engine oil INFINITI FX35 2005 Service Manual

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Disassembly and AssemblyABS004XH
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle, and separate transmission assembly, transfer assembly
(AWD models), front final drive assembly (AWD models) and front suspension member from the engine.
Refer to EM-112, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to EM-26, "
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST" .
3. Install engine sub-attachment with engine stand shaft [SST] to right side of cylinder block.

Use a spacer to the engine rear side.
1. Cylinder block 2. Reinforcement plate 3. Drive plate
4. Rear oil seal retainer 5. Cover 6. Gasket
7. Knock sensor 8. Oil jet 9. Thrust bearing
10. Pilot converter 11. Main bearing 12. Crankshaft
13. Crankshaft key 14. Main bearing cap 15. Main bearing cap bolt
16. Main bearing beam 17. Baffle plate (2WD model) 18. Top ring
19. Second ring 20. Oil ring 21. Piston
22. Piston pin 23. Snap ring 24. Connecting rod
25. Connecting rod bearing 26. Connecting rod bearing cap 27. Connecting rod bolt
1. Cylinder block 2. Gasket 3. Water connector
4. Gasket 5. Cylinder block heater 6. Connector protector cap
PBIC2614E
SBIA0503E

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4. Lift the engine, and mount it onto engine stand [SST].

A widely use engine stand can be used.
CAUTION:
Use an engine stand that has a load capacity [approxi-
mately 220 kg (441 lb) or more] large enough for support-
ing the engine weight.
NOTE:
This example is an engine stand for holding at transmission
mounting side with drive plate removed.
5. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
PBIC2685E
PBIC0085E

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6. Drain engine coolant by removing water drain plugs from cylin-
der block both sides at “B” and “C” and cylinder block front side
at “A” as shown in the figure.
7. Remove drive plate with power tool. Fix crankshaft with a ring gear stopper [SST: KV1011770 (J44716)], and remove mounting bolts.

Loosen mounting bolts in diagonal order.
CAUTION:

Do not disassemble drive plate.

Never place drive plate with signal plate facing down.

When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or
scratch it.

Handle signal plate in a manner that prevents it from
becoming magnetized.
8. Remove the following parts:

Intake manifold collector; Refer to EM-19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .

Intake manifold; Refer to EM-24, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .

Oil pans (lower and upper); Refer to EM-30, "OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .

Front and rear timing chain case; Refer to EM-64, "TIMING CHAIN" .

Cylinder head; Refer to EM-100, "CYLINDER HEAD" .
9. Remove knock sensor.
CAUTION:
Carefully handle sensor avoiding shocks.
PBIC2610E
SEM760G

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18. Remove main bearing beam.
19. Remove main bearing caps.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop main bearing, and to scratch the sur-
face.

Using main bearing cap bolts, remove main bearing cap while
shaking it back-and-forth.
20. Remove crankshaft.
21. Remove main bearings and thrust bearings from cylinder block and main bearing caps. CAUTION:

Be careful not to drop main bearing, and to scratch the surface.

Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
22. Remove oil jet.
ASSEMBLY
1. Fully air-blow engine coolant and engine oil passages in cylinder block, cylinder bore and crankcase to remove any foreign material.
CAUTION:
Use a goggles to protect your eye.
2. Install each plug to cylinder block as shown in the figure.

Apply sealant to the thread of water drain plugs “A”, “B” and
“C”.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .

Apply sealant to the thread of plugs “D” and “E”.
Use Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or
equivalent. Refer to GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL
PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS" .

Apply sealant to the thread of plug “F”.
Use Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to GI-
48, "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEAL-
ANTS" .
NOTE:
For Canada, “F” in the figure is not plug but block heater.
Refer to EM-122, "
Components" .

Replace washers with new one.
PBIC0881E
EMQ0195D
PBIC2610E

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Tighten each plug as specified below.
3. Install oil jet.

