checking oil INFINITI FX35 2004 Workshop Manual

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CYLINDER HEAD
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4. Remove cylinder head bolts in reverse order as shown in the fig-
ure with cylinder head bolt wrench (commercial service tool).
5. Remove cylinder head gaskets.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Cylinder Head Bolts Outer Diameter

Cylinder head bolts are tightened by plastic zone tightening
method. Whenever the size difference between “d1” and “d2”
exceeds the limit, replace them with new one.

If reduction of outer diameter appears in a position other than
“d2”, use it as “d2” point.
Cylinder Head Distortion
NOTE:
When performing this inspection, cylinder block distortion should be also checking. Refer to EM-259, "
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DER BLOCK DISTORTION" .
1. Using scraper, wipe off oil, scale, gasket, sealant and carbon deposits from surface of cylinder head.
CAUTION:
Do not allow gasket fragments to enter engine oil or engine coolant passages.
2. At each of several locations on bottom surface of cylinder head,
measure distortion in six directions.

If it exceeds the limit, replace cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
1. Install cylinder head gasket.
2. Turn crankshaft until No. 1 piston is set at TDC.
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Limit (“d1” - “d2”) : 0.18 mm (0.0071 in)
PBIC2361E
Limit : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartADS000N6
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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Refer to FFD-24, "
INSPECTION
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Refer to FFD-30, "
TOOTH CONTACT INSPECTION
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Refer to FFD-24, "
INSPECTION
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Refer to RFD-13, "
Pre-Inspection
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Refer to MA-31, "
Checking Differential Gear Oil
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NVH in PR section.
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU and RSU sections.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in FAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and suspected parts
Rough gear tooth
Improper gear contact
Tooth surfaces worn
Incorrect backlash
Companion flange excessive runout
Improper gear oil
Propeller shaft
Axle and suspension
Tire s
Road wheel
Drive shaft
Brakes
Steering
Symptom Differential Noise×××××××××××××

FFD-30
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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TOOTH CONTACT INSPECTION
Checking gear tooth contact pattern is necessary to verify correct relationship between drive gear and drive
pinion.
Hypoid gears which are not positioned in proper arrangement may be noisy and/or have a short life. Check
gear tooth contact pattern to obtain the best contact for low noise and long life.
1. Thoroughly clean drive gear and drive pinion teeth.
2. Lightly apply a mixture of powdered ferric oxide and oil or the
equivalent. Apply it to 3 or 4 teeth on the drive side of drive
gear.
3. Hold companion flange steady by hand and rotate the drive gear
in both directions.
4. Check the tooth contact on both sides (drive side and coast
side).
NOTE:
Refer to FFD-31, "
TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN AND HEIGHT
ADJUSTING WASHER SELECTION" for detail of tooth contact
pattern.
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GI-1
GENERAL INFORMATION
A GENERAL INFORMATION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Description ............................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS) (If
Equipped) ................................................................. 3
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect .......................................... 4
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 4
General Precautions ................................................ 4
Precautions for Three Way Catalyst ......................... 6
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Recommended) ........................................................ 6
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Required) ................................................................. 7
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or
Engine Control System ............................................ 7
Precautions for Hoses .............................................. 7
HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............... 7
HOSE CLAMPING ................................................ 8
Precautions for Engine Oils ...................................... 8
HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS ............. 8
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PRECAU-
TIONS ................................................................... 8
Precautions for Air Conditioning ............................... 8
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ................................... 9
Description ............................................................... 9
Terms ....................................................................... 9
Units ......................................................................... 9
Contents ................................................................... 9
Components ........................................................... 10
SYMBOLS ........................................................... 10
How to Follow Trouble Diagnoses ........................... 11
DESCRIPTION ..................................................... 11
HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROU-
BLE DIAGNOSES ................................................ 11
HARNESS WIRE COLOR AND CONNECTOR
NUMBER INDICATION ....................................... 12KEY TO SYMBOLS SIGNIFYING MEASURE-
MENTS OR PROCEDURES ............................... 13
How to Read Wiring Diagrams ............................... 15
CONNECTOR SYMBOLS ................................... 15
SAMPLE/WIRING DIAGRAM - EXAMPL - .......... 16
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 17
Abbreviations .......................................................... 23
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCI-
DENT ......................................................................... 24
How to Check Terminal ........................................... 24
CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL PIN KIT ............ 24
HOW TO PROBE CONNECTORS ...................... 24
How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical
Incident ................................................................... 27
WORK FLOW ...................................................... 27
INCIDENT SIMULATION TESTS ........................ 27
CIRCUIT INSPECTION ....................................... 30
Control Units and Electrical Parts ........................... 35
PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 35
CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM .......................... 37
Description .............................................................. 37
Function and System Application ........................... 37
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement ............ 38
Checking Equipment .............................................. 38
CONSULT-II Start Procedure .................................. 38
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit .... 40
INSPECTION PROCEDURE .............................. 41
LIFTING POINT ......................................................... 42
Special Service Tools ............................................. 42
Garage Jack and Safety Stand ............................... 42
2-Pole Lift ............................................................... 43
Board-On Lift .......................................................... 44
TOW TRUCK TOWING ............................................. 45
Tow Truck Towing ................................................... 45
2WD MODELS .................................................... 45
AWD MODELS .................................................... 46
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) ........... 46
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ........................... 46
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD BOLTS .... 47
Tightening Torque Table ......................................... 47

