2001 INFINITI QX4 INSTALLATION

SLC935AA
4. Check regulator valve to oil pump body clearance.
Clearance:
6 : 0.040 - 0.097 mm (0.0016 - 0.0038 in)
If it exceeds the limit, replace oil pump body.
ALC094
OIL FILTERNBLC0009The oil filter is a small, full-flow cartridge type and is provided with
a relief valve.
IUse Tool specified in MA-18 for changing oil filter.
Oil Cooler
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNBLC0036
SLC332B
1. Drain engine oil and coolant.
IDo not spill coolant on the drive belt.
2. Remove oil cooler.
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ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Oil Pump (Cont'd)
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IInspect the oil cooler after removing it.
SLC333B
3. Installation is in reverse order of removal.
IWhen installing the oil cooler, align the oil cooler stopper
with the stopper of the oil cooler bracket.
INSPECTIONNBLC0037Oil CoolerNBLC0037S011. Check oil cooler for cracks.
2. Check oil cooler for clogging by blowing through coolant inlet.
If necessary, replace oil cooler assembly.
Oil Pressure Relief ValveNBLC0037S02Inspect oil pressure relief valve for movement, cracks and breaks
by pushing the ball. If replacement is necessary, remove valve by
prying it out with a suitable tool. Install a new valve in place by
tapping it.
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
OIL PRESSURENBLC0010
Engine speed
rpmApproximate discharge pressure
kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
Idle speed
2,000More than 98 (1.0, 14)
294 (3.0, 43)
REGULATOR VALVENBLC0011Unit: mm (in)
Regulator valve to oil pump cover clearance 0.040 - 0.097 (0.0016 - 0.0038)
OIL PUMPNBLC0012Unit: mm (in)
Body to outer rotor radial clearance 0.114 - 0.200 (0.0045 - 0.0079)
Inner rotor to outer rotor tip clearance Below 0.18 (0.0071)
Body to inner rotor axial clearance 0.030 - 0.070 (0.0012 - 0.0028)
Body to outer rotor axial clearance 0.050 - 0.110 (0.0020 - 0.0043)
Inner rotor to brazed portion of housing clearance 0.045 - 0.091 (0.0018 - 0.0036)
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Oil Cooler (Cont'd)
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SLC756A
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKSNBLC0016S04To check for leakage, apply pressure to the cooling system with a
tester.
Testing pressure:
157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm
2, 23 psi)
CAUTION:
Higher than the specified pressure may cause radiator
damage.
Water Pump
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNBLC0017CAUTION:
IWhen removing water pump assembly, be careful not to
get coolant on drive belt.
IWater pump cannot be disassembled and should be
replaced as a unit.
IAfter installing water pump, connect hose and clamp
securely, then check for leaks using radiator cap tester.
SLC326B
SLC327B
REMOVALNBLC00181. Remove under cover.
2. Remove suspension member stay.
3. Drain coolant from radiator.
4. Remove radiator shrouds.
5. Remove drive belts.
6. Remove cooling fan.
7. Remove water drain plug on water pump side of cylinder block.
8. Remove chain tensioner cover and water pump cover.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
System Check (Cont'd)
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SLC116B
12. Tighten M8 bolts by turning half turn alternately until they reach
timing chain rear case.
IIn order to prevent damages to water pump or timing chain rear
case, do not tighten one bolt continuously. Always turn each
bolt half turn each time.
13. Lift up water pump and remove it.
IWhen lifting up water pump, do not allow water pump gear to
hit timing chain.
SLC943A
INSPECTIONNBLC00191. Check for badly rusted or corroded body assembly.
2. Check for rough operation due to excessive end play.
SLC244B
INSTALLATIONNBLC00201. Apply engine oil and coolant to O-rings as shown in the figure.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Water Pump (Cont'd)
LC-14

Thermostat
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNBLC0021
SLC329B
SLC962AA
1. Remove under cover.
2. Remove suspension member stay.
3. Drain coolant from radiator.
4. Remove drive belts.
5. Remove water drain plug on water pump side of cylinder block.
6. Disconnect lower radiator hose.
7. Remove water inlet and thermostat assembly.
IDo not disassemble water inlet and thermostat. Replace
them as a unit, if necessary.
SLC948A
8. Install thermostat with jiggle valve facing upward.
IAfter installation, run engine for a few minutes, and check
for leaks.
IBe careful not to spill coolant over engine compartment.
Use a rag to absorb coolant.
9. Reinstall any removed parts in reverse order of removal.
SLC949A
INSPECTIONNBLC00221. Check valve seating condition at ordinary room temperatures.
It should seat tightly.
2. Check valve opening temperature and maximum valve lift.
Standard
Valve opening temperature 76.5ÉC (170ÉF)
Valve lift More than 8.6 mm/90ÉC
(0.339 in/194ÉF)
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Thermostat
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3. Then check if valve closes at 5ÉC (9ÉF) below valve opening
temperature.
Water Control Valve
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNBLC0032
SLC330B
1. Water outlet housing
2. Water control valve
3. Water outlet4. Water hose
5. Cylinder block water outlet
6. Thermal transmitter7. Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor
1. Release fuel pressure.
Refer to EC-39, ªFuel Pressure Releaseº.
2. Remove under cover.
3. Remove suspension member stay.
4. Drain coolant from radiator.
5. Remove engine cover.
6. Remove air duct with air cleaner assembly.
7. Disconnect wires, hoses, harness and so on.
8. Remove upper intake manifold corrector.
9. Remove intake manifold corrector support bolts.
10. Remove lower intake manifold corrector.
11. Disconnect injector harness connectors.
12. Remove injector tube.
13. Remove intake manifold.
14. Remove water outlet housing and water control valve.
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Thermostat (Cont'd)
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SLC334B
15. Install water control valve and water outlet housing.
a. Install gum ring to thermostat.
b. Point the arrow on the upper surface of the valve to the front
of the engine, and also be sure to install the protrusions and
the valve stopper so that they are aligned in a straight line.
16. Reinstall any removed parts in reverse order of removal.
IWhen installing intake manifold, injector tube and intake
manifold collectors, refer to EM-12, ªTIGHTENING PROCE-
DURESº.
IAfter installation, run engine for a few minutes, and check
for leaks.
IBe careful not to spill coolant over engine compartment.
Use a rag to absorb coolant.
SLC252B
INSPECTIONNBLC00331. Check valve seating condition at ordinary room temperatures.
It should seat tightly.
2. Check valve opening temperature and maximum valve lift.
Standard
Valve opening temperature 95ÉC (203ÉF)
Valve lift More than 8.0 mm/108ÉC
(0.315 in/226ÉF)
3. Then check if valve closes at 5ÉC (9ÉF) below valve opening
temperature.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Water Control Valve (Cont'd)
LC-18

Radiator
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION=NBLC00231. Remove under cover.
2. Remove suspension member stay.
3. Drain coolant from radiator.
4. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.
5. Remove upper and lower radiator shroud.
6. Remove A/T oil cooler hoses.
7. Disconnect reservoir tank hose.
8. Remove radiator mounting bracket.
9. Remove radiator.
10. After repairing or replacing radiator, install any part removed in reverse order of removal.
When filling radiator with coolant, refer to MA-14, ªChanging Engine Coolantº.
SLC331B
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Radiator
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