INFINITI QX4 2005 Factory Service Manual

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Valve Lifter Clearance
Valve Lifter Diameter

Measure the diameter of the valve lifter.
Valve Lifter Hole Diameter

Measure the diameter of the valve lifter hole of the cylinder
head, using suitable tool.
Calculation of Valve Lifter Clearance
(Valve lifter clearance) = (valve lifter hole diameter) – (valve lifter
diameter)

If the measurement is not within specification, referring to each
specification of the valve lifter diameter and hole diameter,
replace either or both the valve lifter and cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the valve lifters if removed.

Install removed parts in their original locations.
2. Install the camshafts. Refer to the table below for identification of
the right and left bank, and intake and exhaust.

Install so that the dowel pin at the front of the camshaft face is
in the direction shown.Standard : 33.977 - 33.987 mm (1.3377 - 1.3381 in)
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Standard : 34.000 - 34.016 mm (1.3386 - 1.3392 in)
Standard : 0.013 - 0.039 mm (0.0005 - 0.0015 in)
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Bank INT EXHIdentification
paint (front)Identification
paint (rear)Identification
rib
RHINT White — Yes
EXH — Light blue Yes
LHINT White — No
EXH — Light blue No
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3. Install the camshaft brackets.

Install by referring to the installation location mark on the
upper surface.

Install so that the installation location mark can be correctly
read when viewed from the intake manifold side.

Install No. 1 camshaft bracket using the following procedure:
–Apply liquid gasket to No. 1 camshaft bracket as shown.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
CAUTION:

After installation, be sure to wipe off any excessive liq-
uid gasket leaking from part “A” and “B” (both on right
and left sides).

Remove completely any excess of liquid gasket inside
bracket.
–Apply liquid gasket to the back side of the front cover as
shown.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
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–Position No. 1 camshaft bracket close to the mounting posi-
tion, and then install it to prevent from touching liquid gasket
applied to each surface.
–Temporarily tighten the front cover bolts (4 for each bank) as
shown.
4. Tighten the camshaft bracket bolts as follows:
CAUTION:
After tightening the camshaft bracket bolts, be sure to wipe
off excessive liquid gasket from the parts listed below.

Mating surface of rocker cover

Mating surface of front cover
a. Tighten the front cover bolts (4 for each bank) as shown to the
specified torque.
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Camshaft bracket bolts
Step 1 (bolts 9 - 12) : 1.96 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
Step 2 (bolts 1 - 8) : 1.96 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
Step 3 (all bolts) : 5.88 N·m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb)
Step 4 (all bolts) : 10.4 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 92 in-lb)
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Front cover bolts : 11.0 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8ft - lb)
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5. Install the camshaft sprockets using the following procedure:
a. Install the camshaft sprockets aligning them with the matching
marks painted on the timing chain when removed. Align the
camshaft sprocket key groove with the dowel pin on the cam-
shaft front edge at the same time. Then temporarily tighten
bolts.

Install the intake and exhaust side camshaft sprockets by
selectively using the groove of the dowel pin according to the
bank. (Common part used for both banks.)
b. Lock the hexagonal part of the camshaft in the same way as for
removal, and tighten the bolts.
c. Check again that the timing mating mark on the timing chain and
on each sprocket are aligned.
6. Install the chain tensioner using the following procedure:
NOTE:
Left bank is shown.
a. Install the chain tensioner.

Compress the plunger and hold it using a stopper pin when
installing.

Loosen the slack guide side timing chain by rotating the cam-
shaft hexagonal part if mounting space is small.
b. Remove the stopper pin and release the plunger, and then apply
tension to the timing chain.
c. Install the chain tensioner cover onto the front cover (RH bank).

