INFINITI FX35 2005 Service Manual

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CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER

Measure the outer diameter of crankshaft pin journal with a
micrometer.

If out of the standard, measure the connecting rod bearing oil
clearance. Then use undersize bearing. Refer to EM-146,
"CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" .
CRANKSHAFT OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER

Measure the dimensions at four different points as shown in the
figure on each main journal and pin journal with a micrometer.

Out-of-round is indicated by the difference in the dimensions
between “X” and “Y” at “A” and “B”.

Taper is indicated by the difference in the dimensions between
“A” and “B” at “X” and “Y”.

If the measured value exceeds the limit, correct or replace crankshaft.

If corrected, measure the bearing oil clearance of the corrected main journal and/or pin journal. Then
select the main bearing and/or connecting rod bearing. Refer to EM-147, "
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE" and/or EM-146, "CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" .
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT

Place V-block on precise flat table, and support the journals on
the both end of crankshaft.

Place a dial indicator straight up on the No. 3 journal.

While rotating crankshaft, read the movement of the pointer on a
dial indicator. (Total indicator reading)

If it exceeds the limit, replace crankshaft.
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Method by Calculation

Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connect-
ing rod cap, and tighten connecting rod bolts to the specified
torque. Refer to EM-128, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening proce-
dure.

Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bearing with an
inside micrometer.
(Oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bearing inner diameter) – (Crank-
shaft pin journal diameter) Standard : 51.956 - 51.974 mm (2.0455 - 2.0462 in) dia.
PBIC0127E
Limit:
Out-of-round (Difference between “X” and “Y”) : 0.002 mm (0.0001 in)
Taper (Difference between “A” and “B”) : 0.002 mm (0.0001 in)
SBIA0535E
Standard : Less than 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Limit : 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
SEM346D
PBIC1642E

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If the calculated value exceeds the limit, select proper connecting rod bearing according to connecting rod
big end diameter and crankshaft pin journal diameter to obtain the specified bearing oil clearance. Refer
to EM-136, "
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEARING" .
Method of Using Plastigage

Remove oil and dust on crankshaft pin journal and the surfaces of each bearing completely.

Cut a plastigage slightly shorter than the bearing width, and place it in crankshaft axial direction, avoiding
oil holes.

Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap, and tighten connecting
rod bolts to the specified torque. Refer to EM-128, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate crankshaft.

Remove connecting rod bearing cap and bearings, and using
the scale on the plastigage bag, measure the plastigage width.
NOTE:
The procedure when the measured value exceeds the limit is
same as that described in the “Method by Calculation”.
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Method by Calculation

Install main bearings to cylinder block and main bearing caps,
and tighten main bearing cap bolts with main bearing beam to
the specified torque. Refer to EM-128, "
ASSEMBLY" for the
tightening procedure.

Measure the inner diameter of main bearing with a bore gauge.
(Oil clearance) = (Main bearing inner diameter) – (Crankshaft main
journal diameter)

If the calculated value exceeds the limit, select proper main bearing according to main bearing inner diam-
eter and crankshaft main journal diameter to obtain the specified bearing oil clearance. Refer to EM-137,
"HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING" .
Method of Using Plastigage

Remove engine oil and dust on crankshaft journal and the surfaces of each bearing completely.

Cut a plastigage slightly shorter than the bearing width, and place it in crankshaft axial direction, avoiding
oil holes.

Install main bearing to cylinder block and main bearing cap, and tighten main bearing bolts with main
bearing beam to the specified torque. Refer to EM-128, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.
CAUTION:
Never rotate crankshaft. Standard : 0.034 - 0.059 mm (0.0013 - 0.0023 in)
(actual clearance)
Limit : 0.070 mm (0.0028 in)
PBIC1149E
Standard : 0.035 - 0.045 mm (0.0014 - 0.0018 in) (actual clearance)
Limit : 0.065 mm (0.0026 in)
PBIC1644E

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Remove main bearing caps and bearings, and using the scale
on the plastigage bag, measure the plastigage width.
NOTE:
The procedure when the measured value exceeds the limit is
same as that described in the “Method by Calculation”.
MAIN BEARING CRUSH HEIGHT

When main bearing cap is removed after being tightened to the
specified torque with main bearings installed, the tip end of bear-
ing must protrude. Refer to EM-128, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tight-
ening procedure.

