oil filter INFINITI FX35 2005 Service Manual

QUICK REFERENCE CHART M35/M45
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen*)
ELS0003Y
* : Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
BRAKEELS0003Z
* : Under force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with engine running.
REFILL CAPACITIESELS00040
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum – 1° 18′ (– 1.30°)
Nominal – 0° 48′ (– 0.80°)
Maximum – 0° 18′ (– 0.30°)
Total toe-inDistance ( A – B ) Minimum 2.4 mm (0.094 in)
Nominal 4.7 mm (0.185 in)
Maximum 7.0 mm (0.276 in)
Angle (left plus right )
Degree minute (Degree)Minimum 0° 05′ (0.08°)
Nominal 0° 10′ (0.17°)
Maximum 0° 15′ (0.25°)
Front brake Pad wear limit 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Rotor repair limit 26.0 mm (1.024 in)
Rear brake Pad wear limit 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Rotor repair limit 14.0 mm (0.551 in)
Pedal free height 161.5 - 171.5 mm (6.358 - 6.752 in)
Pedal depressed height* More than 80 mm (3.15 in)
UNITLiter US measure
Fuel tank90 23 - 3/4 gal
Coolant ( With reservoir tank )VQ35DE 8.6 9 - 1/8 qt
VK45DE 10.0 10 - 5/8 qt
Engine(VQ35DE)Drain and refill
With oil filter change 4.7 5 qt
Without oil filter change 4.4 4 - 5/8 qt
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5.4 5 - 3/4 qt
Engine(VK45DE)Drain and refill
With oil filter change 6.4 6 - 3/4 qt
Without oil filter change 5.8 6 - 1/8 qt
Dry engine (Overhaul) 7.2 7 - 5/8 qt
Transmission A/T 10.3 10 - 7/8 qt
Transfer1.25 2 - 5/8 pt
Differential carrierFront 0.65 1 - 3/8 pt
Rear 1.4 3 pt
Power steering system 1.0 1 - 1/8 qt
Air conditioning systemCompressor oil 0.18 6.0 fl oz
Refrigerant 0.55 kg 1.21 lb
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A/T FLUID
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A/T FLUID COOLER DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
NOTE:
Insufficient cleaning of the cooler inlet hose exterior may lead to inaccurate debris identification.
1. Position an oil pan under the automatic transmission's inlet and outlet cooler hoses.
2. Clean the exterior and tip of the cooler inlet hose.
3. Insert the extension adapter hose of a can of Transmission Cooler Cleaner (Nissan P/N 999MP-AM006) into the cooler out-
let hose.
CAUTION:

Wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when spraying
the Transmission Cooler Cleaner.

Spray cooler cleaner only with adequate ventilation.

Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

Do not breath vapors or spray mist.
4. Hold the hose and can as high as possible and spray Transmis- sion Cooler Cleaner in a continuous stream into the cooler outlet
hose until ATF flows out of the cooler inlet hose for 5 seconds.
5. Tie a common white, basket-type coffee filter to the end of the cooler inlet hose.
6. Insert the tip of an air gun into the end of the cooler outlet hose.
7. Wrap a shop rag around the air gun tip and end of cooler outlet hose.
8. Blow compressed air regulated to 5 to 9 kg/cm
2 (70 to 130 psi)
through the cooler outlet hose to force any remaining ATF into
the coffee filter.
9. Remove the coffee filter from the end of the cooler inlet hose.
10. Perform AT- 1 7 , "
A/T FLUID COOLER INSPECTION PROCE-
DURE" .
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A/T FLUID COOLER INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Inspect the coffee filter for debris.
a. If small metal debris less than 1 mm (0.040 in) in size or metal powder is found in the coffee filter, this is normal. If normal
debris is found, the A/T fluid cooler/radiator can be re-used and
the procedure is ended.
b. If one or more pieces of debris are found that are over 1 mm (0.040 in) in size and/or peeled clutch facing material is found in
the coffee filter, the fluid cooler is not serviceable. The A/T fluid
cooler/radiator must be replaced and the inspection procedure is
ended. Refer to CO-14, "
RADIATOR" and CO-17, "RADIATOR
(ALUMINUM TYPE)" (for VQ35DE), CO-41, "RADIATOR" and
CO-45, "
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)" (for VK45DE).
A/T FLUID COOLER FINAL INSPECTION
After performing all procedures, ensure that all remaining oil is cleaned from all components.
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6. Start the engine, then measure the line pressure at both idle and
the stall speed.
CAUTION:

Keep the brake pedal pressed all the way down during
measurement.

When measuring the line pressure at the stall speed,
refer to AT- 5 2 , "
STALL TEST" .
7. After the measurements are complete, install the oil pressure detection plug and tighten to the specified torque.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse the O-ring.

