mount INFINITI FX35 2008 Service Manual

ENGINE ASSEMBLYEM-121
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 When installing engine mounting bracket (RH and LH) on cylinder
block, tighten two upper bolts (shown as “A” in the figure) first.
Then tighten two lower bolts (shown as “B” in the figure).
 Install engine mounting bracket (RH) (lower) as follows:
- Temporarily tighten mounting bolts (shown as “C”, “D” and “E” in the figure).
- Tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque with following mounting surfaces touched.
 Engine mounting bracket (RH) to engine mounting bracket (RH)
(lower) (shown as “C” and “D” in figure).
 Front final drive to engine mounting bracket (RH) (lower) (shown as “E” in figure).
 Make sure all engine mounting insulators are seated properly, then
tighten mounting nuts.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.
 Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels incl uding engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-9, "
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 leak-
age 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 leak age of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids includ-
ing 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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Items 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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EM-124
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CYLINDER BLOCK
4. Lift the engine, and mount it onto engine stand (SST).
 A widely use engine stand can be used.CAUTION:
Use an engine stand that h as a load capacity [approxi-
mately 220 kg (485 lb) or more] large enough for support-
ing the engine weight.
NOTE:
This example is an engine stand for holding at transmission
mounting side with drive plate removed.
5. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-7, "
Changing Engine Oil".
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CYLINDER BLOCKEM-125
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6. Drain engine coolant by removing water drain plugs from cylin-
der block both sides at “B” and “C” and cylinder block front side
at “A” as shown in the figure.
7. Remove drive plate with power tool. Fix cr ankshaft with a ring gear stopper [SST: KV1011770 (J44716)],
and remove mounting bolts.
 Loosen mounting bolts in diagonal order.
CAUTION:
 Do not disassemble drive plate.
 Never 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 ma nner that prevents it from
becoming magnetized.
8. Remove the following parts:  Intake manifold collector: Refer to EM-19, "
Component".
 Intake manifold: Refer to EM-24, "
Component".
 Oil pans (lower and upper): Refer to EM-30, "
Component (2WD Models)".
 Front and rear timing chain case: Refer to EM-64, "
Component".
 Cylinder head: Refer to EM-100, "
On-Vehicle Service".
9. Remove knock sensor. CAUTION:
Carefully handle sensor avoiding shocks.
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CYLINDER BLOCKEM-129
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 Tighten each plug as specified below.
3. Install oil jet.  Insert oil jet dowel pin into cylinder block dowel pin hole, andtighten mounting bolts.
4. Install main bearings and thrust bearings as follows: CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop main b earing, and to scratch the surface.
a. Remove dust, dirt, and engine oil on bearing mating su rfaces of cylinder block and main bearing caps.
b. Install thrust bearings to the both sides of the No. 3 journal hous- ing on cylinder block and main bearing cap.
 Install thrust bearings with the oil groove facing crankshaft arm(outside).
 Install thrust bearing with a protrusion on one end on cylinder block, and thrust bearing with a protrusion at center on main
bearing cap. Align each protrusion with mating notch.
c. Install main bearings paying attention to the direction.  Main bearing with oil hole and groove goes on cylinder block.
The one without them goes on main bearing cap.
 Before installing main bearings, apply engine oil to the bearing surface (inside). Do not apply engine oil to the back surface,
but thoroughly clean it.
 When installing, align main bearing stopper protrusion to cut- out of cylinder block and main bearing caps.
 Ensure the oil holes on cylinder block and those on the corre-
sponding bearing are aligned.
5. Install crankshaft to cylinder block.  While turning crankshaft by hand, check that it turns smoothly.
6. Install main bearing cap.
Part Washer Tightening torque
A No 9.8 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 87 in-lb)
B No 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
C No 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
D Yes 12.3 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb) E Yes 62.0 N·m (6.3 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)F Yes 62.0 N·m (6.3 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)
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CYLINDER BLOCKEM-131
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 Assemble so that the front mark on the piston head and the
cylinder number on connecting rod are positioned as shown in
the figure.
c. Install new snap ring to the groove of the piston front side.  Insert it fully into groove to install.