Insert oil jet dowel pin into cylinder block dowel pin hole, and
tighten mounting bolts.
4. Install main bearings and thrust bearings as follows: CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop main bearing, and to scratch the surface.
a. Remove dust, dirt, and engine oil on bearing mating surfaces of cylinder block and main bearing caps.
b. Install thrust bearings to the both sides of the No. 3 journal hous- ing on cylinder block and main bearing cap.

Install thrust bearings with the oil groove facing crankshaft
arm (outside).

Install thrust bearing with a protrusion on one end on cylinder
block, and thrust bearing with a protrusion at center on main
bearing cap. Align each protrusion with mating notch.
c. Install main bearings paying attention to the direction.

Main bearing with oil hole and groove goes on cylinder block.
The one without them goes on main bearing cap.

Before installing main bearings, apply engine oil to the bear-
ing surface (inside). Do not apply engine oil to the back sur-
face, but thoroughly clean it.

When installing, align main bearing stopper protrusion to cut-
out of cylinder block and main bearing caps.

Ensure the oil holes on cylinder block and those on the corre-
sponding bearing are aligned.
5. Install crankshaft to cylinder block.

While turning crankshaft by hand, check that it turns smoothly.
6. Install main bearing cap.
Part Washer Tightening torque
A No 9.8 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 87 in-lb)
B No 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
C No 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
D Yes 12.3 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb) E Yes 62 N·m (6.3 kg-m, 46 ft-lb) F Yes 62 N·m (6.3 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)
PBIC0898E
PBIC0807E
PBIC2489E

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Main bearing caps are identified by identification mark cast on
them. For installation, face front mark to front side.
NOTE:
Main bearing cap cannot be replaced as a single part, because it
is machined together with cylinder block.
7. Install main bearing beam.

Install main bearing beam with front mark facing downward (oil pan side).

Install main bearing beam with front mark facing front of the
engine.
8. Install main bearing cap bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure as follows:
a. Inspect the outer diameter of main bearing cap bolt. Refer to EM-148, "
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT OUTER DIAMETER" .
b. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of main bear- ing cap bolts.
c. Tighten main bearing cap bolts in several different steps.
d. Turn all main bearing cap bolts 90 degrees clockwise (Angle tightening).
CAUTION:
Use the angle wrench [SST: KV10112100 (BT8653-A)] to
check tightening angle. Do not make judgment by visual
inspection.

After installing main bearing cap bolts, make sure that crank-
shaft can be rotated smoothly by hand.

Check the crankshaft end play. Refer to EM-140, "CRANK-
SHAFT END PLAY" .
9. Install piston to connecting rod as follows:
a. Using a snap ring pliers, install new snap ring to the groove of piston rear side.

Insert it fully into groove to install.
b. Install piston to connecting rod.

Using an industrial use drier or similar tool, heat piston until piston pin can be pushed in by hand without
excess force [approx. 60 to 70 °C (140 to 158 °F)]. From the front to the rear, insert piston pin into piston
and connecting rod.
SEM456G
PBIC0881E
: 35.3 N·m (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
PBIC1800E
PBIC0921E

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Assemble so that the front mark on the piston head and the
cylinder number on connecting rod are positioned as shown in
the figure.
c. Install new snap ring to the groove of the piston front side.

Insert it fully into groove to install.

After installing, make sure that connecting rod moves
smoothly.
10. Using a piston ring expander (commercial service tool), install piston rings.
CAUTION:

When installing piston rings, be careful not to damage
piston.

Be careful not to damage piston rings by expending them
excessively.

If there is stamped mark on ring, mount it with marked side
up.
NOTE:
If there is no stamp on ring, no specific orientation is required
for installation.

Position each ring with the gap as shown in the figure refer-
ring to the piston front mark.

Check the piston ring side clearance. Refer to EM-141, "PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE" .
11. Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap. CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop connecting rod bearing, and to scratch the surface.

Before installing connecting rod bearings, apply engine oil to the bearing surface (inside). Do not apply
engine oil to the back surface, but thoroughly clean it.
SEM838F
PBIC0087E
Stamped mark:
To p r i n g : —
Second ring : “R”
SEM757G
PBIC0808E

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When installing, align connecting rod bearing stopper protru-
sion with cutout of connecting rods and connecting rod bear-
ing caps to install.

