2001 INFINITI QX4 timing chain

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
(J39386)
Valve oil seal drift
NT024
Installing valve oil seal
KV101151S0
(J38972)
Lifter stopper set
1 KV10115110
(J38972-1)
Camshaft pliers
2 KV10115120
(J38972-2)
Lifter stopper
NT041
Changing shims
EM03470000
(J8037)
Piston ring compressor
NT044
Installing piston assembly into cylinder bore
ST16610001
(J23907)
Pilot bushing puller
NT045
Removing crankshaft pilot bushing
KV101111 0 0
(J37228)
Seal cutter
NT046
Removing steel oil pan and rear timing chain case
WS39930000
(Ð)
Tube presser
NT052
Pressing the tube of liquid gasket
KV10112100
(BT8653-A)
Angle wrench
NT014
Tightening bolts for bearing cap, cylinder head, etc.
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PREPARATION
Special Service Tools (Cont'd)
EM-5

NVH Troubleshooting Ð Engine NoiseNBEM0005S01Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom.
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Location of
noiseType of
noiseOperating condition of engine
Source of
noiseCheck itemReference
page Before
warm-upAfter
warm-upWhen
startingWhen
idlingWhen
racingWhile
driving
To p o f
engine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
headTicking or
clickingC A ÐA BÐTappet
noiseValve clearance EM-54
Rattle C A Ð A B CCamshaft
bearing
noiseCamshaft journal clear-
ance
Camshaft runoutEM-42, 42
Crankshaft
pulley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil panSlap or
knockÐ A ÐB BÐPiston pin
noisePiston and piston pin
clearance
Connecting rod bush-
ing clearanceEM-63, 70
Slap or
rapA ÐÐBBAPiston slap
noisePiston-to-bore clear-
ance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsionEM-64, 64,
65, 66
Knock A B C B B BConnect-
ing rod
bearing
noiseConnecting rod bush-
ing clearance (Small
end)
Connecting rod bearing
clearance (Big end)EM-70, 69
Knock A B Ð A B CMain bear-
ing noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runoutEM-67, 67
Front of
engine
Timing
chain
coverTapping or
tickingA A ÐBBBTiming
chain and
chain ten-
sioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operationEM-29, 20
Front of
engineSqueaking
or fizzingA B ÐBÐCOther
drive belts
(Sticking
or slipping)Drive belts deflectionMA section
(ªChecking
Drive
Beltsº,
ªENGINE
MAINTE-
NANCEº) Creaking A BABABOther
drive belts
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing
operation
Squall
CreakA B ÐBABWater
pump
noiseWater pump operationLC section
(ªWater
Pump
Inspectionº,
ªENGINE
COOLING
SYSTEMº)
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related Ð: Not related
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting Ð Engine Noise
EM-9

ComponentsNBEM0011
JEM410G
1. Rear timing chain case
2. Left camshaft chain tensioner
3. Internal guide
4. Timing chain (Secondary)
5. Right camshaft chain tensioner
6. Timing chain tensioner
7. Slack guide
8. Timing chain (Primary)9. Crankshaft sprocket
10. Lower tension guide
11. Upper tension guide
12. Front timing chain case
13. Crankshaft pulley
14. Water pump cover
15. Chain tensioner cover
16. Exhaust camshaft sprocket17. CVTC cover
18. Intake camshaft sprocket
19. PHASE sensor
20. CVTC sensor
21. Variable induction air control valve
control solenoid valve
22. Swirl control valve control solenoid
valve
TIMING CHAIN
Components
EM-20

POSITION FOR APPLYING LIQUID GASKET=NBEM0011S01Refer to ªInstallationº in ªOIL PANº, EM-18.
IBefore installation, wipe off the protruding sealant.
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TIMING CHAIN
Components (Cont'd)
EM-21

SEM411G
TIMING CHAIN
Components (Cont'd)
EM-22

CAUTION:
IAfter removing timing chain, do not turn crankshaft and
camshaft separately, or valves will strike piston heads.
IWhen installing camshafts, chain tensioners, oil seals, or
other sliding parts, lubricate contacting surfaces with new
engine oil.
IApply new engine oil to bolt threads and seat surfaces
when installing camshaft sprockets and crankshaft pulley.
IBefore disconnecting fuel hose, release fuel pressure.
Refer to EC-39, ªFuel Pressure Releaseº.
IBe careful not to damage sensor edges.
IDo not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
RemovalNBEM00121. Release fuel pressure.
Refer to EC-39, ªFuel Pressure Releaseº.
2. Remove battery.
3. Remove radiator.
Refer to LC-19, ªREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONº.
4. Drain engine oil.
5. Remove drive belts and idler pulley with brackets.
6. Remove cooling fan with bracket.
7. Remove engine cover.
8. Remove air duct with air cleaner case, collector, blow-by hose,
vacuum hoses, fuel hoses, water hoses, wires, harnesses,
connectors and so on.
9. Remove the air compressor, and tie it down using rope or the
like to keep it from interfering.
10. Remove the power steering oil pump and reservoir tank. Tie
them down using rope or the like to keep them from interfer-
ing.
11. Remove alternator.
12. Remove the following.
IVacuum gallery
IWater bypass pipe
IBrackets
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TIMING CHAIN
Components (Cont'd)
EM-23

SEM421G
SEM422G
13. Remove camshaft position sensor (PHASE), CVTC sensors
and crankshaft position sensor (REF).
IAvoid impact such as dropping.
IDo not disassemble the components.
IDo not place them on areas where iron powder may adhere.
IKeep away from the objects susceptible to magnetism.
SEM412G
14. Remove upper intake manifold collector in reverse order of
installation. Refer to EM-12, ªUpper Intake Manifold Collectorº.
SEM413G
15. Remove intake manifold collector support bolts.
SEM414G
16. Remove lower intake manifold collector in reverse order of
installation. Refer to EM-13, ªLower Intake Manifold Collectorº.
TIMING CHAIN
Removal (Cont'd)
EM-24

SEM415G
17. Disconnect injector harness connectors.
18. Remove fuel tube assembly in reverse order of installation.
Refer to EM-12, ªFuel Tubeº.
SEM416G
19. Remove ignition coils.
20. Remove RH and LH rocker covers from cylinder head.
SEM417G
21. Set No. 1 piston at TDC on the compression stroke by rotat-
ing crankshaft.
IAlign pointer with TDC mark on crankshaft pulley.
SEM418G
ICheck that intake and exhaust cam nose on No. 1 cylinder are
installed as shown left.
If not, turn the crankshaft one revolution (360É) and align as
above.
SEM485G
22. Remove starter motor, and set ring gear stopper using the
mounting bolt hole.
IBe careful not to damage the signal plate teeth.
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TIMING CHAIN
Removal (Cont'd)
EM-25