check oil INFINITI QX56 2006 Factory Service Manual

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CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1. Warm up the engine thoroughly. Then stop the engine.
2. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-80, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is not used to release fuel pressure leave the fuel pump fuse disconnected until
step 7.
3. Remove the spark plug from each cylinder. Refer to EM-29, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Connect the engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT-II).
5. Install the compression tester with Tool into the spark plug hole.
6. With the accelerator pedal fully depressed, turn the ignition switch to “START” for cranking. When the gauge pointer stabi-
lizes, read the compression pressure and engine rpm. Perform
these steps to check each cylinder.
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2 , psi) /rpm
CAUTION:
Always use a fully charged battery to obtain specified engine speed.

If the engine speed is out of the specified range, check the battery liquid for proper gravity. Check the
engine speed again with normal battery gravity.

If the compression pressure is below the minimum value, check the valve clearances and parts associ-
ated with the combustion chamber (valve, valve seat, piston, piston ring, cylinder bore, cylinder head,
cylinder head gasket). After checking, measure the compression pressure again.

If some cylinders have low compression pressure, pour a 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, the piston rings may be worn out or damaged. Check
the piston rings and replace if necessary.
–If the compression pressure remains at a low level despite the addition of engine oil, the valves may be
malfunctioning. Check the valves for damage. Replace the 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, the gaskets may be leaking, or a valve in adjacent cylinders
may be damaged. Inspect and repair as required.
7. Install the components in the reverse order of removal.
8. Start the engine and confirm that it runs smoothly.
9. Perform trouble diagnosis. If DTC appears, erase it. Refer to LAN-26, "
CAN COMMUNICATION" .
Tool number : EG15050500 (J-45402)
Standard
MinimumDeference limit
between cylinders
1,520 (15.5, 220) / 200 1,324 (13.5, 192) / 200 98 (1.0, 14) / 200
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Cylinder Head Bolts Diameter

Cylinder head bolts are tightened by plastic zone tightening
method. Whenever the size difference between d1 and d2
exceeds the limit, replace the bolt with a new one.

If reduction of diameter appears in a position other than d2, use
it as d2 point.
INSTALLATION
1. Install a new cylinder head gasket.
2. Install the cylinder head. Follow the steps below to tighten the
bolts in the numerical order shown.
CAUTION:

If cylinder head bolts are re-used, check their diameters
before installation. Refer to EM-65, "
Cylinder Head Bolts
Diameter" .
a. Apply engine oil to threads and seating surface of the bolts.
b. Measure the tightening angle using Tool.
CAUTION:
Measure the tightening angle using Tool. Do not measure
visually.
3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal. Limit (d1 - d2) : 0.18 mm (0.0071 in)
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Step a : 98.1 N·m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb)
Step b :Loosen in the reverse order of tightening.
Step c : 44.1 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
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Tool number
: KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Step d : 60 ° clockwise
Step e : 60 ° clockwise
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3. Heat the cylinder head to 110° to 130 °C (230 ° to 266 °F) by
soaking it in heated oil.
4. Cool the valve seats well with dry ice. Force fit the valve seat into the cylinder head. CAUTION:

Avoid directly touching cold valve seats.

Cylinder head contains heat. When working, wear protective equipment to avoid getting burned.
5. Finish the seat to the specified dimensions using suitable tool. Refer to EM-108, "
Va l v e S e a t" .
CAUTION:
When using valve seat cutter, firmly grip the cutter handle
with both hands. Then, press on the contacting surface all
around the circumference to cut in a single drive. Improper
pressure on the cutter or cutting many different times may
result in stage valve seat.
6. Grind to obtain the dimensions indicated as shown.

Using compound, grind to adjust valve fitting.
7. Check again for normal contact. Refer to EM-71, "
VALVE SEAT CONTACT" .
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4. Remove the engine hood. Refer to BL-13, "Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly" .
5. Remove the cowl extension. Refer to EI-18, "
Removal and Installation" .
6. Remove the engine room cover using power tools.
7. Remove the air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Disconnect the vacuum hose between the vehicle and engine and set it aside.
9. Remove the radiator assembly and hoses. Refer to CO-14, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove the drive belts. Refer to EM-13, "
Removal and Installation" .
11. Remove the fan blade. Refer to CO-17, "
Removal and Installation (Crankshaft Driven Type)" .
12. Disconnect the engine room harness from the fuse box and set it aside.
13. Disconnect the ECM.
14. Disconnect the engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside.
15. Disconnect the engine harness grounds.
16. Disconnect the power steering reservoir tank from the engine and move it aside.
17. Disconnect the power steering oil pump from the engine. Move it aside and secure it using suitable wire or rope. Refer to PS-21, "
Removal and Installation" .
18. Remove the A/C compressor bolts and set the compressor aside. Refer to ATC-175, "
Removal and Instal-
lation for Compressor" (ATC).
19. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum line.
20. Disconnect the EVAP line.
21. Disconnect the fuel hose at the engine side connection. Refer to EM-31, "
Removal and Installation" .
22. Disconnect the heater hoses at the cowl, and install plugs to avoid leakage of engine coolant.
23. Remove the A/T oil level indicator and indicator tube upper bolts.
24. Remove the front final drive assembly (4WD only). Refer to FFD-12, "
Removal and Installation" .
25. Remove the exhaust manifolds. Refer to EM-21, "
Removal and Installation" .
26. Install the engine slingers into the left bank cylinder head and right bank cylinder head.
27. Remove the A/T. Refer to AT- 2 4 3 , "
Removal and Installation
(2WD)" or AT- 2 4 6 , "Removal and Installation (4WD)" .
28. Lift using a hoist and secure the engine in position.
29. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle, avoid interfer- ence with the vehicle body.
CAUTION:

