INFINITI FX35 2005 Service Manual

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CYLINDER BLOCK
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Measure the distortion on the cylinder block upper face at some
different points in six directions with straightedge and feeler
gauge.

If it exceeds the limit, replace cylinder block.
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER

Install main bearing caps and main bearing without installing
main bearings, and tighten main bearing cap bolts to the speci-
fied torque. Refer to EM-249, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening
procedure.

Measure the inner diameter of main bearing housing with bore
gauge.

If out of the standard, replace cylinder block and main bearing
caps as assembly.
NOTE:
Cylinder block cannot be replaced as a single part, because it is
machined together with main bearing caps.
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE
Cylinder Bore Inner Diameter

Using bore gauge, measure cylinder bore for wear, out-of-round
and taper at six different points on each cylinder. (“X” and “Y”
directions at “A”, “B” and “C”) (“Y” is in longitudinal direction of
engine)

If the measured value exceeds the limit, or if there are scratches
and/or seizure on the cylinder inner wall, hone or re-bore the
inner wall.

Oversize piston is provided. When using oversize piston, re-
bore cylinder so that the clearance of the piston-to-cylinder bore
satisfies the standard.
CAUTION:
When using oversize piston, use oversize pistons for all
cylinders with oversize piston rings. Limit : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
SEM123C
Standard : 68.944 - 68.968 mm (2.7143 - 2.7153 in)
PBIC1643E
Standard inner diameter:
93.000 - 93.030 mm (3.6614 - 3.6626 in)
Wear limit: 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
Out-of-round (Difference between “X” and “Y”): 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
Taper limit (Difference between “A” and “C”):
0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
Oversize (OS) : 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
PBIC0123E
PBIC0124E

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Piston Skirt Diameter

Measure the outer diameter of piston skirt with micrometer.

Measure point “H” (Distance from the top): 42 mm (1.65 in)
Piston to Cylinder Bore Clearance
Calculate by piston skirt diameter and cylinder bore inner diameter (direction “X”, position “B”).
(Clearance) = (Cylinder bore inner diameter) – (Piston skirt diameter).

If the calculated value exceeds the limit, replace piston and piston pin assembly. Refer to EM-255, "HOW
TO SELECT PISTON" .
Re-boring Cylinder Bore
1. Cylinder bore size is determined by adding piston to cylinder bore clearance to piston skirt diameter.
2. Install main bearing caps and main bearing, and tighten to the specified torque. Otherwise, cylinder bores may be distorted in final assembly.
3. Cut cylinder bores.
NOTE:

When any cylinder needs boring, all other cylinders must also be bored.

Do not cut too much out of cylinder bore at a time. Cut only 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or so in diameter at a
time.
4. Hone cylinders to obtain the specified piston to cylinder bore clearance.
5. Measure finished cylinder bore for the out-of-round and taper.
NOTE:
Measurement should be done after cylinder bore cools down.
CRANKSHAFT MAIN JOURNAL DIAMETER

Measure the outer diameter of crankshaft main journals with micrometer. Standard
: 92.980 - 93.010 mm (3.6606 - 3.6618 in)
PBIC0125E
PBIC0126E
Standard : 0.010 - 0.030 mm (0.0004 - 0.0012 in)
Limit : 0.08 mm (0.0031 in)
Re-bored size calculation: D = A + B – C
where, D: Bored diameter
A: Piston skirt diameter as measured
B: Piston to cylinder bore clearance (standard value)
C: Honing allowance 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)

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CYLINDER BLOCK
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If out of the standard, measure the main bearing oil clearance. Then use undersize bearing. Refer to EM-
270, "MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" .
CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER

Measure the outer diameter of crankshaft pin journal with
micrometer.

If out of the standard, measure the connecting rod bearing oil
clearance. Then use undersize bearing. Refer to EM-269,
"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 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-270, "
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE" and/or EM-269, "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 dial indicator straight up on the No. 3 journal.

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

If it exceeds the limit, replace crankshaft. Standard : 63.940 - 63.964 mm (2.5173 - 2.5183 in) dia.
Standard : 51.956 - 51.974 mm (2.0455 - 2.0462 in) dia.
PBIC0127E
Limit: Out-of-round (Difference between “X” and “Y”) : 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
Taper (Difference between “A” and “B”) : 0.010 mm (0.0004 in)
PBIC1685E
Limit : 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
PBIC2378E

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CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Method by Calculation

Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and cap, and
tighten connecting rod bolts to the specified torque. Refer to
EM-249, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.

Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bearing with
inside micrometer.
(Bearing oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bearing inner diameter) –
(Crankshaft pin journal diameter)

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-256, "
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 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 cap, and tighten connecting rod bolts to the speci-
fied torque. Refer to EM-249, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate crankshaft.

Remove connecting rod bearing cap and bearing, and using
scale on 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”. Standard : 0.020 - 0.045 mm (0.0008 - 0.0018 in)
(actual clearance)
Limit : 0.055 mm (0.0022 in)
PBIC1642E
PBIC1149E

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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 to the
specified torque. Refer to EM-249, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tighten-
ing procedure.

Measure the inner diameter of main bearing with bore gauge.
(Bearing 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-257,
"HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING" .
Method of Using Plastigage

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

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

Install main bearings to cylinder block and main bearing caps, and tighten main bearing bolts with main
bearing to the specified torque. Refer to EM-249, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate crankshaft.

