OIL INFINITI FX35 2007 Service Manual

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a. Remove rear plate cover, and set ring gear stopper (SST).
b. Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt, and then pull crankshaft pulley with both hands to remove it.
CAUTION:

Do not remove crankshaft pulley bolt. Keep loosened
crankshaft pulley bolt in place to protect removed crank-
shaft pulley from dropping.

Do not remove balance weight (inner hexagon bolt) at the
front of crankshaft pulley.
9. Remove oil pan and oil strainer. Refer to EM-187, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
10. Remove front cover as follows:
a. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
b . U s e s e a l c u t t e r [ S S T: K V 1 0 1111 0 0 ( J 3 7 2 2 8 ) ] t o c u t l i q u i d g a s k e t for removal.
CAUTION:

Exercise care not to damage mating surfaces.

After removal, handle front cover carefully so it does not
tilt, cant, or warp under a load.
11. Remove front oil seal from front cover using suitable tool.

Use screwdriver for removal.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front cover.
12. Remove O-rings from cylinder heads (right and left bank) and cylinder block.
13. Remove chain tensioner cover from front cover.

Use seal cutter [SST: KV10111100 (J37228)] to cut liquid gasket for remove.
14. Remove oil pump drive spacer.

Set bolts in the two bolt holes [M6 × pitch 1.0 mm (0.04 in)] on
front surface. Using suitable puller, pull oil pump drive spacer
off from crankshaft.
NOTE:
The dimension between the centers of the two bolt holes is 33
mm (1.30 in).
In the figure, a commercial steering puller is used.
15. Remove oil pump. Refer to LU-31, "
OIL PUMP" .
16. Remove chain tensioner (left bank) as follows:
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NOTE:
To remove timing chain and related parts, start with those on left bank. The procedure for removing parts
on right bank is omitted because it is the same as that for left bank.
a. Press tab in the direction of arrow (or turn lever in the direction of arrow) to unlock the locking with the groove that stops ten-
sioner plunger from returning.

Lightly press tensioner plunger to release the tension of
spring for this operation.
b. Push in tensioner plunger to align the hole on lever and that on pump main body.

Pushing in tensioner too far does not allow the holes to align.
Therefore, push in plunger to the degree at which the start of
stopper groove and tab engages.
c. Insert stopper pin [hard wire with approx. 0.5 mm (0.020 in) diameter or similar tool] to fix plunger. With plunger fixed, remove chain tensioner.
17. Remove chain tension guide and timing chain slack guide.
18. Remove timing chain and crankshaft sprocket.
CAUTION:
After removing timing chain, do not turn crankshaft and camshaft separately, or valves will strike
the piston head.
19. With hexagonal part of camshaft locked with wrench, loosen mounting bolts securing camshaft sprocket to remove camshaft
sprocket.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen mounting bolts with securing anything other
than the camshaft hexagonal portion or with tensioning the
timing chain.
20. Perform same procedure as for left bank, remove timing chain and related parts on right side.
21. Use scraper to remove all traces of old liquid gasket from front cover and opposite mating surfaces.

Remove oil liquid gasket from bolt hole and thread.
22. Use scraper to remove all trace of liquid gasket from chain tensioner cover and intake valve timing control covers.
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4. Install timing chains and related parts.

Align the mating mark on each sprocket and timing chain for installation.
NOTE:
Before installing chain tensioner, it is possible to change the position of mating mark on timing chain for
that on each sprocket for alignment.
CAUTION:
For the above reason, after the mating marks are aligned, keep them aligned by holding them
with a hand.

Install slack guides and tension guides onto correct side by checking with identification mark on sur-
face.

Install chain tensioner with plunger fixed as described in its removal.
CAUTION:

Before and after the installation of chain tensioner, make sure that the mating mark on timing
chain is not out of alignment.

After installing chain tensioner, remove stopper pin to release tensioner. Make sure tensioner
is released.

