engine INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory Service Manual

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OIL PAN (UPPER)
Removal and Installation
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REMOVAL
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain engine oil when engine is hot.
1. Remove oil filter. Refer to LU-9, "
Removal and Installation".
2. Remove oil cooler. Refer to LU-11, "
Exploded View".
3. Move A/C compressor to the position without the hindrance for work. Refer to HA-30, "
Exploded View".
4. Remove oil level gauge and oil level gauge guide.
5. Remove oil pressure switch and oil temperature sensor if necessary.
6. Remove rear plate cover.
7. Remove protector A and protector B. Refer to SCS-32, "
FRONT TUBE ASSEMBLY : Exploded View".
8. Remove front suspension rear cross member. Refer to TM-205, "
2WD : Exploded View" (2WD models) or
TM-208, "
4WD : Exploded View" (4WD models).
9. Remove steering gear assembly. Refer to ST-41, "
Exploded View".
10. Remove front final drive assembly. Refer to DLN-162, "
Exploded View".
11. Remove oil pan (lower). Refer to EM-54, "
Exploded View".
12. Remove oil strainer. Refer to EM-54, "
Exploded View".
13. Remove bolts fixing oil pan (upper) to transmission assembly.
14. Remove oil pan (upper) as per the following:
a. Loosen mounting bolts in the reverse order as shown in the fig- ure with power tool to remove.
NOTE:
Disregard No. 9, 16 when loosening.
b. Insert a suitable tool into the notch at oil pan (upper) (1) as shown.
 Pry off case by moving a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
15. Remove O-ring from bottom of cylinder block and oil pump.
16. Remove oil pressure switch and oil temperature sensor, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
1. Install oil pan (upper) as per the following:
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a. Use a scraper (A) to remove old liquid gasket from mating sur-
faces.
 Also remove the old liquid gasket from mating surface of cylin-der block.
 Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and threads.
CAUTION:
Never scratch or damage th e mating surfaces when clean-
ing off old liquid gasket.
b. Install new O-rings on the bottom of cylinder block and oil pump.
c. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube pre sser (commercial service tool) to the cylinder block
mating surfaces of oil pan (upper) to a limited portion as shown in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV silicone sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-22, "
Recommended Chemical Prod-
ucts and Sealants".
CAUTION:
Attaching must be done with in 5 minutes after coating.
d. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig- ure.
CAUTION:
Install avoiding misal ignment of O-rings.
NOTE:
Tighten mounting bolts No. 1 and 2 in two steps. The numerical
order No. 9 and 16 shown second steps.
 There are four types of mounting bolts. Refer to the following for locating bolts.
e. Tighten transmission joint bolts.
f. Install rear plate cover.
2. Install oil strainer.
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a. : 5.5 - 7.5 mm (0.217 - 0.295 in) b. : φ4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.157 - 0.197 in)
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Order number for tightening 17, 18 2 (16), 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10,
11, 14, 15 1(9), 4 12, 13
Bolt size M6 M8
Bolt length 45 mm (1.77 in) 25 mm (0.98 in) 30.0 mm (1.18 in) 120 mm (4.72 in)
Tightening torque 9.0 N· (0.92 kg-m, 80
in-lb) 22.0 N·m (2.2 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)
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OIL PAN (UPPER)
3. Install oil pan (lower). Refer to EM-55, "Removal and Installation".
4. Install in the reverse order of removal. NOTE:
At least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed, pour engine oil.
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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Clean oil strainer if any object is attached.
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY
1. Check the engine oil level and adjust engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "Inspection".
2. Start engine, and check there is no leakage of engine oil.
3. Stop engine and wait for 15 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level again. Refer to LU-9, "
Inspection".
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TIMING CHAIN
Removal and Installation
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REMOVAL
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-153, "Work Procedure".
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-8, "
Draining".
3. Remove fan shroud (lower). Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
4. Remove fan bracket. Refer to CO-16, "
Exploded View".
5. Remove drive belt auto-tensioner. Refer to EM-26, "
Exploded View".
6. Remove oil level gauge and oil level gauge guide. Refer to EM-57, "
Exploded View".
7. Move power steering oil pump to the posit ion without the hindrance for work. Refer to ST-48, "
Exploded
View".
