gas type INFINITI M35 2006 Factory User Guide

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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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d. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser
[SST: WS39930000 ( — )] to the cylinder block mating sur-
face of oil pan (upper) to a limited portion as shown in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
CAUTION:
For bolt holes with marks (5 locations), apply liquid
gasket outside the holes.
Apply a bead of 4.5 to 5.5 mm (0.177 to 0.217 in) in diame-
ter to area “A”.
Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
e. Install oil pan (upper).
CAUTION:
Install avoiding misalignment of both oil pan gasket and O-rings.
Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig-
ure.
There are two types of mounting bolts. Refer to the following
for locating bolts.
f. Tighten transmission joint bolts. Refer to AT-271, "
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" .
3. Install oil strainer to oil pump.
4. Install oil pan (lower) as follows:
a. Use scraper to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
Also remove old liquid gasket from mating surface of oil pan
(upper).
Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and thread.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when clean-
ing off old liquid gasket.M8
25 mm (0.98in) :1,2,3,4,9
M8
50 mm (1.97in) : 8
M8
100 mm (3.97 in) : 5,6,7,10,11,12
PBIC2300E
PBIC0783E
SEM958F

FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE
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ii. Since front timing chain case is offset for difference of bolt holes,
tighten bolts temporarily with holding front timing chain case
from front and top as shown in the figure.
For bolt length and positions, refer to the step e.
iii. Same as the step ii, insert dowel pin with holding front timing
chain case from front and top completely.
e. Tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque in numerical order
as shown in the figure.
There are two type of mounting bolts. Refer to the following
for locating bolts.
f. After all bolts tightened, retighten them to the specified torque in
numerical order as shown in the figure.
6. Install two mounting bolts in front of oil pan (upper) in numerical
order as shown in figure.
7. Install oil pan (lower). Refer to EM-29, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
8. Install intake valve timing control covers as follows:
a. Install new seal rings in shaft grooves.
b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser
[SST: WS39930000 ( — )] to intake valve timing control cov-
ers as shown in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
PBIC1115E
M8 bolts : 1, 2
: 28.4 Nꞏm (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
M6 bolts : Except the above
: 12.7 Nꞏm (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
: 17.2 Nꞏm (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
KBIA1303E
PBIC1116E
SBIA0492E

EM-74
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TIMING CHAIN
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Apply liquid gasket on installation position of water pump and cylinder head very completely.
d. Align rear timing chain case and water pump assembly with dowel pins (right and left bank) on cylinder
block and install rear timing chain case.
Make sure O-rings stay in place during installation to cylinder block and cylinder head.
e. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig-
ure.
There are two type mounting bolts. Refer to the following for
locating bolts.
f. After all bolts are tightened, retighten them to the specified
torque in numerical order shown in the figure.
If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.Bolt length: Bolt position
20 mm (0.79 in) : 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
16 mm (0.63 in) : Except the above
: 12.7 Nꞏm (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
PBIC2680E
SEM735G

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TIMING CHAIN
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Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser
[SST: WS39930000 ( — )] to front timing chain case as
shown in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
14. Install front timing chain case as follows:
a. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser
[SST: WS39930000 ( — )] to front timing chain case back
side as shown in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
b. Install front timing chain case as to fit its dowel pin hole together dowel pin on rear timing chain case.
c. Tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque in numerical order
as shown in the figure.
There are two type of mounting bolts. Refer to the following
for locating bolts.
d. After all bolts are tightened, retighten them to the specified
torque in numerical order shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid gasket leaking on surface mating with oil pan (upper).
SEM744GA
PBIC2658E
M8 bolts : 1, 2
: 28.4 Nꞏm (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
M6 bolts : Except the above
: 12.7 Nꞏm (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
KBIA1303E

EM-124
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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Disassembly and AssemblyNBS004O1
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Explained here is how to disassemble with engine stand supporting transmission surface. When using differ-
ent type of engine stand, note with difference in steps and etc.
1. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. Refer to EM-29, "
Removal and Installation (2WD Models)"
or EM-36, "Removal and Installation (AWD Models)" .
2. Remove the parts that may restrict installation of engine to widely use engine stand.
NOTE:
The procedure is described assuming that you use a widely use engine stand holding the surface, to
which transmission is installed.
Remove drive plate with power tool. Fix crankshaft with a ring gear stopper [SST: KV1011770
(J44716)], and remove mounting bolts.
Loosen mounting bolts in diagonal order.
1. Cylinder block 2. Reinforcement plate 3. Drive plate
4. Rear oil seal retainer 5. Cover 6. Gasket
7. Knock sensor 8. Oil jet 9. Thrust bearing
10. Pilot converter 11. Main bearing 12. Crankshaft
13. Crankshaft key 14. Main bearing cap 15. Main bearing cap bolt
16. Main bearing beam 17. Baffle plate (2WD models) 18. Top ring
19. Second ring 20. Oil ring 21. Piston
22. Piston pin 23. Snap ring 24. Connecting rod
25. Connecting rod bearing 26. Connecting rod bearing cap 27. Connecting rod bolt
1. Cylinder block 2. Gasket 3. Water connector
4. Gasket 5. Cylinder block heater 6. Connector protector cap
PBIC2614E

