coolant INFINITI M35 2006 Factory Service Manual

PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Liquid GasketNBS004PR
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to the liquid gasket application surface and the mating surface.
Remove liquid gasket completely from the liquid gasket application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt
holes.
2. Wipe the liquid gasket application surface and the mating surface with white gasoline (lighting and heating
use) to remove adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.
3. Apply liquid gasket to the liquid gasket application surface.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL
PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS" .
Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mating component.
If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
Do not retighten mounting bolts or nuts after the installation.
After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill engine oil and engine coolant.

ENGINE OIL
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check the engine oil level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
1. Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
2. Insert oil level gauge and make sure the engine oil level is within
the range shown in the figure.
3. If it is out of range, adjust it.
NOTE:
When checking the engine oil level, insert oil level gauge with its
tip aligned with oil level gauge guide on cylinder head. (In figure,
air cleaner case and air duct are removed.)
ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE
Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination.
If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant.
Repair or replace damaged parts.
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
Check for engine oil leakage around the following areas:
Oil pans (lower and upper)
Oil pan drain plug
Oil pressure switch
Oil filter
Oil filter bracket (AWD models)
Oil cooler
Water pump cover
Chain tensioner cover
Intake valve timing control cover and intake valve timing control solenoid valve
Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
Mating surface between front timing chain case and rear timing chain case
Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder head
Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder block
Mating surface between rear timing chain case and oil pan (upper)
Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
PBIC0249E
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OIL COOLER
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Removal and InstallationNBS004Q2
REMOVAL
WAR NING :
Be careful not to get burn yourself, as engine oil and engine coolant may be hot.
NOTE:
When removing oil cooler only, step 2 is unnecessary.
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator and cylinder block. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" and
EM-124, "
DISASSEMBLY" .
NOTE:
Perform this step when removing water pipes.
3. Disconnect water hoses from oil cooler.
When removing oil cooler only, pinching water hoses near oil cooler to prevent engine coolant from
spilling out.
Remaining engine coolant in piping will come out. Use a tray to collect it.
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
4. Using oil filter wrench [SST: KV10115801 (J38956)], remove oil filter. Refer to LU-10, "
OIL FILTER" .
CAUTION:
Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
5. Remove connector bolt, and remove oil cooler.
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1. Oil filter 2. Connector bolt 3. Oil cooler
4. O-ring 5. Relief valve 6. Oil filter bracket
7. Water hose 8. Water hose 9. Water pipe
10. Water hose

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OIL COOLER
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CAUTION:
Do not spill engine oil to rubber parts such as drive belts and engine mounting insulator.
6. Remove water pipes, as necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Oil Cooler
Check oil cooler for cracks. Check oil cooler for clogging by blowing through engine coolant inlet. If necessary,
replace oil cooler.
Relief Valve
Check relief valve with the following procedure.
Press steel ball of relief valve using a clean plastic stick. Make sure that valve moves smoothly and proper
spring repulsion is felt.
Replace relief valve, if necessary, with the following procedure.
–Remove the relief valve by prying using a screwdriver.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mounting hole.
–Press in the relief valve until it reaches a depth of 7 mm (0.28 in) from end surface of oil pan (upper) using
approximately 10 mm (0.39 in) diameter drift.
CAUTION:
Carefully press in the relief valve by aligning its mounting hole side with the axle center so as not
to cause deformation.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Make sure that no foreign objects are adhering to the installation planes of oil cooler, oil pan (upper) (2WD
models) or oil cooler bracket (AWD models).
2WD Models
Align cutout on oil cooler with protrusion on oil pan (upper) side, and
tighten connector bolt.
AW D M od e ls
Align cutout on oil cooler with protrusion on oil cooler bracket side, and tighten connector bolt.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the engine oil level and the engine coolant level and add engine oil and engine coolant. Refer to
LU-7, "
ENGINE OIL" and Refer to CO-11, "ENGINE COOLANT" .
2. Start the engine, and check there is no leaks of engine oil or engine coolant.
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1 : Connector bolt
A : Cut out
B: AWD
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OIL COOLER
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3. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and the engine coolant level again. Refer to LU-7, "
ENGINE OIL" and Refer to
CO-11, "
ENGINE COOLANT" .

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PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Liquid GasketNBS004Q7
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to the liquid gasket application surface and the mating surface.
Remove liquid gasket completely from the liquid gasket application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt
holes.
2. Wipe the liquid gasket application surface and the mating surface with white gasoline (lighting and heating
use) to remove adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.
3. Attach liquid gasket tube to tube presser [SST: WS39930000
(—)].
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mat-
ing component.
If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
Do not retighten mounting bolts or nuts after the installation.
After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill
engine oil and engine coolant.EMA0622D