To avoid chain-link skipping of timing chain, do not move crankshaft or camshafts until front
cover is installed.
5. Perform the same procedure as for right bank, install timing chain and related parts on left side.
6. Install oil pump. Refer to LU-31, "
OIL PUMP" .
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7. Install oil pump drive spacer as follows:
a. Insert oil pump drive spacer according to the directions of crank- shaft key and the two flat surfaces of oil pump inner rotor.

If the positional relationship does not allow the insertion,
rotate oil pump inner rotor with a finger to allow spacer.
b. After confirming that the position of each part is in correct condi- tion to allow for spacer, force fit spacer by lightly tapping with
plastic hammer until it contacts and does not go further.
8. Install front oil seal on front cover.

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

Install it so that each seal lip is oriented as shown in the fig-
ure.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch or make burrs on circumference
of oil seal.

Using front oil seal drift (commercial service tool), press fit
until the height of front oil seal is level with the mounting sur-
face.

Make sure the garter spring is in position and seal lips not
inverted.
9. Install chain tensioner cover to front cover.

Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser
[SST: WS39930000 ( — )] to front cover as shown in the
figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
10. Install front cover as follows:
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Front oil seal drift Outer diameter : 56 mm (2.20 in)
Inner diameter : 49 mm (1.93 in)
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a. Install new O-rings onto cylinder heads (right and left bank) and
cylinder block.
b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser [SST: WS39930000 ( — )] to front cover as shown in the fig-
ure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
c. make sure again that the mating marks on timing chain and that on each sprocket are aligned. Then, install front cover.
CAUTION:
Be careful to avoid interference with the front end of oil
pump drive spacer. Such interference may damage front oil
seal.
d. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig- ure.

There are four type mounting bolts.
e. After all mounting bolts are tightened, retighten them in numerical order as shown in the figure. CAUTION:
Be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid gasket leaking onto surface mating with oil pan.
11. Install intake valve timing control cover as follows:
a. At the back of intake valve timing control cover, install new seal rings (three for each bank) to the area to be inserted into camshaft sprocket (INT).
CAUTION:
Do not spread seal ring excessively to avoid breaks and deformation.
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b. Install new O-rings on front cover.
c. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser [SST:
WS3930000 ( — )] to intake valve timing control covers as
shown in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS".
d. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig- ure.
12. Install intake valve timing control position sensor, intake valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft position sensor (PHASE) to intake valve timing control cover and front cover if removed.

Be sure to tighten mounting bolts with flanges completely seated.
13. Install oil pan and oil strainer. Refer to EM-187, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
14. Install crankshaft pulley as follows:
a. Fix crankshaft with ring gear stopper [SST: J-45476].
b. Install crankshaft pulley, taking care not to damage front oil seal.

Install according to dowel pin of oil pump drive spacer.

Lightly tapping its center with plastic hammer, insert pulley.
CAUTION:
Do not tap pulley on the side surface where belt is installed (outer circumference).
c. Apply engine oil onto threaded parts of crankshaft pulley bolt and seating area.
d. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt.
e. Put a paint mark on crankshaft pulley aligning with angle mark on crankshaft pulley bolt.
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f. Further tighten by 90 degrees. (Angle tightening)

Check the tightening angle by referencing to the notches. The
angle between two notches is 90 degrees.
15. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from engine front) to confirm it turns smoothly.
16. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step. NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in guide may gen-
erate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this does not indicate an unusualness.
Noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The followings are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.

Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS"

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
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Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —

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Camshaft Cam Height
1. Measure the camshaft cam height with micrometer.
2. If wear exceeds the limit, replace camshaft.
Camshaft Journal Oil Clearance
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL DIAMETER

Measure the outer diameter of camshaft journal with microme-
ter.
CAMSHAFT BRACKET INNER DIAMETER

Tighten camshaft bracket bolt with the specified torque. Refer to EM-219, "INSTALLATION" for the tight-
ening procedure.

Measure the inner diameter “A” of camshaft bracket with bore
gauge.
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL OIL CLEARANCE

(Oil clearance) = (Camshaft bracket inner diameter) – (Camshaft journal diameter).