Apply ATF to the O-ring.
Line Pressure
Judgement of Line Pressure Test
:7.3 N·m (0.74 kg-m, 65 in-lb)SAT493G
Engine speed Line pressure [kPa (kg/cm
2 , psi)]
“R” position “D”, “M” positions
At idle speed 425 - 465 (4.3 - 4.8, 62 - 67) 379 - 428 (3.9 - 4.4, 55 - 62)
At stall speed 1,605 - 1,950 (16.4 - 19.9, 233 - 283) 1,310 - 1,500 (13.4 - 15.3, 190 - 218)
Judgement Possible cause
Idle speed Low for all positions
(“P”, “R”, “N”, “D”,
“M”) Possible causes include malfunctions in the pressure supply system and low oil pump output.
For example

Oil pump wear

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking or spring fatigue

Oil strainer
oil pump
pressure regulator valve passage oil leak

Engine idle speed too low
Only low for a spe-
cific position Possible causes include an oil pressure leak in a passage or device related to the position after
the pressure is distributed by the manual valve.
High Possible causes include a sensor malfunction or malfunction in the line pressure adjustment func-
tion.
For example

Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction

ATF temperature sensor malfunction

Line pressure solenoid malfunction (sticking in OFF state, filter clog, cut line)

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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ROAD TEST
Description

The road test checks overall performance of the A/T and analyzes possible malfunction causes.

The road test is carried out in the following three stages.
1. Check before engine is started. Refer to AT- 5 6
.
2. Check at idle. Refer to AT- 5 7
.
3. Cruise test

Inspect all the items from Part 1 to Part 3. Refer to AT- 5 8 , AT- 6 0 , AT- 6 1 .

Before beginning the road test, check the test procedure and inspection items.

Test all inspection items until the symptom is uncovered. Diagnose NG items when all road tests are com-
plete.
Check Before Engine Is StartedACS002LZ
1. CHECK A/T CHECK INDICATOR LAMP
1. Park vehicle on level surface.
2. Move selector lever to “P” position.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
Does A/T CHECK indicator lamp light up for about 2 seconds?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Stop the road test and go to AT- 1 9 3 , "
A/T CHECK Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On" .
2. CHECK A/T CHECK INDICATOR LAMP
Does A/T CHECK indicator lamp flash for about 8 seconds?
YES >> For TCM fail-safe mode, perform self-diagnostics and record all NG items on the AT- 4 7 , "DIAG-
NOSTIC WORKSHEET" . Refer to AT- 9 3 , "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" , AT- 1 0 3 , "Diag-
nostic Procedure without CONSULT-II" .
NO >> 1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Perform self-diagnostics and record all NG items on the AT- 4 7 , "
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET"
. Refer to AT- 9 3 , "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" , AT- 1 0 3 , "Diagnostic Procedure with-
out CONSULT-II" .
3. Go to AT- 5 7 , "
Check at Idle" .
Stall speed Oil pressure does
not rise higher than
the oil pressure for
idle. Possible causes include a sensor malfunction or malfunction in the pressure adjustment function.
For example

Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction

TCM breakdown

Line pressure solenoid malfunction (shorting, sticking in ON state)

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking

Pilot valve sticking or pilot filter clogged
The pressure rises,
but does not enter
the standard posi-
tion. Possible causes include malfunctions in the pressure supply system and malfunction in the pres-
sure adjustment function.
For example

Accelerator pedal position signal malfunction

Line pressure solenoid malfunction (sticking, filter clog)

Pressure regulator valve or plug sticking

Pilot valve sticking or pilot filter clogged
Only low for a spe-
cific position Possible causes include an oil pressure leak in a passage or device related to the position after
the pressure is distributed by the manual valve.
Judgement Possible cause