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ENGINE OIL
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InspectionNBS004QC
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check the engine oil level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 15 minutes before checking.
1. Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
2. Insert oil level gauge and make sure the engine oil level is within
the range shown in the figure.
3. If it is out of range, adjust it.
ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE
Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination.
If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant.
Repair or replace damaged parts.
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
Check for oil leakage around the following area.
Oil pan
Oil pan drain plug
Oil pressure switch
Oil filter
Intake valve timing control cover
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
Front cover
Chain tensioner cover
Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
Crankshaft oil seals (front and rear)
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
WAR NING :
Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
Oil pressure check should be done in “Parking position”.
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-26, "
ENGINE OIL LEVEL" .
2. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
3. Disconnect harness connector at oil pressure switch, and
remove oil pressure switch using deep socket (commercial ser-
vice tool).
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock oil pressure switch.
PBIC0801E
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MA-1
MAINTENANCE
L MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ....................................... 4
Explanation of General Maintenance ....................... 4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ....................................... 7
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance ....................... 7
Schedule 1 ............................................................... 8
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE .................................................................. 8
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ............... 9
Schedule 2 ............................................................. 10
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ................................................................ 10
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE .............. 11
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ...... 12
Fluids and Lubricants ............................................. 12
SAE Viscosity Number ........................................... 13
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL .................................... 13
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio ......................... 13
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE) ......... 14
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 14
Drive Belts Tension Adjustment ............................. 14
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT ........................................................ 15
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT ................................. 15
Changing Engine Coolant ...................................... 15
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 15
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ........................ 16
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 17
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................ ... 18
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 18
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE ..................................... 18
Changing Engine Oil .............................................. 18
Changing Oil Filter ................................................. 19
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................... 19
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............... 20
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ..... 20
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 20INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines .................................. 21
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE) ......... 22
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 22
Tension Adjustment .............................................
... 22
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 22
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 22
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 23
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 24
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................ ... 25
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 25
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE ..................................... 25
Changing Engine Oil ............................................
... 25
Changing Oil Filter .................................................. 26
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 26
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 27
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ...... 27
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 27
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................... 28
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines .................................. 28
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................... 29
Checking Exhaust System ...................................... 29
Checking A/T Fluid ................................................. 29
Changing A/T Fluid ................................................. 31
Checking Transfer Fluid ......................................... 31
Changing Transfer Fluid ......................................... 32
Checking Propeller Shaft ........................................ 32
Checking Differential Gear Oil ................................ 32
Changing Differential Gear Oil ................................ 33
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type) ............. 33
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 33
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ..................... 33
Tire Rotation ........................................................... 35
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks .................. 35
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ......................... 35
Changing Brake Fluid ............................................. 35
Checking Disc Brake .............................................. 36

MA-2Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45 ROTOR ................................................................ 36
CALIPER ............................................................. 36
PAD ..................................................................... 36
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage ..................... 36
STEERING GEAR ............................................... 36
STEERING LINKAGE .......................................... 36
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines .............. 37
Axle and Suspension Parts ..................................... 37
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 38
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latch ............ 38
Checking Seat Belt, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors
and Adjusters .......................................................... 39
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 40
Standard and Limit .................................................. 40
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VQ35DE) ... 40
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VK45DE) ... 40
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-MATE) (VQ35DE) ................................................ 40
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) (VK45DE) ................................................. 40
RADIATOR ........................................................... 40
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
(VQ35DE) ............................................................ 40
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
(VK45DE) ............................................................. 41
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
(VQ35DE) ............................................................ 41
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
(VK45DE) ............................................................. 41
WHEEL BALANCE .............................................. 41

MA-6
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically (e.g. each time you check the engine oil or refuel). Parking brakeCheck that the pedal has the proper travel and make sure that the vehicle is
held securely on a fairly steep hill when only the parking brake is applied.PB-2
Automatic transmis-
sion "Park" mecha-
nismCheck that the lock release button on the selector lever operates properly and
smoothly. On a fairly steep hill check that the vehicle is held securely with the
selector lever in the P (Park) position without applying any brakes.— ItemReference page
ItemReference page
Windshield washer
fluidCheck that there is adequate fluid in the tank. —
Engine coolant levelCheck the coolant level when the engine is cold.MA-15
, MA-22
Radiator and hosesCheck the front of the radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves, etc., that
may have accumulated. Make sure the hoses have no cracks, deformation,
deterioration or loose connections.—
Brake fluid levelMake sure that the brake fluid level is between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on
the reservoir.MA-35

BatteryCheck the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines. Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions
require frequent checks of the battery fluid level.SC-5, "
CHECKING
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL"
Engine drive beltsMake sure that no belt is frayed, worn, cracked or oily.MA-14, MA-22
Engine oil levelCheck the level on the oil level gauge after parking the vehicle on a level spot
and turning off the engine.MA-18, MA-25
Power steering fluid
level and linesCheck the level on the dipstick with the engine off. Check the lines for improper
attachment, leaks, cracks, etc.MA-37
Exhaust systemMake sure there are no loose supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immediately
locate the trouble and correct it.MA-29
UnderbodyThe underbody is frequently exposed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very important to remove these sub-
stances, otherwise rust will form on the floor pan, frame, fuel lines and around
the exhaust system. At the end of winter, the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to clean those areas where mud and dirt
can easily accumulate.—
Fluid leaksCheck under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle
has been parked for a while. Water dripping from the air conditioner after use is
normal. If you should notice any leaks or gasoline fumes are evident, check for
the cause and correct it immediately.—