checking oil INFINITI FX35 2008 Workshop Manual

EM-90
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CAMSHAFT
5. Tighten camshaft bracket bolts in the following steps, in numeri-
cal order as shown.
a. Tighten No. 7 to 10 in numerical order as shown.
b. Tighten No. 1 to 6 in numerical order as shown.
c. Tighten No. 1 to 10 in numerical order as shown.
d. Tighten No. 1 to 10 in numerical order as shown.
CAUTION:After tightening mounting bolts of camshaft brackets (No.
1), be sure to wipe off excessive liquid gasket from the
parts list below.
 Mating surface of rocker cover
 Mating surface of rear timing chain case
6. Measure difference in levels between front end faces of cam- shaft bracket (No. 1) and cylinder head.
 Measure two positions (both intake and exhaust side) for asingle bank.
 If the measured value is out of the standard, re-install cam- shaft bracket (No. 1).
7. Inspect and adjust the valve clearance. Refer to EM-91, "
Valve Clearance".
8. 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 or P0021 are detected in self-diagnostic results of
CONSULT-III and it is directed according to inspection procedure of EC section. Refer to EC-117,
"CONSULT-III Function (ENGINE)".
 Check when engine ins cold so as to pr event burns from any splashing engine oil.
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-5, "
Inspection".
2. Perform the following procedure so as to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while
checking.
a. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-87, "
Fuel Pressure Check".
b. Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors.
3. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-83, "
Component".
: 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 1 ft-lb)
: 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 1 ft-lb)
: 5.88 N·m (0.60 kg-m, 4 ft-lb)
: 10.4 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)
PBIC2050E
Standard : –0.14 to 0.14 mm (–0.006 to 0.006 in)
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CAMSHAFTEM-91
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4. Crank the engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out
from camshaft bracket (No. 1) oil hole. End crank after checking.
WARNING:
Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive belts, idler pul-
ley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:
Engine oil may squirt from in take 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 camshaft bracket (No. 1) oil hole. Refer to LU-4, "
Lubrication Circuit".
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-4, "
Lubrication Circuit".
6. After inspection, install removed parts.
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for chec king fluids leak, lubricates 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.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in the guide may
generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop after
hydraulic pressure rises.
 Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leak age of fuel, 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.
Valve ClearanceINFOID:0000000001325733
INSPECTION
Perform inspection as follows after removal, installation or replacement of camshaft or valve-related parts, or if
there is unusual engine conditions regarding valve clearance.
PBIC2869E
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
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EM-100
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CYLINDER HEAD
CYLINDER HEAD
On-Vehicle ServiceINFOID:0000000001325737
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1. Warm up engine thoroughly. Then, stop it.
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to
EC-87, "
Fuel Pressure Check".
3. Disconnect fuel pump fuse to avoid fuel injection during mea- surement.
4. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
Component".
5. Remove ignition coil and spark plug from each cylinder. Refer to EM-42, "
Component" and EM-43, "Com-
ponent".
6. Connect engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT-III).
7. Install compression gauge with an adapter (commercial service tool) onto spark plug hole.
 Use the adapter whose picking up end inserted to spark plughole is smaller than 20 mm (0.79 in) in diameter. Otherwise, it
may be caught by cylinder head during removal.
8. Turn ignition switch to “START” for cranking. When the gauge pointer stabilizes, read the compression
pressure and the engine rpm. Perform these steps to check each cylinder.
Compression pressure:
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2, psi) /rpm
CAUTION:
Always use a fully changed battery to obtain the specified engine speed.
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Standard Minimum Deference limit between cylinders
1,275 (13.0, 185)/300 981 (10.0, 142)/300 98 (1.0, 14)/300
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CYLINDER HEADEM-101
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 If the engine speed is out of the specified range, c
heck battery liquid for proper gravity. Check the
engine speed again with normal battery gravity.
 If compression pressure is below minimum value, check valve clearances and parts associated with
combustion chamber (valve, valve seat, piston, pi ston ring, cylinder bore, cylinder head, cylinder head
gasket). After the checking, measure compression pressure again.
 If some cylinder has low compression pressure, pour small amount of engine oil into the spark plug hole
of the cylinder to re-check it for compression.