8. Remove alternator, alternator bracket and alternator stay. Refer to CHG-25, "
Exploded View".
9. Move power steering reservoir tank to the position without the hindrance for work, and then remove Res- ervoir tank bracket. Refer to ST-54, "
Exploded View".
10. Remove camshaft position sensors.
CAUTION:
 Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.
 Never disassemble.
 Never allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part atsensor tip.
 Never place sensors in a lo cation where they are exposed
to magnetism.
11. Remove high pressure fuel pump and lifter. Refer to EM-43, "
Exploded View".
CAUTION:
After removing lifter, replace lifter with a new one.
12. Remove radiator hose (upper) and radiator hose (lower). Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
13. Remove water suction pipe. Refer to CO-20, "
Exploded View".
14. Remove valve timing control cover as per the following:
a. Disconnect valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.
10. Slack guide (bank 2) 11. Timing chain tensioner (bank 2) 12. Exhaust camshaft sprocket (bank 1)
13. Timing chain (bank 1) 14. Intake camshaft sprocket (bank 1) 15. Timing chain tensioner (bank 1)
16. Slack guide (bank 1) 17. Tension guide (bank 1) 18. Oil pump
19. Camshaft position sensor (bank 2) 20. O-ring 21. Seal ring
22. Valve timing control cover (bank 2) 23. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 2)24. Crankshaft pulley
25. Front oil seal 26. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 1)27. Valve timing control cover (bank 1)
28. Timing chain tensioner cover 29. Front cover 30. O-ring
31. Camshaft position sensor (bank 1) 32. Camshaft bracket 33. Oil filter (for valve timing control so-
lenoid valve)
34. Crankshaft sprocket 35. Oil pump drive spacer
A. Comply with the installation proce-
dure when tightening. Refer to
EM-
62, "Removal and Installation".
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
A : Keep free from magnetic materials
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 Secure the hexagonal portion (located in between journal No.1
and journal No. 2) of drive shaft (A) using a wrench (B) to
loosen mounting bolt.
NOTE:
The figure shows an example of bank 2.
CAUTION:
 Never loosen the mounting bolt by securing anyt hing other than the camshaft (drive shaft) hexago-
nal portion or with tensioning the timing chain.
 When holding the hexagonal part of camshaft (drive shaft) with a wrench, be careful not to allow the
wrench to cause interference with other parts.
 Never disassemble camshaft sprocket. [Never loosen bolts (B) as shown in the figure.]
35. Use scraper to remove all traces of old liquid gasket from front cover and opposite mating surfaces.  Remove old liquid gasket from bolt hole and thread.
INSTALLATION
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A: Intake
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A : Remove old liquid gasket that is stuck
B : Bolt hole
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1. Check that crankshaft key (1) and dowel pin (A) of each cam-
shaft are located as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Though camshaft does not stop at the position as shown in the
figure, for the placement of cam nose, it is generally accepted
camshaft is placed for the same direction of the figure.
2. Install camshaft sprockets (INT and EXH).  Install onto correct side by checking with identification mark(A) on surface.
Exhaust side: Secure the hexagonal portion of exhaust camshaft using a wrench to tighten mounting bolt. Refer toEM-74, "
Exploded View".
Intake side:
 Secure the hexagonal portion (located in between journal No.1and journal No. 2) of drive shaft (A) using a wrench (B) to
tighten mounting bolt. Refer to EM-74, "
Exploded View".
NOTE:
The figure shows an example of bank 2.
3. Install high pressure fuel pump camshaft.
4. Install timing chains as per the following:
a. Install crankshaft sprockets for both banks.  Install each crankshaft sprocket so that its flange side (thelarger diameter side without teeth) (A) faces in the direction
shown in the figure.
NOTE:
The same parts are used but facing directions are different.Camshaft dowel pin
: At cylinder head upper face side in each bank
Crankshaft key : Straight up
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1 : Crankshaft sprocket (bank 1 side)
2 : Crankshaft sprocket (bank 2 side)
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TIMING CHAIN
d. Being careful not to move seal ring from the installation groove,align dowel pins on front cover with dowel pin holes (C) to install
valve timing control covers.
e. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig- ure.
