INFINITI QX56 2008 Factory Service Manual

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CAMSHAFT
NOTE:
The inner diameter of the camshaft bracket is manufactured together with the cylinder head. Replace the
whole cylinder head as an assembly.
Camshaft End Play
• Install dial gauge in the thrust direction on the front end of the cam-
shaft. Measure the end play when the camshaft is moved forward/
backward (in direction to axis).
• If measurement is out of the specified range, replace the camshaft and measure again.
• If measurement is still out of the specified range, replace the cylin-
der head.
• Measure the following parts if end play is outside the specified value.
- Dimension ″A″ for camshaft No. 1 journal
- Dimension ″B″ for cylinder head No. 1 journal
• If measurements are not within specification, replace the camshaft and/or cylinder head.
Camshaft Sprocket Runout
1. Install the camshaft in the cylinder head.
2. Install the camshaft sprocket to the camshaft.
3. Measure the camshaft sprocket runout.
• If measurement exceeds the specification, replace the cam-shaft sprocket.
Valve Lifter
Check if the surface of the valve lifter has any wear or cracks.
• If any damage is found, replace the valve lifter.
• Select the thickness of the head so that the valve clearance iswithin the standard when replacing. Refer to EM-18, "
Valve Clear-
ance".
Valve Lifter Clearance
Valve Lifter Diameter
Standard : 0.115 - 0.188 mm (0.0045 - 0.0074 in)
PBIC0042E
Standard : 30.500 - 30.548 mm (1.2008-1.2027 in)
Standard : 30.360 - 30.385 mm (1.1953-1.1963 in)
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Runout : Less than 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
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• Measure the diameter of the valve lifter.
Valve Lifter Hole Diameter• Measure the diameter of the valve lifter hole of the cylinder head,
using suitable tool.
Calculation of Valve Lifter Clearance
(Valve lifter clearance) = (valve lifter hole diameter) – (valve lifter
diameter)
• If the measurement is not within specification, referring to each specification of the valve lifter diameter and hole diameter, replace
either or both the valve lifter and cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the valve lifters if removed. • Install removed parts in their original locations.
2. Install the camshafts. use the table below for identification of the RH and LH, and intake and exhaust.
• Install so that the RH bank (B) dowel pins (A) and LH bank (C)dowel pins (A) at the front of the camshaft face are in the
direction shown.Standard : 33.977 - 33.987 mm (1.3377 - 1.3381 in)
JEM798G
Standard : 34.000 - 34.016 mm (1.3386 - 1.3392 in)
Standard : 0.013 - 0.039 mm (0.0005 - 0.0015 in)
PBIC0043E
Bank INT EXH
Identification
paint (front) Identification
paint (rear) Identification
rib
RH INT Pink
—Yes
EXH — OrangeYes
LH INT Pink
—No
EXH — OrangeNo
KBIA2523E
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CAMSHAFT
3. Install the RH bank (B) and LH bank (D) camshaft brackets (A).• Install by referring to the installation location mark (E) on theupper surface.
• Install so that the installation location mark (E) can be correctly read when viewed from the intake manifold side.
C: Intake side
• Install No. 1 camshaft bracket using the following procedure:
• A:11 mm (0.43 in)
• B: 2.0 - 3.0 mm (0.079 - 0.118 in) dia.
- Apply liquid gasket to No. 1 camshaft bracket (A) and (B) as shown.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-15, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
CAUTION:
• After installation, be sure to wipe off any excessive liq- uid gasket leaking from part (C) and (D) both on RH and
LH sides.
• Remove completely any excess of liquid gasket inside
bracket.
• a:2.6 - 3.6 mm (0.102 - 0.142 in) dia.
- Apply liquid gasket (C) to the back side of the LH (A) bank front cover and RH (B) bank front cover as shown.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-15, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
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- Position No. 1 camshaft bracket close to the mounting posi-
tion, and then install it to prevent from touching liquid gasket
applied to each surface.