If the standard is not met, replace main bearings.
CONNECTING ROD BEARING CRUSH HEIGHT

When connecting rod bearing cap is removed after being tight-
ened to the specified torque with connecting rod bearings
installed, the tip end of bearing must protrude. Refer to EM-128,
"ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.

If the standard is not met, replace connecting rod bearings.
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT OUTER DIAMETER

Measure the outer diameters (“d1 ”, “d2 ”) at two positions as
shown in the figure.

If reduction appears in “A” range, regard it as “d2 ”.

If it exceeds the limit (large difference in dimensions), replace
main bearing cap bolt with new one.
PBIC1149E
Standard : There must be crush height.
SEM502G
Standard : There must be crush height.
PBIC1646E
Limit (“d1 ” – “d2
”) : 0.11 mm (0.0043 in)
PBIC0911E

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CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER DIAMETER

Measure the outer diameter “d” at position shown in the figure.

If the reduction appears in a position other than “d”, regard it as
“d”.

When “d” exceeds the limit (when it becomes thinner), replace
connecting rod bolt with new one.
DRIVE PLATE

Check drive plate and signal plate for deformation or damage.
CAUTION:

Do not disassemble drive plate.

Do not 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.

If anything is found, replace drive plate.
OIL JET

Check nozzle for deformation and damage.

Blow compressed air from nozzle, and check for clogs.

If it is not satisfied, clean or replace oil jet.
OIL JET RELIEF VALVE

Using a clean plastic stick, press check valve in oil jet relief
valve. Make sure that valve moves smoothly with proper reac-
tion force.

If it is not satisfied, replace oil jet relief valve. Standard : 7.90 - 8.00 mm (0.3110 - 0.3150 in)
Limit : 7.75 mm (0.3051 in)
PBIC0912E
SEM760G
EMU0468D

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00100
Standard and LimitABS004XK
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Cylinder arrangement V-6
Displacement cm
3 (cu in) 3,498 (213.45)
Bore and stroke mm (in) 95.5 x 81.4 (3.760 x 3.205)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Number of piston rings Compression 2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings 4
Compression ratio 10.3
Compression pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2 , psi)/300 rpm Standard 1,275 (13.0, 185)
Minimum 981 (10.0, 142)
Differential limit between cylinders 98 (1.0, 14)
Cylinder number
Va l v e t i m i n g
(Intake valve timing control - “OFF”)
Unit: degree
abcde f
240 238 −664 8 52
SEM713A
PBIC0187E

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DRIVE BELT
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on the belt.
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR, INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Unit: mm (in)
SPARK PLUG
Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt New belt Used belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment Limit After adjustment
Alternator and
power steering
oil pump belt 7 (0.28)
4 - 5
(0.16 - 0.20) 3.5 - 4.5
(0.138 - 0.177) 294 (30, 66) 730 - 818
(74.5 - 83.4, 164 - 184) 838 - 926
(85.5 - 94.5, 188 - 208)
A/C compressor
belt 12 (0.47)
9 - 10
(0.35 - 0.39) 8 - 9
(0.31 - 0.35) 196 (20, 44) 348 - 436
(35.5 - 44.5,
78 - 98) 470 - 559
(47.9 - 57.0,
106 - 126)
Applied pushing
force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) —
KBIA1731J
Items
Limit
Surface distortion Intake manifold collector (upper) 0.1 (0.004)
Intake manifold collector (lower) 0.1 (0.004)
Intake manifold 0.1 (0.004)
Exhaust manifold 0.3 (0.012)
Make NGK
Standard type PLFR5A-11
Hot type PLFR4A-11
Cold type PLFR6A-11
Gap (nominal) 1.1 mm (0.043 in)