 After installing, make sure that connecting rod moves
smoothly.
10. Using a piston ring expander (commercial service tool), install piston rings.
CAUTION:
 When installing piston rings, be careful not to damagepiston.
 Be careful not to damage piston rings by expending them excessively.
 If there is stamped mark on ri ng, mount it with marked side up.
NOTE:
If there is no stamp on ring, no specific orientation is required
for installation.
 Position each ring with the gap as shown in the figure referring to the piston front mark.
 Check the piston ring side clearance. Refer to EM-138, "
Inspection After Disassembly".
11. Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap. CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop connecting r od bearing, and to scratch the surface.
 Before installing connecting rod bearings, apply engine oi l to the bearing surface (inside). Do not apply
engine oil to the back surface, but thoroughly clean it.
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Stamped mark:
To p r i n g : —
Second ring : “R”
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EM-134
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CYLINDER BLOCK
18. Install knock sensor.
 Install knock sensor so that connector faces front of theengine.
 After installing knock sensor, connect harness connector, and lay it out to rear of the engine.
CAUTION:
 Do not tighten mounting bolts while holding connector.
 If any impact by dropping is applied to knock sensor, replace it with new one.
NOTE:
 Make sure that there is no foreign material on the cylinder block mating surface and the bac k surface of knock sensor.
 Make sure that knock sensor does not interfere with other parts.
19. Note the following, assemble in the reverse order of disassembly after this step.
Drive plate When installing drive plate to crankshaft, be sure to correctly align crankshaft side guide pin and drive plate side guide pin hole.
- If these are not aligned correctly, engine runs roughly and “MIL” turns on.
 Install drive plate and reinforcement plate as shown in the fig- ure.
 Holding ring gear with the ring gear stopper [SST: KV10117700 (J44716)].
 Tighten the mounting bolts crosswise over several times.
CAUTION:
Make sure that dowel pin is installed at the rear end of
crankshaft.
How to Select Piston and BearingINFOID:0000000001325748
DESCRIPTION
*: For the service parts, the grade for fitting cannot be selected between piston pin and connecting rod. (Only “0” grade is a vailable.) The
information at the shipment from the plant is described as a reference.
 The identification grade stamped on each part is the grade for the dimension measured in new condition.
This grade cannot apply to reused parts.
 For reused or repaired parts, measure the dimens ion accurately. Determine the grade by comparing the
measurement with the values of each selection table.
 For details of the measurement method of each part , the reuse standards and the selection method of the
selective fitting parts, refer to the text.
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Selection points Selection parts Selection items Selection methods
Between cylinder block and
crankshaft Main bearingMain bearing grade
(bearing thickness) Determined by match of cylin-
der block bearing housing
grade (inner diameter of hous-
ing) and crankshaft journal
grade (outer diameter of jour-
nal)
Between crankshaft and con-
necting rod Connecting rod bearingConnecting rod bearing grade
(bearing thickness) Combining service grades for
connecting rod big end diame-
ter and crankshaft pin outer di-
ameter determine connecting
rod bearing selection.
Between cylinder block and pis-
ton Piston and piston pin assembly
(Piston is available together
with piston pin as assembly.)Piston grade
(piston skirt diameter)
Piston grade = cylinder bore
grade (inner diameter of bore)
Between piston and connecting
rod* ———
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PRECAUTIONSEM-161
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Precaution for Assembly and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325756
 Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification.
 When tightening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the
ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is specified,
do exactly as specified.
 Replace with new gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.
 Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check engine oil or engine coolant passages for any restriction and blockage.
 Guide pins are used for several parts alignment. When replacing and reassembling parts with guide pins, make sure that guide pins are installed in the original portion.
 Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely re move foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.
 Release air within route when refilling after draining engine coolant.
 After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check engine coolant, fuel, engine oil, and
exhaust gases for leakage.