- Temporarily tighten the RH (A) and LH (B) front cover bolts (4 for each bank) as shown.
4. Tighten the camshaft bracket bolts as follows: CAUTION:
After tightening the camshaft br acket bolts, be sure to wipe
off excessive liquid gasket from the parts listed below.
• Mating surface of rocker cover
• Mating surface of front cover
• A: RH bank
• B: Exhaust side
• C: LH bank
• D: Intake side
a. Tighten the RH (A) and LH (B) front cover bolts (4 for each bank) as shown to the specified torque.
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Camshaft bracket bolts
Step 1 (bolts 9 - 12) : 2.0 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
Step 2 (bolts 1 - 8) : 2.0 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
Step 3 (all bolts) : 5.9 N·m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb)
Step 4 (all bolts) : 10.4 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 92 in-lb)
WBIA0707E
Front cover bolts : 11.0 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)
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CAMSHAFT
5. Install the camshaft sprockets using the following procedure:• A: LH bank shown
a. Install the camshaft sprockets aligning them with the matching marks painted on the timing chain (B) and the camshaft sprock-
ets (C) before removal. Align the camshaft sprocket key groove
with the dowel pin on the camshaft front edge at the same time.
Then temporarily tighten camshaft sprocket bolts.
• Install the intake (VTC) (A) and exhaust (B) side camshaft
sprockets by selectively using the groove of the dowel pin
according to the bank for exhaust (B) side camshaft sprockets.
(Common part used for both banks.)
b. Lock the hexagonal part of the camshaft in the same way as for removal, and tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts.
c. Check again that the timing alignment mark on the timing chain and on each sprocket are aligned.
6. Install the chain tensioner using the following procedure: NOTE:
LH is shown.
a. Install the chain tensioner. • Compress the plunger and hold it using a stopper pin when
installing.
• Loosen the slack guide side timing chain by rotating the cam- shaft hexagonal part if mounting space is small.
b. Remove the stopper pin and release the plunger, and then apply tension to the timing chain.
c. Install the RH bank timing chain tensioner cover onto the front cover.
• Apply liquid gasket as shown.Use Genuine RTV Silicone Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-15, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
7. Check and adjust valve clearances. Refer to EM-18, "
Va l v e
Clearance".
8. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
Inspection after InstallationINFOID:0000000001538824
INSPECTION OF CAMSHAFT SPROCKET (INT) OIL GROOVE
CAUTION:
• Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011 is detected in self-diagnostic results of CONSULT III
and it is directed accordi ng to inspection procedure of EC section. Refer to EC-90, "
On Board Diag-
nosis Logic".
• Check when engine is cold so as to pr event burns from any splashing engine oil.
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Chain tensioner bolts : 6.9 N·m (0.70 kg-m, 61 in-lb)
Tensioner cover bolts : 9.0 N·m (0.92 kg-m, 80 in-lb)KBIA2479E
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1. Check engine oil level. Refer to
LU-8, "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-494, "
Fuel Pressure Check".
b. Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors if practical.
3. Remove IVT control solenoid valve.
4. Crank engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out from IVT control cover oil hole. End cranking after checking.
WARNING:
Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive be lts, idler pulley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:
• Engine oil may squirt from IVT control solenoid valve installation hole during cranking. Use a
shop cloth to prevent engine oil from splash ing on worker, engine components and vehicle.
• Do not allow engine oil to get on rubber components such as drive belts or engine mount insula- tors. Immediately wipe off any splashed engine oil.
5. Clean oil groove between oil strainer and IVT control solenoid valve if engine oil does not come out from IVT control valve cover oil hole. Refer to LU-7, "
Schematic".
6. Remove components between IVT control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT), and then check each oil groove for clogging.
• Clean oil groove if necessary.
7. After inspection, installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
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OIL SEAL
OIL SEAL
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil SealINFOID:0000000001538825
REMOVAL
1. Remove the camshaft relating to the valve oil seal to be removed. Refer to EM-53, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
2. Remove the valve lifters. Refer to EM-53, "
Components".