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CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING
Unit: mm (in)
*
1 : Cam wear limit
*2 : Total indicator reading
Valve Lifter
Unit: mm (in)
Valve Clearance
Unit: mm (in)
*: Approximately 80 °C (176 °F)
Items
Standard Limit
Camshaft journal oil clearance No. 1 0.045 - 0.086 (0.0018 - 0.0034)
0.15 (0.0059)
No. 2, 3, 4 0.035 - 0.076 (0.0014 - 0.0030)
Camshaft bracket inner diameter No. 1 26.000 - 26.021 (1.0236 - 1.0244) —
No. 2, 3, 4 23.500 - 23.521 (0.9252 - 0.9260) —
Camshaft journal diameter No. 1 25.935 - 25.955 (1.0211 - 1.0218) —
No. 2, 3, 4 23.445 - 23.465 (0.9230 - 0.9238) —
Camshaft end play 0.115 - 0.188 (0.0045 - 0.0074) 0.24 (0.0094)
Camshaft cam height “A” Intake and exhaust 44.865 - 45.055 (1.7663 - 1.7738) 0.2 (0.008)*
1
Camshaft runout [TIR*2 ] Less than 0.02 mm (0.0008) 0.05 (0.0020)
Camshaft sprocket runout [TIR*
2 ] — 0.15 (0.0059)
SEM671
Items
Standard
Valve lifter outer diameter 33.977 - 33.987 (1.3377 - 1.3381)
Valve lifter hole diameter 34.000 - 34.016 (1.3386 - 1.3392)
Valve lifter clearance 0.013 - 0.039 (0.0005 - 0.0015)
Items Cold Hot* (reference data)
Intake 0.26 - 0.34 (0.010 - 0.013) 0.304 - 0.416 (0.012 - 0.016)
Exhaust 0.29 - 0.37 (0.011 - 0.015) 0.308 - 0.432 (0.012 - 0.017)

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Available Valve Lifter
Unit: mm (in)
Identification (stamped) mark Thickness 788U or 788R 7.88 (0.3102)
790U or 790R 7.90 (0.3110)
792U or 792R 7.92 (0.3118)
794U or 794R 7.94 (0.3126)
796U or 796R 7.96 (0.3134)
798U or 798R 7.98 (0.3142)
800U or 800R 8.00 (0.3150)
802U or 802R 8.02 (03.157)
804U or 804R 8.04 (0.3165)
806U or 806R 8.06 (0.3173)
808U or 808R 8.08 (0.3181)
810U or 810R 8.10 (0.3189)
812U or 812R 8.12 (0.3197)
814U or 814R 8.14 (0.3205)
816U or 816R 8.16 (0.3213) 818U or 818R 8.18 (0.3220)
820U or 820R 8.20 (0.3228)
822U or 822R 8.22 (0.3236)
824U or 824R 8.24 (0.3244)
826U or 826R 8.26 (0.3252)
828U or 828R 8.28 (0.3260)
830U or 830R 8.30 (0.3268)
832U or 832R 8.32 (0.3276)
834U or 834R 8.34 (0.3283)
836U or 836R 8.36 (0.3291)
838U or 838R 8.38 (0.3299)
840U or 840R 8.40 (0.3307)
SEM758G

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CYLINDER HEAD
Unit: mm (in)
Valve Dimensions
Unit: mm (in)
Items Standard Limit
Head surface distortion Less than 0.03 (0.0012) 0.1 (0.004)
Normal cylinder head height “H” 126.3 - 126.5 (4.97 - 4.98) —
PBIC0924E
Valve head diameter “D” Intake 37.0 - 37.3 (1.457 - 1.469) Exhaust 31.2 - 31.5 (1.228 - 1.240)
Valve length “L” Intake 96.46 (3.7976)
Exhaust 93.99 (3.7004)
Valve stem diameter “d” Intake 5.965 - 5.980 (0.2348 - 0.2354)
Exhaust 5.955 - 5.970 (0.2344 - 0.2350)
Valve seat angle “ α” Intake
45 °15 ′ - 45 °45 ′
Exhaust
Valve margin “T” Intake 1.1 (0.043)
Exhaust 1.3 (0.051)
Valve margin “T” limit 0.5 (0.020)
Valve stem end surface grinding limit 0.2 (0.008)
SEM188

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Valve Guide
Unit: mm (in)
Items Standard 0.2 (0.008) oversize (Service)
Valve guide Outer diameter 10.023 - 10.034 (0.3946 - 0.3950) 10.223 - 10.234 (0.4025 - 0.4029)
Inner diameter (Finished size) 6.000 - 6.018 (0.2362 - 0.2369)
Cylinder head valve guide hole diameter 9.975 - 9.996 (0.3927 - 0.3935) 10.175 - 10.196 (0.4006 - 0.4014)
Interference fit of valve guide 0.027 - 0.059 (0.0011 - 0.0023)
Items Standard Limit
Valve guide clearance Intake 0.020 - 0.053 (0.0008 - 0.0021) 0.08 (0.0031)
Exhaust 0.030 - 0.063 (0.0012 - 0.0025) 0.09 (0.0039)
Projection length “L” 12.6 - 12.8 (0.496 - 0.504)
SEM950E