engine INFINITI FX35 2008 Service Manual

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
Changing Differential Gear OilINFOID:0000000001327481
DRAINING
1. Stop engine.
2. Remove drain plug (1) and drain gear oil.
3. Set a gasket on drain plug (1) and install it to final drive assem-bly and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to FFD-17, "
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sembly and Assembly", FFD-17, "Disassembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove filler plug (1). Fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches the specified level near filler plug mounting hole.
2. After refilling oil, check oil level. Set a gasket to filler plug (1), then install it to final drive assembly. Refer to FFD-17, "
Disas-
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CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
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OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL
 Make sure that oil is not leaking fr om final drive assembly or around it.
 Remove filler plug (1) and check oil level from filler plug mounting hole as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Never start engine while checking oil level.
 Set a gasket on filler plug (1) and install it on final drive assembly.
Refer to FFD-17, "
Disassembly and Assembly", FFD-17, "Disas-
sembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
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Oil grade and Viscosity:
Refer to MA-9, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
Oil capacity:
Approx. 0.65 (1-3/8 US pt, 1-1/8 Imp pt)
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SIDE OIL SEAL
SIDE OIL SEAL
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001327484
NOTE:
Left side oil seal is attached to engine assembly. Replace it when front final drive assembly is removed
from vehicle.
REMOVAL
Right Side:
1. Remove the front drive shaft. Refer to FAX-16, "Removal and Installation (Right Side)".
2. Remove the side oil seal using a flat-bladed screwdriver. CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage gear carrier.
Left Side:
1. Remove the front final drive assembly from vehicle. Refer to FFD-14, "Removal and Installation (VQ35DE
Models)" or FFD-15, "Removal and Installation (VK45DE Models)".
2. Remove the side oil seal using a flat-bladed screwdriver. CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage gear carrier.
INSTALLATION
Right Side:
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to sealing lips of side oil seal.
2. Using the drift, press-fit side oil seal so that its surface comesface to face with the end surface of the side retainer.
CAUTION:
 Never reuse oil seal.
 When installing, n ever incline oil seal.
3. Install the front drive shaft. Refer to FAX-16, "
Removal and
Installation (Right Side)".
Left Side:
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to sealing lips of side oil seal.
2. Using the drift, press-fit side oil seal so that its surface comes
face to face with the end surface of the gear carrier.
CAUTION:
 Never reuse oil seal.
 When installing, n ever incline oil seal.
3. Install the front final drive assembly on vehicle. Refer to FFD-14,
"Removal and Installation (VQ35DE Models)" or FFD-15,
"Removal and Installation (VK45DE Models)".
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Tool number A: ST33400001 (J-26082)
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Tool number A: KV38102100 (J-25803-01)
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FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Removal and Installation (VQ35DE Models)INFOID:0000000001327485
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove three engine mounting bracket upper bolts. Refer to EM-117, "Component (AWD Models)".
2. Remove three way catalyst (right bank). Refer to EM-26
.
3. Remove stabilizer assembly with power tool. Refer to FSU-15
.
4. Remove steering gearbox mounting bolts with power tool. Refer to PS-17
.
5. Remove front drive shaft both. Refer to FA X - 1 3
.
6. Remove side shaft assembly.
7. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4
.
8. Remove front suspension member with power tool. Refer to FSU-16
.
9. Remove breather hose and tube.
10. Remove mounting bolts and remove front final drive assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and installation is in the reverse order of removal.
 Refer to "COMPONENTS" about each tightening torque.
 When installing the side shaft, apply multi-purpose grease to contact surface of side shaft and side shaft oil
seal.
1. Front final drive assembly 2. Side shaft 3. Bushing
4. Front propeller shaft 5. Breather hose 6. Breather tube
7. Breather connector 8. Engine mounting bracket 9. Insulator
Refer to GI-8, "
Component", for the symbols in the figure.
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FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1. Remove three way catalyst (right bank). Refer to EM-179.
2. Remove stabilizer assembly with power tool. Refer to FSU-15
.
3. Remove steering gearbox mounting bolts with power tool. Refer to PS-17
.
4. Remove front drive shaft both. Refer to FA X - 1 3
.
5. Remove side shaft assembly.
6. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4
.
7. Remove front suspension member with power tool. Refer to FSU-16
.
8. Remove engine wire harness clamp bolts from front final drive.
9. Remove breather hose and tube.
10. Remove mounting bolts and remove front final drive assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and installation is in the reverse order of removal.
 Refer to "COMPONENTS" about each tightening torque.
 When installing side shaft, apply multi-purpose grease to contact surface of side shaft and side shaft oil seal.
1. Front final drive assembly 2. Side shaft 3. Bushing
4. Front propeller shaft 5. Breather tube 6. Breather hose
7. Breather connector 8. Harness bracket
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FUEL SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION .. ..........................2
PREPARATION .............................................. .....2
Commercial Service Tool .................................... ......2
FUEL SYSTEM ....................................................3
Checking Fuel Line ............................................. ......3
General Precaution ...................................................3
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER
AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY ..........................
4
Component .......................................................... ......4
Removal and Installation ..................................... .....4
Component ...............................................................8
Disassembly and Assembly ......................................8
FUEL TANK ..................................... .................10
Component .......................................................... ....10
Removal and Installation .........................................10
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
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Standard and Limit ..................................................12
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FUEL SYSTEM
Checking Fuel LineINFOID:0000000001327104
Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap and fuel tank for improper attach-
ment, leaks, cracks, damage, loos
e connections, chafing or deterio-
ration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.