Apply liquid gasket as shown.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"
.
7. Check and adjust valve clearances. Refer to EM-51, "
Va l v e
Clearance" .
8. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order
of removal.
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INSPECTION
NOTE:
Perform the following inspection after removal, installation or replacement of camshaft or valve-related parts,
or if there are unusual engine conditions due to changes in valve clearance over time (starting, idling, and/or
noise).
1. Warm up the engine. Then stop the engine.
2. Remove the engine cover, battery cover and air duct assembly. Refer to EM-11, "
Removal and Installa-
tion" , SC-9, "REMOVAL" and EM-14, "Removal and Installation" .
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Chain tensioner bolts : 6.9 N·m (0.70 kg-m, 61 in-lb)
Tensioner cover bolts : 9.0 N·m (0.92 kg-m, 80 in-lb)KBIA2479E
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3. Remove the right bank and left bank rocker covers using power tool. Refer to EM-33, "Removal and
Installation" .
4. Turn the crankshaft pulley in the normal direction (clockwise
when viewed from engine front) to align TDC identification notch
(without paint mark) with timing indicator.
5. At this time, make sure both the intake and exhaust cam noses
of No. 1 cylinder (top front on left bank) face outside.

If they do not face outside, turn crankshaft pulley once more.
6. Measure valve clearances at the locations marked “×” as shown
in the table below (locations indicated with black arrow).
NOTE:
Firing order 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2

No. 1 cylinder compression TDC
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Measuring position (RH bank) No. 2 CYL No. 4 CYL No. 6 CYL No. 8 CYL
No. 1 cylinder at TDC EXH ×
INT××
Measuring position (LH bank) No. 1 CYL No. 3 CYL No. 5 CYL No. 7 CYL
No. 1 cylinder at TDCINT××
EXH××
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Measure valve clearances using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
If the inspection was carried out with a cold engine, make sure the values with a fully warmed
up engine are still within specifications.
7. Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise by 270° from the position of No. 1 cylinder compression TDC to
obtain No. 3 cylinder compression TDC.
8. Measure valve clearances at the locations marked “×” as shown
in the table below (locations indicated with white arrow).

No. 3 cylinder compression TDC
9. Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise 90° from the position of No.
3 cylinder compression TDC (clockwise by 360° from the posi-
tion of No. 1 cylinder compression TDC) to measure the intake
and exhaust valve clearances of No. 6 cylinder and exhaust
valve clearance of No. 2 cylinder.
10. If out of specifications, adjust as necessary, Refer to EM-53, "
ADJUSTMENT" :
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:

Perform adjustment depending on the selected head thickness of the valve lifter.Valve clearance standard:
Hot*
Intake : 0.304 - 0.416 mm (0.012 - 0.016 in)
Exhaust : 0.308 - 0.432 mm (0.012 - 0.017 in)
Cold
Intake : 0.26 - 0.34 mm (0.010 - 0.013 in)
Exhaust : 0.29 - 0.37 mm (0.011 - 0.015 in)
* : Approximately 80°C (176°F)
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Measuring position (RH bank) No. 2 CYL No. 4 CYL No. 6 CYL No. 8 CYL
No. 3 cylinder at TDC EXH ×
INT ×
Measuring position (LH bank) No. 1 CYL No. 3 CYL No. 5 CYL No. 7 CYL
No. 3 cylinder at TDCINT××
EXH××
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The specified valve lifter thickness is the dimension at normal temperatures. Ignore dimensional differ-
ences caused by temperature. Use the specifications for hot engine condition to adjust.
1. Remove the camshaft. Refer to EM-43, "
Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove the valve lifters at the locations that are out of specification.
3. Measure the center thickness of the removed valve lifters using
suitable tool.
4. Use the equation below to calculate the valve lifter thickness for replacement.

Valve lifter thickness calculation:
Thickness of replacement valve lifter = t1+ (C1 - C2)
t1 = Thickness of removed valve lifter
C1 = Measured valve clearance
C2= Standard valve clearance:

Thickness of a new valve lifter can be identified by stamp
marks on the reverse side (inside the cylinder).
Stamp mark N788 indicates 7.88 mm (0.3102 in) in thickness.