• Correctly identify the location where each part is removed from. Keep parts organized to avoid mixing
them up.
3. Turn the crankshaft until the cylinder requiring new oil seals is at TDC. This will prevent the valve from
dropping into the cylinder.
4. Remove the valve collet using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the valve lifter holes.
5. Remove the valve spring retainer and valve spring. CAUTION:
Do not remove the valve spring seat from the valve spring.
6. Remove the valve oil seal using Tool.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Install the valve oil seal using Tool.
• Apply new engine oil on the new valve oil seal joint and seal lip.
• Install the valve oil seal to the specified height "H".
Removal and Installation of Front Oil SealINFOID:0000000001538826
REMOVAL
1. Remove radiator. Refer to EM-24, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove drive plate cover. Tool number : KV10116200 (J-26336-A)
: KV10115900 (J-26336-20)
: KV10109220 ( — )
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Tool number : KV10107902 (J-38959)
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Tool number : KV10115600 (J-38958)
Height"H" (without valve spring installed)Intake and exhaust : 14.3 - 14.9 mm (0.563 - 0.587 in)
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3. Lock crankshaft using Tool (A).
4. Matchmark crankshaft pulley bolt flange and crankshaft pulley for installation.
5. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt from the crankshaft using
suitable tool.
6. Remove the front oil seal using suitable tool. CAUTION:
Do not damage front cover and oil pump drive spacer.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to both the oil seal lip and dust seal lip of the new front oil seal.
2. Install the front oil seal.
• Install the front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented asshown.Tool number : — (J-47245)
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OIL SEAL
• Press-fit until the height of the front oil seal is level with themounting surface using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
• Do not damage front timing chain case and crankshaft.
• Press-fit straight and avoid cau sing burrs or tilting of the
oil seal.
3. Apply engine oil onto the threaded parts of the crankshaft pulley bolt and seating area.
4. Align the matchmark on the crankshaft pulley bolt flange and the crankshaft pulley, install crankshaft pulley and tighten bolt to
specifications using Tool.
5. Remove Tool (A).
6. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil SealINFOID:0000000004975988
REMOVAL
1. Remove the transmission assembly. Refer to TM-214, "Removal and Installation (2WD)" or TM-216,
"Removal and Installation (4WD)".
2. Before removing the drive plate, put a match mark (A) on the crankshaft and drive plate for alignment during installation
3. Remove the drive plate.
PBIC2931E
Crankshaft pulley bolt torque
Step 1 : 93.1 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69 ft-lb)
Step 2 : additional 90 ° (angle tightening)
Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
KBIA2519E
LBIA0455E
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• Holding the crankshaft pulley bolt, lock the crankshaft to
remove the drive plate bolts.
• Remove drive plate bolts diagonally.
CAUTION:
• Do not damage the drive plate. Especially, avoid deform- ing and damaging the signal plate teeth (circumference
position).
• Keep magnetic materials away from signal plate.
• Place the drive plate with th e signal plate surface facing
upward.
4. Remove the rear oil seal using suitable tool. CAUTION:
Do not damage crankshaft or oil seal retainer surface.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to both the oil seal lip and dust seal lip of the new rear oil seal.
2. Install the rear oil seal.
• Install the rear oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented asshown.
• Press-fit the rear oil seal using suitable tool. CAUTION:
• Do not damage the crankshaft or cylinder block.
• Press-fit the oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or
tilting.
• Do not touch grease applied onto the oil seal lip.
• Do not damage or scratch the outer circumference of
the rear oil seal.
• Tap until flattened with the front edge of the oil seal retainer.
3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal. Refer to EM-82, "
Disassembly
and Assembly", TM-214, "Removal and Installation (2WD)", TM-216, "Removal and Installation (4WD)".
CAUTION:
• When replacing an engine or tr ansmission you must make sure the dowels are installed correctly
during re-assembly.
• Improper alignment caused by missing dowels m ay cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of driv-
etrain components.
KBIA2491E
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