Before and during lifting, always check if any harnesses
are left connected.
30. Remove the parts that may restrict installation of the engine to the engine stand.
NOTE:
This procedure is described assuming that you use an engine stand mounting to the surface to which the
transmission mounts.
a. Remove the drive plate.

Holding the crankshaft pulley bolt, lock the crankshaft to remove the drive plate bolts.
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Loosen the bolts diagonally.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the drive plate. Especially
avoid deforming and damaging of the signal plate teeth
(circumference position).

Place the drive plate with the signal plate surface fac-
ing other than downward.

Keep magnetic materials away from the signal plate.
CAUTION:
Use an 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 the stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to
reduce the potential risk of overturning the stand.
–Remove the fuel tube and fuel injector assembly. Refer to EM-31, "Removal and Installation" .
–Remove the intake manifold. Refer to EM-17, "Removal and Installation" .
–Remove the ignition coil. Refer to EM-28, "Removal and Installation" .
–Remove the rocker cover. Refer to EM-35, "Removal and Installation" .
–Other removable brackets.
CAUTION:
Before removing the hanging chains, make sure the engine stand is stable and there is no risk of
overturning.
31. Remove the alternator. Refer to SC-25, "
REMOVAL" .
32. Remove the engine mounting insulator and bracket using power tool.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

When replacing an engine or transmission you must make sure the dowels are installed correctly
during re-assembly.

Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of driv-
etrain components.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Before starting the engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If the levels are
lower than required quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-11, "
Fluids and Lubricants" .

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.

Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to the fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at the 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 leakage of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids includ-
ing engine oil and engine coolant.

Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down the engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to
specified level if necessary.

Summary of the inspection items:
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* Refer to GI-46, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Explained here is how to disassemble with engine stand supporting transmission surface. When using differ-
ent type of engine stand, some steps may be different.
1. Remove engine assembly and mount to engine stand. Refer to EM-74, "
Removal and Installation" .
CAUTION:
Before removing the hanging chains, make sure engine stand is stable and there is no risk of over-
turning.
2. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-8, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
3. Drain engine coolant by removing the cylinder block drain plugs “A”, “B ”, “C” and “D ” as shown.
4. Remove the following components and associated parts (the parts referred to in step 1 are not included here).

Oil pan (upper and lower) and oil strainer. Refer to EM-24, "Removal and Installation" .

Crankshaft pulley, front cover and timing chain. Refer to EM-37, "Removal and Installation" .

Camshaft. Refer to EM-46, "Removal and Installation" .

Cylinder head. Refer to EM-64, "Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove knock sensor and sub harness.
CAUTION:
Carefully handle sensor, avoiding shocks.
6. Check connecting rod side clearance. Refer to EM-94, "
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE" .
7. Remove piston and connecting rod assembly as follows.
a. Position the crankshaft pin corresponding to the connecting rod to be removed onto bottom dead center.
1. Knock sensor sub-harness 2. Knock sensor 3. Cylinder block
4. Main bearing upper 5. Top ring 6. Second ring
7. Oil ring 8. Crankshaft key 9. Piston
10. Connecting rod 11. Snap ring 12. Piston pin
13. Connecting rod bearing 14. Connecting rod bearing cap 15. Main bearing cap
16. Thrust bearing lower 17. Main bearing lower 18. Crankshaft
19. Pilot converter 20. Thrust bearing upper 21. Side bolt
22. Drive plate 23. Reinforcement plate 24. Rear oil seal retainer
25. Rear oil seal 26. Transmission 27. O-ring
28. Crankshaft position sensor (POS) 29. Gasket 30. Cylinder block heater
31. Connector cap
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4. Install pilot converter to the crankshaft using suitable tool.
5. Install crankshaft to the cylinder block.

While turning crankshaft by hand, make sure it turns
smoothly.
6. Install main bearing caps.

Align the identification number to the journal position to install.

Install it with the front mark (indicated by the arrow) facing the
front of engine.

Tap caps lightly to seat them in the installation position.
7. Follow the steps below to tighten each main bearing cap bolt.
a. Apply engine oil to threads and seating surfaces of bolts, and tighten all bolts temporarily.
b. Measure tightening angle using Tool. CAUTION:
Measure tightening angle using Tool. Do not measure visu-
ally.