If the calculated value out of the standard, replace either or both camshaft and cylinder head.
NOTE:
Camshaft bracket cannot be replaced as a single part, because it is machined together with cylinder head.
Replace whole cylinder head assembly. Standard cam height
Intake : 44.865 - 45.055 mm (1.7663 - 1.7738 in)
Exhaust : 43.925 - 44.115 mm (1.7293 - 1.7368 in)
Cam wear limit : 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
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Standard:No. 1 : 25.938 - 25.955 mm (1.0212 - 1.0218 in)
No. 2, 3, 4 : 25.953 - 25.970 mm (1.0218 - 1.0224 in)
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Standard: 26.000 - 26.021 mm (1.0236 - 1.0244 in)
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Standard:No. 1 : 0.045 - 0.083 mm (0.0018 - 0.0033 in)
No. 2, 3, 4 : 0.030 - 0.068 mm (0.0012 - 0.0027 in)

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4. Tighten camshaft bracket bolts in the following steps, in numeri-
cal order as shown in the figure.
a. Tighten No. 9 to 12 in numerical order as shown.
b. Tighten No. 1 to 8 in numerical order as shown.
c. Tighten No. 13 to 14 in numerical order as shown. (Left bank only)
d. Tighten all bolts in numerical order as shown.
e. Tighten No. 1 to 12 in numerical order as shown.
f. Tighten No. 13 to 14 in numerical order as shown. (Left bank only)
CAUTION:
After tightening mounting bolts of camshaft brackets, be sure to wipe off excessive liquid gasket
from the parts listed below.

Mating surface of rocker cover

Mating surface of front cover
5. Install camshaft sprockets.

Install by checking with identification mark on surface.

Install camshaft sprocket (EXH) by selectively using the
groove of dowel pin according to the bank. (Common part
used for both banks.)

Lock the hexagonal part of camshaft in the same way as for
removal, and tighten mounting bolts.
6. Check and adjust the valve clearance. Refer to EM-222, "
Valve Clearance" .
7. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove
CAUTION:

Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011 and/or P0021 are detected in self-diagnostic results
of CONSULT-II and it is directed according to inspection procedure of EC section. Refer to EC-749,
"TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" .

Check when the engine is cold so as to prevent burns from any splashing engine oil.
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-25, "
ENGINE OIL" .
2. Perform the following procedure so as to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while checking.
a. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-747, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
b. Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors.
3. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-203, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
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: 1.96 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 1 ft-lb)
: 5.88 N·m (0.6 kg-m, 4 ft-lb)
: 10.41 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)
: 31.35 N·m (3.2 kg-m, 23 ft-lb)
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4. Crank the engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out
from intake valve timing control cover oil hole. End crank after
checking.
WARNING:
Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive belt, idler pul-
ley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:
Engine oil may squirt from intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve installation hole during cranking. Use a shop
cloth to prevent the engine components and the vehicle. Do
not allow engine oil to get on rubber components such as
drive belt or engine mount insulators. Immediately wipe off
any splashed engine oil.

Clean oil groove between oil strainer and intake valve timing control solenoid valve if engine oil does not
come out from intake valve timing control cover oil hole. Refer to LU-23, "
LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
5. Remove components between intake valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT), and then check each oil groove for clogging.

Clean oil groove if necessary. Refer to LU-23, "LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
6. After inspection, install removed parts.
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INSPECTION
In cases of removing/installing or replacing camshaft and valve-related parts, or of unusual engine conditions
due to changes in valve clearance (found malfunctions during starting, idling or causing noise), perform
inspection as follows:
1. Remove rocker covers (right and left bank). Refer to EM-200, "
ROCKER COVER" .
2. Measure the valve clearance as follows:
a. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke.

Rotate crankshaft pulley in clockwise to align TDC identifica-
tion notch (without paint mark) with timing indicator on front
cover.

Make sure that both intake and exhaust cam noses of No. 1
cylinder (engine front side of left bank) are located as shown
in the figure.

If not, turn crankshaft one revolution (360 degrees) and align
as shown in the figure.
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