14. Install camshaft position sensor and valve timing c ontrol solenoid valve (RH and LH) to valve timing con-
trol cover, if removed.
 Be sure to tighten mounting bolts with flanges completely seated.
15. Install oil pan (upper). Refer to EM-57, "
Exploded View".
16. Install oil pan (lower) and oil strainer. Refer to EM-54, "
Exploded View".
17. Install water pump pulley. Refer to CO-18, "
Exploded View".
18. Install crankshaft pulley.  Fix the crankshaft as instructed in the removal procedure. Refer to EM-96, "
FRONT OIL SEAL :
Removal and Installation".
a. Install crankshaft pulley, taking care not to damage front oil seal.
b. Apply engine oil onto threaded parts of crankshaft pulley bolt and seating area.  Lightly tapping its center with plastic hammer, insert crankshaft pulley.
CAUTION:
Never tap crankshaft pulley on the side surface wh ere belt is installed (outer circumference).
c. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt.
d. Put a paint mark (A) on crankshaft pulley (1) aligning with angle mark (B) on crankshaft pulley bolt.
e. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt (clockwise).
 Check the tightening angle by referencing to the notches. Theangle between two notches is 90 degrees.
19. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from engine front) to confirm it turns smoothly.
20. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Timing Chain
A: Bank 2
B: Bank 1
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: 205 N·m (21 kg-m, 151 ft-lb)
Angle tightening: 90 degrees (c)
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Check for cracks and any excessive
wear at link plates and roller
links of timing chain. Replace timing chain if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY
Inspection for Leakage
The following are procedures for chec king fluid leakage, lubricant leakage. Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If any are less than the
required quantity, fill them to the specified level. Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
 Follow the procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch to the “ON” position (with engi ne stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping,
check for fuel leakage at 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.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in guide may generate a
pounding noise during and just after the engine start. However, this does not indicate a malfunction. The
noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
 Warm up engine thoroughly to check that there is no leak age of fuel, or any oil/fluids including engine oil and
engine coolant.
 Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
 After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill them to the specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. A: Crack
B: Wear
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Items Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Transmission /
transaxle fluid AT & CVT Models Leakage Level / Leakage Leakage
MT Models Level / Leakage Leakage Level / Leakage
Other oils and fluids* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
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CAMSHAFT
 Loosen mounting bolts (gold color) in the reverse order asshown in the figure.
CAUTION:
 Never loosen adjusting bolts and mounting bolts (black color).
 When removing VVEL ladder assembly, hold the drive
shaft from below so as not to drop it.
6. Remove exhaust camshaft.
7. Remove valve lifter, if necessary.  Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
INSTALLATION
1. Install valve lifter. Install it in the original position.
2. Install exhaust camshaft.  Distinction between exhaust camshaft is performed with the
identification mark.
3. Install VVEL ladder assembly as per the following:
A: Bank 2
B: Bank 1 : Engine front
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Bank Paint marks
Identification rib (E)
M1 (C) M2 (D)
Bank 1 (A) No Purple Yes
Bank 2 (B) No Purple No
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a. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser
(commercial service tool) to the VVEL ladder assembly as
shown in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV silicone seal ant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-22, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
b. Tighten mounting bolts in the following step, in numerical order as shown.
i. Tighten bolts in numerical order as shown.
ii. Tighten bolts in numerical order as shown.
iii. Tighten bolts in numerical order as shown.
4. Install camshaft sprockets and timing chains. Refer to EM-61, "
Exploded View".
5. Install VVEL actuator housing assembly. Refer to EM-36, "
Removal and Installation".
6. Inspect the valve clearance. Refer to EM-12, "
Inspection".
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. When New VVEL ladar assembly used. Adjust VVEL control shaft position sensor. Refer to EC-150,
"Work Procedure".
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EXHAUST CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
 Perform adjustment depending on selected head thickness of valve lifter (EXH).
A: Bank 1
B: Bank 2
c: φ3.4 - 4.4 mm (0.134 - 0.173 in)
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A: Bank 2
B: Bank 1
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: 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 1 ft-lb)
: 5.88 N·m (0.60 kg-m, 4 ft-lb)
: 10.4 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)
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