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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ComponentsAAS000GW

THE LARGE ILLUSTRATIONS are exploded views (See the following) and contain tightening torques,
lubrication points, section number of the PARTS CATALOG (e.g. SEC. 440) and other information neces-
sary to perform repairs.
The illustrations should be used in reference to service matters only. When ordering parts, refer to the
appropriate PARTS CATALOG .
Components shown in an illustration may be identified by a circled number. When this style of illustration
is used, the text description of the components will follow the illustration.
SYMBOLS
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SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
Tightening torque
The tightening torque specifications of bolts and nuts may be presented as either a range or a standard tightening
torque.
Should be lubricated with grease. Unless otherwise indicated, use recommended multi-purpose grease.
Should be lubricated with oil.
Sealing point
Checking point
Always replace after every disassembly.

PApply petroleum jelly.
Apply ATF.
Select with proper thickness.
Adjustment is required.

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SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT
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Do not apply excessive shock to the control unit by dropping or
hitting it.

Be careful to prevent condensation in the control unit due to
rapid temperature changes and do not let water or rain get on it.
If water is found in the control unit, dry it fully and then install it in
the vehicle.

Be careful not to let oil to get on the control unit connector.

Avoid cleaning the control unit with volatile oil.

Do not disassemble the control unit, and do not remove the
upper and lower covers.

When using a DMM, be careful not to let test probes get close to
each other to prevent the power transistor in the control unit
from damaging battery voltage because of short circuiting.

