coolant INFINITI QX56 2008 Factory Owners Manual

EM-72
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CYLINDER HEAD
6. Install the valve springs.• Install the narrow pitch end (paint mark side) to the cylinderhead side.
7. Install the valve spring retainers.
8. Install the valve collet using Tools.
CAUTION:
When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.
9. Install the valve lifters. • Install the removed parts in their original locations.
• If installing new lifters, select the correct size lifter for proper valve clearance. Refer to EM-18, "
Va l v e
Clearance".
10. Install the spark plug tube if necessary, following the procedure below.
a. Remove any old liquid gasket adhering to the cylinder-head spark plug tube hole.
b. Apply liquid gasket to area within approximately 12 mm (0.47 in) from the edge of the spark plug tube
press-fit side.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to GI-15, "
Recommended Chemical Prod-
ucts and Sealants".
c. Press-fit the spark plug tube to the specified height “H” using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
• When press-fitting, take care not to deform the spark plugtube.
• After press-fitting, wipe off any liquid gasket protruding
onto the cylinder-head upper face.
11. Install the spark plugs.
Inspection After DisassemblyINFOID:0000000001538830
CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTION
1. Remove any oil, scale, gasket, sealant and carbon deposits from the cylinder head surface. CAUTION:
Do not allow any debris to en ter the oil or coolant passages.
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Tool number : KV10116200 (J-26336-A)
: KV10115900 (J-26336-20)
: KV10109220 ( — )
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Standard press-fit height “H” :38.4 - 39.4 mm (1.512 - 1.551 in)
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001538831
WARNING:
• Situate vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
• Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
• For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in PARTS
CATALOG.
CAUTION:
• Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
• Do not start working until exh aust system and engine coolant are cooled sufficiently.
• If items or work required are no t covered by the engine section, follow the applicable procedures.
• Always use the support poin t specified for lifting.
• Use either 2-point lift type or separate type lift. If board-on type is used for unavoidable reasons,
support at the rear axle jacking point with transmission jack or similar tool before starting work, in
preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.
• For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to GI-30, "
Garage Jack and
Safety Stand".
REMOVAL
Preparation
1. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant".
2. Partially drain the A/T fluid. Refer to TM-180, "
Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)".
3. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-494, "
Fuel Pressure Check".
1. Rear engine mounting insulator 4WD 2. Rear engine mounting insulator 2WD 3. LH engine mounting bracket
4. LH heat shield plate 5. LH engine mounting insulator 6. RH engine mounting bracket
7. RH heat shield plate 8. RH engine mounting insulator
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ENGINE ASSEMBLYEM-79
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4. Remove the engine hood. Refer to
DLK-224, "Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly".
5. Remove the cowl extension. Refer to EXT-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-25, "
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-15, "
Removal and Installation".
10. Remove the drive belts. Refer to EM-13, "
Removal and Installation".
11. Remove the fan blade. Refer to CO-18, "
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 t ank 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 ST-26, "
Removal and Installation".
18. Remove the A/C compressor bolts and set the compressor aside. Refer to HA-31, "
Removal and Installa-
tion 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-40, "
Removal and Installation".
22. Disconnect the heater hoses at the cowl, and in stall 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 DLN-212, "
Removal and Installation".
25. Remove the exhaust manifolds. Refer to EM-30, "
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 TM-214, "
Removal and Installation
(2WD)" or TM-216, "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 harnessesare 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.
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Engine slinger torque: 45.0 N·m (4.6 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
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EM-80
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
a. Before removing the drive plate, put a match mark (A) on thecrankshaft and drive plate for alignment during installation.
b. Remove the drive plate. • Holding the crankshaft pulley bolt, lock the crankshaft to remove the drive plate bolts.
• Loosen the bolts diagonally.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage the drive plate. Especiallyavoid deforming and damaging of the signal plate teeth
(circumference position).
• Place the drive plate with th e signal plate surface facing
other than downward.
• Keep magnetic materials away from the signal plate.
CAUTION:
Use an engine stand that has a load capacity [a pproximately 240kg (529 lb) or more] large enough
for supporting the engine weight.
• If the load capacity of the stand is not adeq uate, 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-40, "
Removal and Installation".
- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to EM-26, "
Removal and Installation".
- Remove the ignition coil. Refer to EM-37, "
Removal and Installation".
- Remove the rocker cover. Refer to EM-38, "
Removal and Installation".
- Other removable brackets.
CAUTION:
Before removing the hanging chains, make sure th e engine stand is stable and there is no risk of
overturning.
31. Remove the generator. Refer to CHG-22, "
Removal and Installation".
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 mu st make sure the dowels are installed correctly
during re-assembly.
• Improper alignment caused by mi ssing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of driv-
etrain components.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• 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-12, "
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.
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• 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 gas, or any oils/fluids including
engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to spec- ified level, if necessary.
• Summary of the inspection items:
*Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. Item
Before starting engine Engine runningAfter engine stopped
Engine coolant LevelLeakage Level
Engine oil LevelLeakage Level
Transmission/
transaxle fluid A/T and CVT Models
LeakageLevel/Leakage Leakage
M/T Models Level/Leakage LeakageLevel/Leakage
Other oils and fluids* LevelLeakage Level
Fuel LeakageLeakageLeakage
Exhaust gas —Leakage —
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ENGINE UNITEM-83
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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-78, "
Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Before removing the hanging chains, make sure engi ne stand is stable and there is no risk of over-
turning.
2. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "
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-33, "
Removal and Installation".