General PrecautionINFOID:0000000001327105
WARNING:
When replacing fuel line parts, be sure to observe the following.
• Put a “CAUTION: FLAMMABLE” sign in the workshop.
 Be sure to work in a well ventila ted area and furnish workshop with a CO
2 fire extinguisher.
 Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from the work area.
CAUTION:
 Use gasoline required by the regulations for octane number. Refer to GI-5, "
Precaution for Fuel
(Unleaded Premium Gasoline Recommended)".
 Before removing fuel line parts, carry out the following procedures:
- Put drained fuel in an explosion-proof containe r and put the lid on securely. Keep the container in
safe area.
- Release fuel pressure from th e fuel lines. Refer to EC-87, "
Fuel Pressure Check" (VQ35DE) or EC-
665, "Fuel Pressure Check" (VK45DE).
- Disconnect negative battery terminal.
 Always replace O-ring and clamps with new ones.
 Do not kink or twist tubes when they are being installed.
 Do not tighten hose clamps excessi vely to avoid damaging hoses.
 After connecting fuel tube qu ick connectors, make sure quick
connectors are secure.
Ensure that connector and resin tube do not contact any adja-
cent parts.
 After installing tubes, make su re there is no fuel leakage at
connections in the following steps.
- Apply fuel pressure to fuel li nes with turning ignition switch
“ON” (with engine stopped). Th en check for fuel leaks at con-
nections.
- Start engine and rev it up and check for fuel leaks at connec- tions.
 Use only a genuine NISSAN fuel filler cap as a replacement. If
an incorrect fuel filler cap is used, the “MIL” may come on.
 For servicing “Evaporative Emi ssion System” parts, refer to
EC-40, "
Description" (VQ35DE) or EC-618, "Description"
(VK45DE).
 For servicing“On Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)”
parts, refer to EC-46, "
System Description" (VQ35DE) or EC-
624, "System Description" (VK45DE).
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FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped), then check connections for leaks by applying fuel pres-
sure to fuel piping.
2. Start engine and let it idle and make sure there are no fuel leaks at the fuel system connections.
ComponentINFOID:0000000001327108
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000001327109
CAUTION:
Sub fuel level sensor unit cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
DISASSEMBLY
Remove fuel level sensor unit as follows.
1. Disconnect harness connector.
 Hold connector by fingers and pull it out, because there is no
stopper release tab.
2. Using suitable tool, pull up tabs points as shown in the figure (two points) to release the lock.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage it.
1. Fuel level sensor unit 2. Fuel filter and fuel pump assembly
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10. Disconnect fuel filler hose, v
ent hose and EVAP hoses at fuel
tank side.
11. Support the lower part of fuel tank with transmission jack. CAUTION:
Support the position that fuel tank mounting bands do not
engage.
12. Remove fuel tank mounting bands.
13. Supporting with hands, descend transmission jack carefully, and remove fuel tank. CAUTION:
 Make sure that all connection points have been disconnected.
 Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.
14. Remove fuel filler tube protector and fuel filler tube, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Surely clamp fuel hoses and insert hose to the length below.
 Be sure hose clamp is not placed on swelled area of fuel tube.
 Tighten fuel hose clamp so that the distance between its lugs becomes to the following.
 To connect quick connector, refer to FL-4, "
Removal and Installation".
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Use the following procedure to check for fuel leaks.
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped), and check connections for leakage by applying fuel pres-
sure to fuel piping.
2. Start engine and rev it up and make sure there are no fuel leaks at the fuel system tube and hose connec-
tions.
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Fuel filler hose : 35 mm (1.38 in)
The other hoses : 25 mm (0.98 in)
Fuel tank side : 8 - 12 mm (0.31 - 0.47 in)
Fuel filler tube side : 5.7 - 9.7 mm (0.224 - 0.382 in)
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PRECAUTIONS
SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
CautionINFOID:0000000001327533
• When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires on
ground. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
 Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and l ubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
 After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.
 Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones w hen installing. Since new caulking nuts are pre-oiled,
tighten as they are.
 Avoid burden to front cross bar.
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYFSU-5
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On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000001327537
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
INSPECTION LOWER BALL JOINT END PLAY
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal.
2. Place an iron bar or similar tool bet ween transverse link and steering knuckle.
3. Measure axial end play by prying it up and down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
STRUT INSPECTION
 Check strut for oil leakage, damage and replace if there are. Refer to FSU-10.
Wheel Alignment InspectionINFOID:0000000001327538
DESCRIPTION
 Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant, and l ubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK
 Check tires for improper air pressure and wear.
 Check road wheels for runout.
 Check wheel bearing axial end play.
 Check ball joint axial end play of compression rod, upper link, and steering knuckle
 Check shock absorber operation.
 Check each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
 Check each link, rod and member for cracks, deformation and other damage.
 Check vehicle posture.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
 A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
- This type of alignment is recomm ended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that t he vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is
centered.
- The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.
 Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.
- Your alignment equipment should be regularly ca librated in order to give correct information.
- Check with the manufacturer of your specific equi pment for their recommended Service/Calibration Sched-
ule.
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT:
Use only the alignment specificati ons listed in this Service Manual.
 When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these indicators.
- The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be cor-
rect.
- This may result in an ERROR.
 Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com-
pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). DO NOT use this “Rolling Compensation”
method. Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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