Ensure the oil hole on connecting rod and that on the corre-
sponding bearing are aligned.
12. Install piston and connecting rod assembly to crankshaft.

Position crankshaft pin corresponding to connecting rod to be installed onto the bottom dead center.

Apply engine oil sufficiently to the cylinder bore, piston and crankshaft pin journal.

Match the cylinder position with the cylinder number on connecting rod to install.

Be sure that front mark on piston crown is facing front of engine.

Using a piston ring compressor [SST] or suitable tool, install
piston with the front mark on the piston crown facing the front
of the engine.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the cylinder wall and crankshaft
pin, resulting from an interference of the connecting rod big
end.
13. Install connecting rod bearing cap.

Match the stamped cylinder number marks on connecting rod
with those on connecting rod bearing cap to install.

Be sure that front mark on connecting rod bearing cap is fac-
ing front of the engine.
14. Tighten connecting rod bolt as follows:
a. Inspect the outer diameter of connecting rod bolt. Refer to EM-149, "
CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER
DIAMETER" .
b. Apply engine oil to the threads and seats of connecting rod bolts.
c. Tighten connecting rod bolts.
PBIC2067E
PBIC2945E
PBIC0809E
: 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)

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d. Then tighten all connecting rod bolts 90 degrees clockwise
(Angle tightening).
CAUTION:
Always use the angle wrench [SST: KV10112100 (BT8653-
A)]. Avoid tightening based on visual check alone.

After tightening connecting rod bolts, make sure that crank-
shaft rotates smoothly.

Check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer to EM-140,
"CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE" .
15. Install baffle plate to main bearing beam (2WD models).
16. Install new rear oil seal retainer to cylinder block.

Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip.

Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser
[SST: WS39930000 ( — )] to rear oil seal retainer as
shown in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
CAUTION:

Replace with a new parts.

Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.

Make sure the garter spring is in position and seal lips
not inverted.
NOTE:
Regard both rear oil seal and retainer as an assembly.
17. Install pilot converter.

With a drift [outer diameter: approx. 33 mm (1.30 in)], press-fit
as far as it will go.

Press-fit pilot converter with its chamfer facing crankshaft as
shown in the figure.
SEM953E
PBIC2661E
PBIC0899E
SEM537E

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When replacing piston and piston pin assembly, refer to EM-135, "HOW TO SELECT PISTON" .
NOTE:

Piston is available together with piston pin as assembly.

Piston pin (piston pin hole) grade is provided only for the parts installed at the plant. For service parts,
no piston pin grades can be selected. (Only “0” grade is available.)
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE

Measure the side clearance of piston ring and piston ring groove
with a feeler gauge.

If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace piston ring, and measure again. If it still exceeds the limit,
replace piston also.
PISTON RING END GAP

Make sure that the cylinder bore inner diameter is within the
specification. Refer to EM-144, "
Cylinder Bore inner Diameter" .

Lubricate with new engine oil to piston and piston ring, and then
insert piston ring until middle of cylinder with piston, and mea-
sure the piston ring end gap with a feeler gauge.

If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace piston ring, and measure again. If it still exceeds the limit,
re-bore cylinder and use oversize piston and piston rings. Standard:
Top ring : 0.045 - 0.080 mm (0.002 - 0.003 in)
2nd ring : 0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.001 - 0.003 in)
Oil ring : 0.065 - 0.135 mm (0.003 - 0.005 in)
Limit:
Top ring : 0.11 mm (0.004 in)
2nd ring : 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
SEM024AA
Standard:
Top ring : 0.23 - 0.33 mm (0.009 - 0.013 in)
2nd ring : 0.33 - 0.48 mm (0.013 - 0.019 in)
Oil ring : 0.20 - 0.50 mm (0.008 - 0.020 in)
Limit:
Top ring : 0.54 mm (0.021 in)
2nd ring : 0.80 mm (0.031 in)
Oil ring : 0.95 mm (0.037 in)
PBIC0118E