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS EC-113
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection. Va l v e
mecha-
nism Timing chain
55555 55 5 EM-64
Camshaft
EM-84
Intake valve timing controlEM-64
Intake valve
3 EM-100
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/ Gasket 55555 55 5 EM-26
,
EX-
3Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tion Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler 55555 55 5 EM-30
,
LU-
17 , LU-10 ,
LU-14
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil LU-7
Cooling
Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45 CO-14,
CO-17
Thermostat 5 CO-26
Water pumpCO-22
Water galleryCO-28
Cooling fan 5EC-226
Coolant level (Low)/Contami-
nated coolant 5
CO-11
IVIS (Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System —
NATS) 11
EC-53 or
BL-213
SYMPTOM
Reference
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE EC-157
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5. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
1. Stop the engine.
2. Change engine oil. NOTE:
This symptom may occur when a large amount of gasoline is mixed with engine oil because of driving
conditions (such as when engine oil temperature does not rise enough since a journey distance is too
short during winter). The symptom will not be detected after changing engine oil or changing driving con-
dition.
>> INSPECTION END
6. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
Check fuel pressure. (Refer to EC-99, "
Fuel Pressure Check" .)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG (Fuel pressure is too high)>>Replace fuel pressure regulator, refer to EC-99, "
Fuel Pressure Check" .
GO TO 8.
NG (Fuel pressure is too low)>>GO TO 7.
7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
1. Check the following.
–Clogged and bent fuel hose and fuel tube
–Clogged fuel filter
–Fuel pump and its circuit (Refer to EC-668, "FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT" .)
2. If NG, repair or replace the malfunctioning part. (Refer to EC-99, "
Fuel Pressure Check" .)
If OK, replace fuel pressure regulator.
>> GO TO 8.
8. CHECK “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”
1. Start engine.
2. Select “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode, and make sure that the each indication is within the SP value.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 9.
9. PERFORM POWER BALANCE TEST
1. Perform “POWER BALANCE” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode.
2. Make sure that the each cylinder produces a momentary engine speed drop.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 12.
NG >> GO TO 10.
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EC-802
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Air Air duct
55555 5 EM-176
Air cleaner
EM-176
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator) 5555 EM-176
Electric throttle control actuator
EM-178
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/Gasket EM-178
Cranking Battery
111111
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Generator circuit
SC-23
Starter circuit 3SC-10
Signal plate 6EM-245
PNP switch 4AT- 11 4
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5 EM-229
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 6 4
EM-245
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Va l v e
mecha-
nism Timing chain
55555 55 5 EM-200
Camshaft
EM-212
Intake valve timing controlEM-200
Intake valve
3 EM-200
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/ Gasket 55555 55 5 EM-182
,
EX-3
Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tion Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler 55555 55 5 EM-185
,
LU-31
, LU-
28 , LU-29
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil LU-25
SYMPTOM
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA

EC-848
[VK45DE]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
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5. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
1. Stop the engine.
2. Change engine oil. NOTE:
This symptom may occur when a large amount of gasoline is mixed with engine oil because of driving
conditions (such as when engine oil temperature does not rise enough since a journey distance is too
short during winter). The symptom will not be detected after changing engine oil or changing driving con-
dition.
>> INSPECTION END
6. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
Check fuel pressure. (Refer to EC-789, "
Fuel Pressure Check" .)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG (Fuel pressure is too high)>>Replace fuel pressure regulator, refer to EC-789
. GO TO 8.
NG (Fuel pressure is too low)>>GO TO 7.
7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
1. Check the following.
–Clogged and bent fuel hose and fuel tube
–Clogged fuel filter
–Fuel pump and its circuit (Refer to EC-1358 .)
2. If NG, repair or replace the malfunctioning part. (Refer to EC-789
.)
If OK, replace fuel pressure regulator.
>> GO TO 8.
8. CHECK “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”
1. Start engine.
2. Select “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode, and make sure that the each indication is within the SP value.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 9.
9. PERFORM POWER BALANCE TEST
1. Perform “POWER BALANCE” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode.
2. Make sure that the each cylinder produces a momentary engine speed drop.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 12.
NG >> GO TO 10.
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ENGINE MECHANICAL
VQ35DE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect ..................................... ..... 5
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................ ..... 5
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant and Engine
Oil ........................................................................ ..... 5
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ......... ..... 5
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ........ ..... 5
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment .................................................................... ..... 5
Precautions for Assembly and Installation .......... ..... 6
Precautions for Angle Tightening ........................ ..... 6
Precautions for Liquid Gasket ............................. ..... 6
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ..... ..... 6
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 6
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 8
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 8
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ... 10
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ... 13
NVH Troubleshooting — Engine Noise ............... ... 13
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. .................................................. ... 14
DRIVE BELTS ........................................................ ... 15
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ... 15
Tension Adjustment ............................................. ... 15
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT ..................................................... ... 16
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT .............................. ... 16
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 16
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 16
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................ ... 17
Components ........................................................ ... 17
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 17
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 17
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 17 INSTALLATION ................................................
... 18
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ................................. ... 18
INSPECTION ................................................... ... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 18
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR ....................... ... 19
Components ........................................................ ... 19
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 19
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 19
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 22
INTAKE MANIFOLD .............................................. ... 24
Components ........................................................ ... 24
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 24
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 24
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 25
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATA-
LYST ....................................................................... ... 26
Components ........................................................ ... 26
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 26
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 26
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 28
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 28
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER .............................. ... 30
Components (2WD Model) .................................. ... 30
Removal and Installation (2WD Model) ............... ... 30
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 30
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 32
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 32
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 35
Components (AWD Model) .................................. ... 35
Removal and Installation (AWD Model) ............... ... 36
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 36
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 38
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 38
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 41