Available thickness of valve lifter: 25 sizes with range 7.88 to
8.36 mm (0.3102 to 0.3291 in) in steps of 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
(when manufactured at factory). Refer to EM-101, "
Available
Valve Lifter" .
5. Install the selected valve lifter.
6. Install the camshaft.
7. Manually turn the crankshaft pulley a few turns.
8. Make sure the valve clearances for cold engine are within specifications by referring to the specified val-
ues.
9. After completing the repair, check the valve clearances again with the specifications for a warmed engine.
Make sure the values are within specifications.
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Intake : 0.36 mm (0.0142 in)*
Exhaust : 0.37 mm (0.0146 in)*
*: Approximately 80°C (176°F)
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Valve clearance standard:
Hot*
Intake : 0.304 - 0.416 mm (0.012 - 0.016 in)
Exhaust : 0.308 - 0.432 mm (0.012 - 0.017 in)
Cold
Intake : 0.26 - 0.34 mm (0.010 - 0.013 in)
Exhaust : 0.29 - 0.37 mm (0.011 - 0.015 in)
* : Approximately 80°C (176°F)

OIL SEAL
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OIL SEALPFP:00100
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil SealEBS00LMB
REMOVAL
1. Remove the camshaft relating to the valve oil seal to be removed. Refer to EM-43, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the valve lifters. Refer to EM-43, "
REMOVAL" .

Correctly identify the location where each part is removed from. Keep parts organized to avoid mixing
them up.
3. Turn the crankshaft until the cylinder requiring new oil seals is at TDC. This will prevent the valve from
dropping into the cylinder.
4. Remove the valve collet using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the valve lifter holes.
5. Remove the valve spring retainer and valve spring.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the valve spring seat from the valve spring.
6. Remove the valve oil seal using Tool.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Install the valve oil seal using Tool.

Apply new engine oil on the new valve oil seal joint and seal lip.

Install the valve oil seal to the specified height "H".Tool number : KV10116200 (J-26336-B)
: KV10115900 (J-26336-20)
: KV10109220 ( — )
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Tool number : KV10107902 (J-38959)
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Tool number : KV10115600 (J-38958)
Height "H" (Without valve spring seat installed)
Intake and exhaust : 14.3 - 14.9 mm (0.563 - 0.587 in)
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Removal and Installation of Front Oil SealEBS00LMC
REMOVAL
1. Remove the radiator. Refer to CO-12, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove cooling fan. Refer to CO-15, "
Removal and Installation (Crankshaft Driven Type)" .
3. Remove the crankshaft pulley. Refer to EM-35, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
4. Remove the front oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage front cover and oil pump drive spacer.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to both the oil seal lip and dust seal lip of the new front oil seal.
2. Install the front oil seal.

Install the front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as
shown.

Press-fit until the height of the front oil seal is level with the
mounting surface using suitable tool.
CAUTION:

Do not damage front timing chain case and crankshaft.

Press-fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting oil
seal.
3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil SealEBS00LMD
REMOVAL
1. Remove the transmission assembly. Refer to AT-244, "Removal and Installation (4x2)" or AT-247,
"Removal and Installation (4x4)" .
a. Remove the drive plate.

Holding the crankshaft pulley bolt, lock the crankshaft and remove the drive plate bolts.

Remove the bolts diagonally.
CAUTION:

Do not damage the drive plate. Especially, avoid deforming and damaging the signal plate
teeth (circumference position).

Place the drive plate with the signal plate surface facing other than downward.
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Keep magnetic materials away from signal plate.
b. Remove the engine rear plate.
2. Remove the rear oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage crankshaft or oil seal retainer surface.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to both the oil seal lip and dust seal lip of the new rear oil seal.
2. Install the rear oil seal.

Install the rear oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as
shown.

Press-fit the rear oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION:

Do not damage the crankshaft or cylinder block.

Press-fit the oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or
tilting.

Do not touch grease applied onto the oil seal lip.

Do not damage or scratch the outer circumference of
the rear oil seal.

Tap until flattened with the front edge of the oil seal retainer.
3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
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