Rotate crankshaft by hand after bolts are tightened. Check if it rotates smoothly.

Check crankshaft side clearance. Refer to EM-94, "CRANKSHAFT END PLAY" .
8. Install rear oil seal to rear oil seal retainer. CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch outer circumference of oil seal.
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Main bearing cap bolts
in order of 1 to 10 : 39.2 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft.-lb)
Main bearing cap sub
bolts in order of 11 to 20 : 29.4 N·m (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft-lb)
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Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Main bearing cap bolts in
order of 1 to 10 : 40
°
Main bearing cap sub
bolts in order of 11 to 20 : 30
°
Side bolts in order of 21 to
30 : 49 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft-lb)
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11. Install piston rings.
CAUTION:
Do not damage piston.

Position each ring with the gap as shown, referring to the pis-
ton front mark.

Install the second ring with the stamped surface facing
upward.
12. Install the connecting rod bearings to the connecting rod and connecting rod cap.

When installing the connecting rod bearings, apply engine oil
to the bearing surface (inside). Do not apply oil to the back
surface, but thoroughly clean it.

When installing, align the connecting rod bearing stopper pro-
trusion with the cutout of the connecting rod to install.

Check that the oil holes on the connecting rod and those on
the corresponding bearing are aligned.
13. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly to the crankshaft using Tool.

Position the crankshaft pin corresponding to the connecting
rod to be installed onto bottom dead center.

Apply engine oil sufficiently to the cylinder bore, piston, and
crankshaft pin.

Match the cylinder position with the cylinder No. on the con-
necting rod to install.

Install the piston with the front mark on the piston crown fac-
ing the front of the engine.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the crankshaft pin, resulting from an interference of the connecting
rod big end.
14. Install connecting rod cap.

Match the stamped cylinder number marks on the connecting
rod with those on the cylinder cap to install. Stamped mark Second ring : 2N
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PBIC0266E
Tool number : EM03470000 (J-8037)
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15. Tighten connecting rod bolts using Tool.

Apply engine oil to threads and seats of connecting rod bolts.

After tightening bolts, make sure the crankshaft rotates
smoothly.

Check connecting rod side clearance. Refer to EM-94, "CON-
NECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE" .
16. Install knock sensors. CAUTION:
If knock sensor is dropped, replace it with a new one.

Make sure that there is no foreign material on the cylinder
block mating surface and the back surface of knock sensor.

Install it with its connector facing the center of the cylinder
block side.

Do not tighten knock sensor bolts while holding connector.

Make sure knock sensor does not interfere with other parts.

Position the sub-harness as shown before installing intake
manifold.
17. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
18. Remove engine assembly from engine stand.
19. Install drive plate.

Align dowel pin of crankshaft rear end with pin holes of each
part to install. Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Connecting rod bolts
Step 1
: 19.6 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
Step 2 : 90° clockwise
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Piston and Piston Pin Clearance
(Piston pin clearance) = (Piston pin hole diameter) – (Piston pin
diameter)

If clearance exceeds specification, replace either or both the pis-
ton/piston pin assembly and the connecting rod assembly with
reference to the specification of each part.

Refer to the piston selection table to replace piston/piston pin
assembly. Refer to EM-87, "
HOW TO SELECT PISTON" .

Refer to the connecting rod bearing selection table to replace
connecting rod. Refer to EM-88, "
HOW TO SELECT CON-
NECTING ROD BEARING" .
NOTE:
The connecting rod small end grade and piston pin hole (piston
pin) grade are provided only for the parts installed at the plant.
For service parts, no grades can be selected (only 0 grade is
available).

Refer to EM-96, "CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE (SMALL END)" for the values for each grade at the plant.
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE

Measure side clearance of the piston ring and piston ring groove
using suitable tool.

If out of specification, replace piston and/or piston ring assembly.
PISTON RING END GAP

Check if the diameter of the cylinder bore is within specification.
Refer to EM-99, "
Piston to Cylinder Bore Clearance" .

Insert the piston ring into the middle of the cylinder using the pis-
ton, and measure the gap.Standard : 0.002 - 0.006 mm (0.0001 - 0.0002 in)
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Standard:
Top ring : 0.035 - 0.085 mm (0.0014 - 0.0033 in)
2nd ring : 0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 in)
Oil ring : 0.015 - 0.050 mm (0.0006 - 0.0020 in)
Limit: Top ring : 0.11 mm (0.0043 in)
2nd ring : 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
SEM024AA
Standard Top ring : 0.23 - 0.33 mm (0.0091 - 0.0130 in)
2nd ring : 0.25 - 0.40 mm (0.0098 - 0.0157 in)
Oil ring : 0.20 - 0.60 mm (0.0079 - 0.0236 in)
Limit: Top ring : 0.56 mm (0.0220 in)
2nd ring : 0.52 mm (0.0205 in)
Oil ring : 0.96 mm (0.0378 in)
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