Remove main bearing caps and bearings, and using scale on
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”.
PBIC1644E
Standard
No . 1 and 5 journal : 0.001 - 0.011 mm (0.00004 - 0.0004 in)
No. 2, 3 and 4 journal : 0.007 - 0.017 mm (0.0003 - 0.0007 in)
Limit No . 1 and 5 journal : 0.021 mm (0.0008 in)
No. 2, 3 and 4 journal : 0.027 mm (0.0011 in)
PBIC1149E

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CRUSH HEIGHT OF MAIN BEARING

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-249, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tight-
ening procedure.

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

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-249,
"ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.

If the standard is not met, replace connecting rod bearings.
DRIVE PLATE

Check drive plate and signal plate for deformation or cracks.
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. Standard : There must be crush height.
SEM502G
Standard : There must be crush height.
PBIC1646E
PBIC2367E

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitABS006IX
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
DRIVE BELTS
INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Unit: mm (in)
Cylinder arrangement
V-8
Displacement cm
3 (cu in) 4,494 (274.22)
Bore and stroke mm (in) 93 x 82.7 (3.66 x 3.256)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Number of piston rings Compression 2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings 5
Compression ratio 10.5
Compression pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2 , psi)/300 rpm Standard 1,320 (13.5, 191)
Minimum 1,130 (11.5, 164)
Differential limit
between cylinders 98 (1.0, 14)
Cylinder number
Va l v e t i m i n g Unit: degree
abcde f
228240060048
SEM957C
PBIC0187E
Tension of drive belts Auto adjustment by auto tensioner
Items Limit
Surface distortion Intake manifold (upper) 0.1 (0.004)
Intake manifold (lower) 0.1 (0.004)
Exhaust manifold 0.3 (0.012)

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SPARK PLUG
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING
Unit: mm (in)
*: Total indicator reading
Valve Lifter
Unit: mm (in)
Valve Clearance
Unit: mm (in)
*: Approximately 80 °C (176 °F)
Make
NGK
Standard type PLFR5A-11
Hot type PLFR4A-11
Cold type PLFR6A-11
Gap (nominal) 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
ItemsStandard Limit
Camshaft journal clearance No. 1 0.045 - 0.083 (0.0018 - 0.0033) —
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 0.030 - 0.068 (0.0012 - 0.0027) —
Camshaft journal diameter No. 1 25.938 - 25.955 (1.0212 - 1.0218) —
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 25.953 - 25.970 (1.0218 - 1.0224) —
Camshaft bracket inner diameter 26.000 - 26.021 (1.0236 - 1.0244) —
Camshaft end play 0.115 - 0.188 (0.0045 - 0.0074) —
Cam height “A” Intake 44.865 - 45.055 (1.7663 - 1.7738) 0.2 (0.008)
Exhaust 43.925 - 44.115 (1.7293 - 1.7368) 0.2 (0.008)
Camshaft runout [TIR*] — 0.02 (0.001)
Camshaft sprocket runout [TIR*] — 0.15 (0.059)
SEM671
Items Standard
Valve lifter outer diameter 33.965 - 33.975 (1.3372 - 1.3776)
Valve lifter hole diameter 34.000 - 34.016 (1.3386 - 1.3392)
Valve lifter clearance 0.025 - 0.051 (0.0010 - 0.0020)
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 Adjusting Shims
Thickness mm (in) Identification (stamped) mark
2.32 (0.0913) 232
2.33 (0.0917) 233
2.34 (0.0921) 234
2.35 (0.0925) 235
2.36 (0.0929) 236
2.37 (0.0933) 237
2.38 (0.0937) 238
2.39 (0.0941) 239
2.40 (0.0945) 240
2.41 (0.0949) 241
2.42 (0.0953) 242
2.43 (0.0957) 243
2.44 (0.0961) 244
2.45 (0.0965) 245
2.46 (0.0969) 246
2.47 (0.0972) 247
2.48 (0.0976) 248
2.49 (0.0980) 249
2.50 (0.0984) 250
2.51 (0.0988) 251
2.52 (0.0992) 252
2.53 (0.0996) 253
2.54 (0.1000) 254
2.55 (0.1004) 255
2.56 (0.1008) 256
2.57 (0.1012) 257
2.58 (0.1016) 258
2.59 (0.1020) 259
2.60 (0.1024) 260
2.61 (0.1028) 261
2.62 (0.1031) 262
2.63 (0.1035) 263
2.64 (0.1039) 264
2.65 (0.1043) 265
2.66 (0.1047) 266
2.67 (0.1051) 267
2.68 (0.1055) 268
2.69 (0.1059) 269
SEM966E

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CYLINDER HEAD
Unit: mm (in)
2.70 (0.1063) 270
2.71 (0.1067) 271
2.72 (0.1071) 272
2.73 (0.1075) 273
2.74 (0.1079) 274
2.75 (0.1083) 275
2.76 (0.1087) 276
2.77 (0.1091) 277
2.78 (0.1094) 278
2.79 (0.1098) 279 2.80 (0.1102) 280
2.81 (0.1106) 281 2.82 (0.1110) 282
2.83 (0.1114) 283
2.84 (0.1118) 284
2.85 (0.1122) 285
2.86 (0.1126) 286
2.87 (0.1130) 287
2.88 (0.1134) 288
2.89 (0.1138) 289
2.90 (0.1142) 290
2.91 (0.1146) 291
2.92 (0.1150) 292
2.93 (0.1154) 293
2.94 (0.1157) 294
2.95 (0.1161) 295
Thickness mm (in) Identification (stamped) mark
Items Standard Limit
Surface distortion Less than 0.03 (0.0012) 0.1 (0.004)
PBIC0183E