EM-182
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INTAKE MANIFOLD
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Surface Distortion
Check the surface distortion of both the intake manifold (upper
and lower) mating surfaces with straightedge and feeler gauge.
If it exceeds the limit, replace intake manifolds (lower and/or
upper).
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Intake Manifold (Lower)
Tighten in numerical order as shown in the figure.
There are two types of mounting bolts. Refer to the following for
locating bolts.
Intake Manifold (Upper)
Tighten in numerical order as shown in the figure.
Electric Throttle Control Actuator
Install gasket with its directional protrusion set up/downward.
Tighten mounting bolts of electric throttle control actuator equally and diagonally in several steps.
After installation perform procedure in EM-182, "INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION" .
Water Hose
Insert hose by 27 to 32 mm (1.06 to 1.26 in) from connector end.
Vac u u m H ose
Refer to EC-833, "Vacuum Hose Drawing" .
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Perform the “Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning” when harness connector of electric throttle control
actuator is disconnected. Refer to EC-806, "
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" .
Perform the “Idle Air Volume Learning” and “Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning” when electric throt-
tle control actuator is replaced. Refer to EC-807, "
Idle Air Volume Learning" . Limit : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
PBIC0016E
: Engine front
M8 90 mm (3.54 in) : 7, 8
M8
35 mm (1.38 in) Except the above
PBIC3298E
: Engine front
PBIC3297E

OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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CAUTION:
Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when cleaning off old liquid gasket.
b. Install new O-rings to oil pump and front cover side.
c. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser [SST:
WS39930000 ( — )] to the cylinder block mating surfaces of
oil pan to a limited portion as shown in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEAL-
ANTS".
CAUTION:
Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
d. Install oil pan.
CAUTION:
Install avoiding misalignment of O-rings.
Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig-
ure.
NOTE:
Tighten mounting bolts No. 1 and 2 in two steps. The numeri-
cal order No. 11 and 17 shown second steps.
There are three types of mounting bolts. Refer to the following
for locating bolts.
e. Tighten transmission joint bolts. Refer to AT-271, "
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" .
f. Install rear plate cover.
3. Install oil pan drain plug with new drain plug washer.
Refer to the figure of components of former page for installation direction of drain plug washer. Refer to
EM-187, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
NOTE:
At least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed, pour engine oil.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check engine oil level and adjust engine oil. Refer to LU-26, "ENGINE OIL" .
2. Start engine, and check there is no leak of engine oil.
3. Stop engine and wait for 15 minutes.
4. Check engine oil level again. Refer to LU-26, "
ENGINE OIL" .
PBIC0195E
M6 30 mm. (1.18 in) : 18, 19
M8
100 mm (3.94 in) : 5, 9
M8
45 mm (1.77 in) : Except the abovePBIC0194E

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TIMING CHAIN
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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.
SBIA0373E
PBIC0062E
KBIA0354J
PBIC1681E

EM-250
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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Disassembly and AssemblyNBS004PN
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Explained here is how to disassemble with engine stand supporting transmission surface. When using differ-
ent type of engine stand, note with difference in steps and etc.
1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle, and separate front suspension member, transmission from
engine. Refer to EM-244, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the parts that may restrict installation of engine to widely use engine stand.
NOTE:
The procedure is described assuming that you use widely use engine holding the surface, to which trans-
mission is installed.
a. Remove drive plate.
Holding ring gear with ring gear stopper (SST).
Loosen mounting bolts diagonally order.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble drive plate.
Do not 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 manner that prevents it from
becoming magnetized.
b. Remove rear plate.
3. Lift engine with hoist to install it onto widely use engine stand.
CAUTION:
Use engine stand that has a load capacity [approximately 240kg (529 lb) or more] large enough for
supporting the engine weight.
If the load capacity of stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to reduce the
potential risk of overturning stand.
–Intake manifolds (upper and lower); Refer to EM-179, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
–Exhaust manifold and three way catalyst; Refer to EM-183, "EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY
CATALYST" .
13. Piston pin 14. Connecting rod bearing 15. Connecting rod bearing cap
16. Block heater protector 17. Connector cap 18. Cylinder block heater
19. Gasket 20. Main bearing cap 21. Thrust bearing
22. Main bearing 23. Rear plate 24. Crankshaft
25. Pilot convertor 26. Drive plate 27. Thrust bearing
28. Side bolt 29. Reinforcement plate 30. Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
31. O-ring 32. Rear oil seal 33. Rear oil seal retainer
PBIC1656E
PBIC2367E

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CYLINDER BLOCK
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19. If pilot converter must be removed, remove it from the rear end
of the crankshaft using pilot bushing puller (SST).
ASSEMBLY
1. Fully air-blow engine coolant and engine oil passages in cylinder block, cylinder bore and crankcase to
remove any foreign material.
CAUTION:
Use a goggles to protect your eye.
2. Install each plug to the cylinder block. (Only screwed-type plugs
are shown in the figure.)
Apply sealant to the thread of each plug “A” and “D”.
Use Genuine High Strength Locking Sealant or equiva-
lent. Refer to GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PROD-
UCTS AND SEALANTS".
Apply sealant to the thread of each plug “B” and “C”.
Use Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to GI-
48, "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEAL-
ANTS".
Replace copper washers with new ones.
Tighten each plug as specified below.
3. Install main bearings and thrust bearings as follows:
a. Remove dust, dirt and oil on the bearing mating surfaces 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 the 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.
PBIC0092E
PBIC1265E
Part Washer Tightening torque
A Yes 53.9 Nꞏm (5.5 kg-m, 40 ft-lb)
B No 19.6 Nꞏm (2.0 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
C Yes 62.7 Nꞏm (6.4 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)
D Yes 62.7 Nꞏm (6.4 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)
PBIC2368E