When checking input and output signals of the control unit, use
the specified check adapter.
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
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A/C air flow ...................................................... ATC-37
A/C component layout ..................................... ATC-26
A/C compressor clutch removal and installation ...........
ATC-143
A/C compressor mounting ........... ATC-140, ATC-143,
ATC-147
, ATC-148, ATC-149, ATC-150, ATC-151,
ATC-153
, ATC-154, ATC-155, ATC-156
A/C compressor precaution ............................. ATC-13
A/C compressor special service tool ................ ATC-17
A/C control operation (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-34
A/C diagnostic work flow (auto A/C) .............. ATC-102
A/C evaporator ............................................... ATC-155
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system precaution ........ ATC-5
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service procedure .......
ATC-137
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service tools ... ATC-18
A/C HFC134a system service equipment precaution ...
ATC-13
A/C lubricant (R134a) ...................................... ATC-27
A/C lubrication oil ........................................... ATC-161
A/C operational check ...................................... ATC-61
A/C self-diagnoses (auto A/C) ........ ATC-53, ATC-102
A/C service data specification ........................ ATC-161
A/C system description (auto A/C) ................... ATC-30
A/C trouble diagnoses (auto A/C) .................... ATC-40
A/C, A - Wiring diagram ................................... ATC-46
A/T fluid checking ...................... AT-12, AT-51, MA-28
A/T fluid cooler cleaning .................................... AT-14
A/T fluid replacement ............................. AT-12, MA-30
A/T fluid temperature sensor ........................... AT-139
A/T IND - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-51
A/T self-diagnoses ........................................... AT-103
A/T shift lock system ........................................ AT-235
A/T shift lock system - Wiring diagram ............ AT-236
A/T trouble diagnoses ........................................ AT-42
A/T Wiring diagram AT - CAN .......................... AT-106
A/T Wiring diagram AT - FTS .......................... AT-140
A/T Wiring diagram AT - MMSW ..................... AT-173
A/T Wiring diagram AT - NONDTC .................. AT-188
A/T Wiring diagram AT - PNP/SW ................... AT-113
A/T Wiring diagram AT - POWER .................... AT-130
A/T Wiring diagram AT - STSIG ...................... AT-109
A/T Wiring diagram AT - VSS A/T ................... AT-118
Accelerator control system ............................... ACC-3
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor ........ EC-555,
EC-562
, EC-576, EC-1225, EC-1232, EC-1246
Accelerator pedal released position learning .... EC-49,
EC-698
Air bag .............................................................. SRS-3
Air bag disposal .............................................. SRS-49
Air bag precautions ........................................... SRS-3
Air cleaner and air duct(VK45DE) ................... EM-172
Air cleaner and air duct(VQ35DE) .................... EM-17
Air cleaner filter replacement ............................ MA-24
Air cleaner filter replacement(VQ35DE) ........... MA-17
Air cleaner filter(VQ35DE) ................................ EM-18
Air conditioner cut control .................... EC-35, EC-683
Air flow meter - See Mass air flow sensor ....... EC-165,
EC-173
, EC-822, EC-830, EC-1064
Air mix. door motor ......................... ATC-73, ATC-131
Ambient sensor ............................. ATC-104, ATC-117
Angular tightening application(VK45DE) ........ EM-160
Angular tightening application(VQ35DE) ............ EM-6
APPS1 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-557, EC-1227
APPS2 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-564, EC-1234
APPS3 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-578, EC-1248
ASC/BS - Wiring diagram ............... EC-534, EC-1201
ASC/SW - Wiring diagram .............. EC-517, EC-1183
ASCBOF - Wiring diagram .............. EC-625, EC-1303
ASCD .............................................. EC-657, EC-1334
ASCD (automatic speed control device) ........... ACS-3
ASCIND - Wiring diagram ............... EC-633, EC-1310
Ashtray illumination .......................................... LT-155
AT indicator lamp ................................................ DI-51
Auto air conditioner - Wiring diagram ............. ATC-46
Auto amp ...................................................... ATC-116
Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror ....................... GW-84
Automatic amplifier ........... ATC-51, ATC-63, ATC-116
Automatic transmission fluid replacement ........ MA-31
AV and NAVI control unit ................................... AV-90
AV communication line ........................ AV-69, AV-116
AWD - Wiring diagram ....................................... TF-16
Axle ................................................................... MA-36
Axle housing (rear) ........................................... RAX-7
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Back Door ........................................................ BL-159
Back door ......................................................... BL-159
Back door opener - See Back door .................. BL-163
BACK/L - Wiring diagram ................................. LT-125
Back-up lamp ................................................... LT-125
Battery ................................................................. SC-4
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester SC-6, SC-13,
SC-26
BCM (Body control module) .............................. BCS-3
Block heater(VK45DE) .................................... EM-240
Block heater(VQ35DE) ................................... EM-120
Blower motor ................................... ATC-79, ATC-123
Blower unit .................................................... ATC-121
Board computer ................................................. AV-56
Bose speaker amp. .............................................. AV-7
Brake booster .................................................... BR-15
Brake fluid level ................................................ MA-34
Brake hydraulic line ........................................... BR-11
Brake inspection ............................................... MA-35
Brake lines and cables inspection .................... MA-34
Brake master cylinder ........................................ BR-13
Brake switch ................................... EC-550, EC-1220
BRK/SW - Wiring diagram .............. EC-551, EC-1221
Bulb specifications ........................................... LT-198
Bumper, front ...................................................... EI-14
Bumper, rear ....................................................... EI-18

LT-6
PRECAUTIONS
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General precautions for service operationsAKS004ZU

Never work with wet hands.