Parts Requiring Angle TighteningINFOID:0000000001325757
 Use angle wrench [SST: KV10112100 (BT8653-A)] for the final tightening of the following engine parts:
- Cylinder head bolts
- Main bearing cap bolts
- Connecting rod cap nuts
- Crankshaft pulley bolt (No angle wrench is required as the bolt flange is provided with notches for angletightening)
 Do not use a torque value for final tightening.
 The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.
 Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and coated with engine oil.
Precaution for Liquid GasketINFOID:0000000001325758
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING
 After removing mounting nuts and bolts, separate the mating sur- face using seal cutter (SST) and remove old liquid gasket sealing.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
 Tap seal cutter to insert it, and then slide it by tapping on the side
as shown in the figure.
 In areas where seal cutter (SST) is difficult to use, use plastic ham-
mer to lightly tap the parts, to remove it.
CAUTION:
If for some unavoidable reaso n tool such as screwdriver is
used, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Using scraper, remove old liquid gasket adhering to the liquid gasket application surface and the mating surface.
 Remove liquid gasket completely from the groove of the liquid
gasket application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Wipe the liquid gasket application surface and the mating sur- face with white gasoline (lighting and heating use) to remove
adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.
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ENGINE ROOM COVEREM-169
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ENGINE ROOM COVER
ComponentINFOID:0000000001325763
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325764
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch cover when installing or removing.
 Major parts and inspection points under each cover are as follows: (numbered as in the figure)
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
1. Mount nut 2. Battery cover 3. Air duct (inlet)
4. Clip 5. Engine cover
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1 : Upper side of engine assembly and power steering reservoir tank
2 : Relay and battery
3 : Engine assembly front side, drive belts and cooling fan
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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCTEM-173
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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT
ComponentINFOID:0000000001325771
 Refer to
GI-8, "Component" for symbols in the figure.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325772
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-169, "Component".
2. Disconnect harness connector from mass air flow sensor.
3. Disconnect vacuum hose and PCV hose.
4. Remove air duct (inlet), power duct, air cleaner case and mass air flow sensor assembly, air duct and res-
onator assembly disconnecting their joints.
 Add marks as necessary for easier installation.
5. Remove mass air flow sensor from air cleaner case. CAUTION:
Handle mass air flow sen sor with following cares.
 Do not shock it.
 Do not disassemble it.
 Do not touch its sensor.
1. Power duct 2. Blind plug 3. Clip
4. Air duct (inlet) 5. Air cleaner case 6. Mounting rubber
7. Resonator 8. Air cleaner filter 9. Air cleaner case
10. O-ring 11. Mass air flow sensor 12. Air duct and resonator assembly
13. Vacuum hose 14. PCV hose
A. To VIAS control solenoid valve B. To rocker cover (left bank)
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INTAKE MANIFOLDEM-177
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5. Disconnect fuel feed hose quick connector on engine side.
Refer to EM-190, "
Component".
6. Remove fuel damper and fuel hose assembly. Refer to EM-190, "
Component".
CAUTION:
 While hoses are disconnected, plug th em to prevent fuel from draining.
 Do not separate fuel damper and fuel hose.
7. Remove or disconnect harnesses, engine cover bra cket (RH and LH), vacuum hose, EVAP tube and hose
and PCV hose and tube from intake manifold (upper).
8. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure to remove intake manifold (upper) with power tool.
9. Remove electric throttle control actuator as follows:
a. Disconnect harness connector.
b. Loosen mounting bolts diagonally. CAUTION:
 Handle carefully to avoid any shock to electric throttle control actuator.
 Do not disassemble.
10. Remove fuel injector and fuel tube assembly. Refer to EM-190, "
Component".
11. Disconnect water hoses from intake manifold adaptor.
12. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure to remove intake manifold (lower) with power tool.
13. Remove intake manifold adaptor from intake manifold (lower).
14. Remove intake manifold gaskets. CAUTION:
Cover engine openings to avoid entry of foreign materials.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Surface Distortion
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: Engine front
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