API grade SJ or SL, Energy Conserving*1

ILSAC grade GF-II & GF-III*1
For VQ35DE engine

API Certification Mark*1

API grade SG/SH, Energy Conserving I & II or
API grade SJ or SL, Energy Conserving*1

ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II & GF-III *1
VQ35DE 5 qt 4 - 1/8 qt 4.7
Without oil
filter
change VK45DE 6-1/8 qt 5-1/8 qt 5.8
VQ35DE 4-5/8 qt 3-7/8 qt 4.4
Dry engine (Overhaul) VK45DE 7-5/8 qt 6-3/8 qt 7.2
VQ35DE 5-3/4 qt 4-3/4 qt 5.4
Cooling
system With res-
ervoir tank VK45DE 10-5/8 qt 8-3/4 qt 10.0
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant
or equivalent
VQ35DE 9-1/8 qt 7-5/8 qt 8.6
Reservoir
tank VK45DE 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
VQ35DE 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid 10-7/8 qt 9-1/8 qt 10.3 Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF *2
Differential gear oil Front 1-3/8 pt 1-1/8 pt 0.65
API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80 W-90 *3
Rear 3 pt 2-1/2 pt 1.40
Transfer fluid 2-5/8 pt 2-1/4 pt 1.25 Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S.
and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic
Transmission Fluid*4
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1-1/8 qt 7/8 qt 1.0 Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*5
Brake fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake
Fluid*6 or equivalent
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concen-
trate Cleaner & Antifreeze Fluid or equivalent
Fuel
recommendation VK45DE — — —
Refer to
GI-7, "
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded
Premium Gasoline Required)"
VQ35DE — — — Refer to
GI-6, "Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded
Premium Gasoline Recommended)"