Xenon headlamp includes high voltage generating part. Be sure
to disconnect battery negative cable (negative terminal) or
power fuse before removing, installing, or touching the xenon
headlamp (including lamp bulb).

Turn the lighting switch OFF before disconnecting and connect-
ing the connector.

When turning the xenon headlamp on and while it is illuminated,
never touch the harness, bulb, and socket of the headlamp.

When checking the headlamp on/off operation, check it on vehi-
cle and with the power connected to the vehicle-side connector.

Do not touch the headlamp bulb glass surface with bare hands or allow oil or grease to get on it. Do not
touch the headlamp bulb just after the headlamp is turned off, because it is very hot.

Install the xenon headlamp bulb socket correctly. If it is installed
improperly, high-voltage leak or corona discharge may occur
that can melt the bulb, connector, and housing. Do not illuminate
the xenon headlamp bulb out of the headlamp housing. Doing
so can cause fire and harm your eyes.

When the bulb has burned out, wrap it in a thick vinyl bag and
discard. Do not break the bulb.

Leaving the bulb removed from the headlamp housing for a long
period of time can deteriorate the performance of the lens and
reflector (dirt, clouding). Always prepare a new bulb and have it
on hand when replacing the bulb.

When adjusting the headlamp aiming, turn the aiming adjust-
ment screw only in the tightening direction. (If it is necessary to loosen the screw, first fully loosen the
screw, and then turn it in the tightening direction.)

Do not use organic solvent (paint thinner or gasoline) to clean lamps and to remove old sealant.
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble DiagnosisAKS004ZV
When you read wiring diagrams, refer to the following:

Refer to GI-15, "How to Read Wiring Diagrams" in GI section.

Refer to PG-3, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" for power distribution in PG section.
When you perform trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:

Refer to GI-11, "HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSES" in GI section.

Refer to GI-27, "How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical Incident" in GI section.
PKIA0183E
EL-3422D

ENGINE OIL
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting engine, check engine oil level. If engine is already started, stop it and allow 10 minutes before
checking.
1. Put vehicle horizontally.
2. Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
3. Insert oil level gauge and make sure engine oil level is within the
range shown in the figure.
4. If it is out of range, adjust it.
NOTE:
When checking engine oil level, insert oil level gauge with its tip
aligned with oil level gauge guide on cylinder head. (In figure, air
cleaner case and air duct are removed.)
ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE

Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination.

If engine oil is milky, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant. Repair the broken
parts.
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
Check for engine oil leakage around the following areas:

Oil pan

Oil pan drain plug

Oil pressure switch

Oil filter

Oil cooler

Water pump cover

Chain tensioner cover

Intake valve timing control cover and intake valve timing control solenoid valve

Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head

Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover

Mating surface between front timing chain case and rear timing chain case

Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder block and cylinder head

Crankshaft oil seal (front and rear)
PBIC0249E
KBIA1343E

ENGINE OIL
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check the engine oil level. If the engine is already started,
stop it and allow 15 minutes before checking.
1. Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
2. Insert oil level gauge and make sure the engine oil level is within
the range shown in the figure.
3. If it is out of range, adjust it.
ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE

Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination.

If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant.
Repair or replace damaged parts.
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
Check for oil leakage around the following area.

Oil pan

Oil pan drain plug

Oil pressure switch

Oil filter

Oil cooler

Intake valve timing control cover

Intake valve timing control solenoid valve

Front cover

Chain tensioner cover

Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head

Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover

Crankshaft oil seals (front and rear)
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.

Oil pressure check should be done in “Parking position”.
1. Check engine oil level. Refer to LU-25, "
ENGINE OIL LEVEL" .
2. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
PBIC0801E