- If the added engine oil improves the compression, piston rings may be worn out or damaged. Check pis- ton rings and replace if necessary.
- If the compression pressure remains at low level despite the addition of engine oil, valves may be mal- functioning. Check valves for damage. Repl ace valve or valve seat accordingly.
 If two adjacent cylinders have respectively low compression pressure and their compression remains low even after the addition of engine oil, cylinder head gaskets are leaking. In such a case, replace cyl-
inder head gaskets.
9. After inspection is completed, install removed parts.
10. Start the engine, and make sure that the engine runs smoothly.
11. Perform trouble diagnosis. If DTC appears, erase it. Refer to EC-89, "
Trouble Diagnosis Introduction".
ComponentINFOID:0000000001325738
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325739
REMOVAL
1. Remove camshaft. Refer to EM-83, "Component".
NOTE:
It is also possible to perform the following steps 2 and 3 just before removing camshaft.
2. Temporarily fit front suspension member to support engine. Refer to FSU-16, "
Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
1. Engine rear lower slinger 2. Cylinder head (left bank) 3. Cylinder head bolt
4. Cylinder head (right bank) 5. Cylinder head gasket (right bank) 6. Cylinder head gasket (left bank)
7. Oil level gauge guide
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EM-102
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CYLINDER HEAD
Temporary fitting means the status that engine is
adequately stable though the hoist is released
from hanging.
NOTE:
At the time of the start of this procedure front suspension member is removed, and cylinder head is
hanged by hoist with the engine slinger installed.
3. Release the hoist from hanging, then remove the engine slinger.
4. Remove the following parts:  Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly: Refer to EM-45, "
Component".
 Intake manifold: Refer to EM-24, "
Component".
 Exhaust manifold: Refer to EM-26, "
Component".
 Water inlet and thermostat assembly: Refer to CO-27, "
Component".
 Water outlet, water pipe and heater pipe: Refer to CO-29, "
Component".
5. Remove cylinder head bolts in reverse order as shown in the fig- ure with cylinder head bolt wrench (commercial service tool) and
power tool to remove cylinder heads (right and left banks).
6. Remove cylinder head gaskets.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Cylinder Head Bolt s Outer Diameter
 Cylinder head bolts are tightened by plastic zone tightening
method. Whenever the size difference between “d1” and “d2”
exceeds the limit, replace them with new one.
 If reduction of outer diameter appear s in a position other than “d2”,
use it as “d2” point.
Cylinder Head Distortion
NOTE:
When performing this inspection, cylinder block distortion should be also checking. Refer to EM-138, "
Inspec-
tion After Disassembly".
1. Using a scraper, wipe off oil, scale, gasket, seal ant and carbon deposits from surface of cylinder head.
CAUTION:
Do not allow gasket fragme nts to enter engine oil or engine coolant passages.
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Limit (“d1” – “d2”) : 0.11 mm (0.0043 in)
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EM-104
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CYLINDER HEAD
e. Turn all cylinder head bolts 90 degrees clockwise (angle tighten-
ing).
CAUTION:
Check the tightening angle by using the angle wrench
(SST). Avoid judgment by vi sual inspection without SST.
 Check tightening angle indicated on the angle wrench indica-
tor plate.
f. Turn all cylinder head bolts 90 degrees clockwise again (angle tightening).
4. After installing cylinder head, measure distance between front end faces of cylinder block and cylinder head (left and right
banks).
 If measured value is out of the standard, re-install cylinderhead.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
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, che ck 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 applic able 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.
PBIC0888E
Standard : 14.1 - 14.9 mm (0.555 - 0.587 in)
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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-114
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
2. Disconnect engine room harness connectors at unit sides TCM,
ECM and other.
3. Disengage intermediate fixing point. Pull out engine r oom harnesses to engine room side, and temporarily
secure them on engine.
CAUTION:
 When pulling out harnesses, take care not to damage harnesses and connectors.
 After temporarily securing, cover connectors with vi nyl or similar material to protect against for-
eign material adhesion.
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove A/T fluid cooler hoses and power steering oil pump oil cooler hoses.  Install plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid and power steering fluid.
2. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
Checking Exhaust System".
3. Disconnect steering lower joint at power steering gear assembly side, and release steering lower shaft. Refer to PS-12, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove tunnel stay. Refer to RSU-5, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
5. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-7, "
On-Vehicle Inspection".
 After disconnection, plug the openi ng on transmission assembly side.
6. Disengage A/T control rod at contro l device assembly side. Then, temporarily secure it on the transmis-
sion assembly, so that it does not sag. Refer to AT-205, "
Control Device Removal and Installation".
7. Remove rear plate from oil pan (upper). Then remove bolts fixing drive plate to torque converter. Refer to
EM-30, "
Component (2WD Models)" and AT-241, "Removal and Installation (2WD Models)".
8. Remove transmission joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Refer to AT-241,
"Removal and Installation (2WD Models)".
9. Remove front stabilizer. Refer to FSU-15, "
Removal and Installation".
10. Separate steering outer sockets from steering knuckle. Refer to PS-17, "
Removal and Installation".
11. Separate transverse links from suspension member and vehicle body. Refer to FSU-13, "
Removal and
Installation" .
Removal Work
1. Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equiv-
alently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support
bottom of suspension member and the transmission assembly.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or someth ing similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.
2. Remove rear engine mounting member bolts.
3. Remove front suspension member mounting nuts. Refer to FSU-5, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
4. Carefully lower jack, or raise lift to remove t he engine, the transmission assembly and front suspension
member. When performing work, observe the following caution:
CAUTION:
 Confirm there is no interference with the vehicle.
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EM-116
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
 When installing engine mounting bracket (RH and LH) on cylinder
block, tighten two upper bolts (show n as “A” in the figure) first.
Then tighten two lower bolts (shown as “B” in the figure).
 Make sure all engine mounting insulators are seated properly, then tighten mounting nuts.
 Tighten rear engine mounting member bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.
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, che ck 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 applic able 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.
PBIC2062E
PBIC3040E
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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ENGINE ASSEMBLYEM-119
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2. Disconnect engine room harness connectors at unit sides TCM,
ECM and other.
3. Disengage intermediate fixing point. Pull out engine room harnesses to engine room side, and temporarily secure them on engine.
CAUTION:
 When pulling out harnesses, take care no t to damage harnesses and connectors.
 After temporarily securing, cover connectors with vi nyl or similar material to protect against for-
eign material adhesion.
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove A/T fluid cooler hoses and pow er steering oil pump oil cooler hoses.
 Install plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid and power steering fluid.
2. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
Checking Exhaust System".
3. Disconnect steering lower joint at power steering gear assembly side, and release steering lower shaft.
Refer to PS-12, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove tunnel stay. Refer to RSU-5, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
5. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-7, "
On-Vehicle Inspection".
6. Remove front drive shaft (both side). Refer to FAX-13, "
On-Vehicle Inspection".
7. Disconnect harness connector from transmission assembly and transfer assembly.
8. Disengage A/T control rod at control device assembly side. Then, temporarily secure it on the transmis-
sion assembly, so that it does not sag. Refer to AT-205, "
Control Device Removal and Installation".
9. Remove rear plate from oil pan (upper). Then remove bolts fixing drive plate to torque converter. Refer to
EM-30, "
Component (2WD Models)" and AT-241, "Removal and Installation (2WD Models)".
10. Remove bolts fixing the transmission assembly to lower rear side of oil pan (upper). Refer to AT-241,
"Removal and Installation (2WD Models)".
11. Remove front stabilizer. Refer to FSU-15
.
12. Separate steering outer sockets from steering knuckle. Refer to PS-17, "
Removal and Installation".
13. Separate transverse links from suspension member and vehicle body. Refer to FSU-13, "
Removal and
Installation".
Removal Work
1. Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equiv-
alently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support
bottom of suspension member and transmission.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or someth ing similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.
2. Remove rear engine mounting member bolts.
3. Remove front suspension member mounting nuts. Refer to FSU-5, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
4. Carefully lower jack, or raise lift to remove the engi ne, transmission assembly, transfer, front final drive
assembly and front suspension member. When per forming work, observe the following caution:
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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.
PBIC3042E
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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