• Crankshaft pulley, front cover and timing chain. Refer to EM-45, "
Removal and Installation".
• Camshaft. Refer to EM-53, "
Removal and Installation".
• Cylinder head. Refer to EM-68, "
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-90, "
Inspection After Disassembly".
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.
b. Remove connecting rod cap.
16. Thrust bearing lower 17. Main bearing lower18. Crankshaft
19. Pilot converter 20. Thrust bearing upper21. Side bolt
22. Drive plate 23. Reinforcement plate24. Rear oil seal retainer
25. Rear oil seal 26. Transmission27. O-ring
28. Crankshaft position sensor (POS) 29. Gasket 30. Cylinder block heater
31. Connector cap
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EM-86
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ENGINE UNIT
ASSEMBLY
1. Fully air-blow the coolant and oil passages in the cylinder block, cylinder bore, and crankcase to removeany foreign material.
CAUTION:
Use goggles to protect your eyes.
2. Install each plug to the cylinder block (only screw-type plugs are shown).
• Apply liquid gasket. Use Genuine Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-15,
"Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
• Replace copper washers with new ones.
• Tighten each plug as specified below.
3. Install main bearings and thrust bearings.
a. Remove any dust, dirt, and oil on the bearing mating surfaces of the cylinder block and main bearing caps.
b. Install thrust bearings to both sides of the No. 3 journal housing on the cylinder block and main bearing caps
• Install thrust bearings with the oil groove facing the crankshaft
arm (outside).
• Install thrust bearings with a protrusion in the center on the
main bearing caps.
c. Install main bearings paying attention to the direction. • Install the one with oil holes onto the cylinder block and theone without oil holes onto the main bearing cap.
• Before installing bearings, apply engine oil to bearing surface
(inside). Do not apply oil to the back surface, but thoroughly
clean it.
• When installing, align the bearing stopper to the notch.
• Ensure the oil holes on the cylinder block and those on the
corresponding bearing are aligned.
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.
Part Washer Tightening torque
A Yes 53.9 N·m (5.5 kg-m, 40 ft-lb)
B No 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
C Yes 62.7 N·m (6.4 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)
D Yes 62.7 N·m (6.4 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)
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EM-94
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ENGINE UNIT
• Measure diameter of piston pin using suitable tool.
Connecting Rod Bushing Oil Clearance (Small End)
(Connecting rod small end oil clearance) = (Inside diameter of con-
necting rod small end) – (Piston pin diameter)
• If measured value exceeds the standard, replace the connectingrod assembly and/or piston and piston pin assembly.
• If replacing the piston and piston pin assembly, use the Table for
Selective Fitting for Piston to select the piston corresponding to the
applicable bore grade of the cylinder block to be used. Refer to
EM-101, "
How to Select Piston and Bearing".
Factory installed parts grading:
• Only grade 0 is available.
Unit: mm (in)
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION
• Remove any oil, scale, gasket, sealant and carbon deposits from the cylinder block surface.
CAUTION:
Do not allow any debris to en ter the oil or coolant passages.
• Measure block upper face for distortion in six directions as shown.
• If measurement exceeds the limit, replace cylinder block.
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INSIDE DIAMETER
Standard : 21.989 - 21.995 mm (0.8657 - 0.8659 in)
PBIC0117E
Standard : 0.005 - 0.017 mm (0.0002 - 0.0007 in)
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Grade 0
Connecting rod bushing inside diameter 22.000 - 22.006
(0.8661 - 0.8664)
Piston pin diameter 21.989 - 21.995
(0.8657 - 0.8659)
Piston pin hole diameter 21.993 - 21.999
(0.8659 - 0.8661)
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Standard : 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
Limit : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
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PRECAUTIONSEX-3
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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the
″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of al l control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Liquid GasketINFOID:0000000001538868
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING
• After removing the bolts and nuts, separate the mating surface and
remove the old liquid gasket sealing using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the mating surfaces.
• Tap the seal cutter to insert it (1).
• In areas where the Tool is difficult to use, lightly tap to slide it (2).
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Remove the old liquid gasket adhering to the gasket application surface and the mating surface using suitable tool.
• Remove the liquid gasket completely from the groove of the
liquid gasket application surface, bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces and remove adhering moisture, grease and foreign material.
3. Attach the liquid gasket tube to the Tool. Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-15, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
4. Apply the liquid gasket without breaks to the specified location with the specified dimensions.
• If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply theliquid gasket to the groove.
• As for the bolt holes, normally apply the liquid gasket inside
the holes. If specified in the procedure, it should also be
applied outside the holes.
• Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mat-
ing component.
• If the liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
• Do not retighten after the installation.
• Wait 30 minutes or more after installation before refilling the engine with engine oil and engine coolant.
CAUTION:
If there are specific instructions in this manual, observe them.
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
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Tool number : WS39930000 ( — )
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EXL-110
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ADJUSTMENT AND INSPECTION
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
ADJUSTMENT AND INSPECTION
HEADLAMP
HEADLAMP : Aiming AdjustmentINFOID:0000000001547282
NOTE:
• For details, refer to the regulations in your area.
• If vehicle front body has been repaired and /or the headlamp assembly has been replaced, check headlamp
aiming.
HEADLAMP AIMING
NOTE:
• Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following:
- Ensure all tires are inflated to correct pressure.
- Place vehicle and screen on level surface.
- Ensure there is no load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position).
Coolant and engine oil filled to correct level, and fuel tank full.
- Confirm spare tire, jack and tools are properly stowed.
- Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
- Use adjusting screw to perform aiming adjustment
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