2004 INFINITI FX35 Abs

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CYLINDER HEAD
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Disassembly and AssemblyABS006IR
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service tool).
2. Remove adjusting shim and valve lifter.

Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
3. Remove valve collet.

Compress valve spring with valve spring compressor, attach-
ment and adapter (SST). Remove valve collet with magnetic
hand.
CAUTION:
When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.
4. Remove valve spring retainer and valve spring.
CAUTION:
Do not remove valve spring seat from valve spring.
5. Push valve stem to combustion chamber side, and remove valve.

Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
1. Spark plug 2. Adjusting shim 3. Valve lifter
4. Valve collet 5. Valve spring retainer 6. Valve spring (with valve spring seat)
7. Valve oil seal 8. Valve guide 9. Valve seat
10. Valve (INT) 11. Valve (EXH) 12. Cylinder head (left bank)
13. Spark plug tube 14. Cylinder head (right bank)
PBIC2362E
PBIC2360E

CYLINDER HEAD
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6. Remove valve oil seal with valve oil seal puller (SST).
7. If valve seat must be replaced, refer to EM-233, "
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT" .
8. If valve guide must be replaced, refer to EM-231, "
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT" .
9. Remove spark plug tube, as necessary.

Using pair of pliers, pull spark plug tube out of cylinder head.
CAUTION:

Take care not to damage cylinder head.

Once removed, spark plug tube will be deformed and cannot be reused. Do not remove it unless
absolutely necessary.
ASSEMBLY
1. When valve guide is removed, install it. Refer to EM-231, "VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT" .
2. When valve seat is removed, install it. Refer to EM-233, "
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT" .
3. Install valve oil seal.

Install with valve oil seal drift (SST) to match dimension in the
figure.
4. Install valve.

Install in the original position.
NOTE:
Larger diameter valves are for intake side.
5. Install valve spring.

Install smaller pitch (valve spring seat side) to cylinder head
side.
6. Install valve spring retainer.
PBIC0072E
PBIC0073E
PBIC0074E

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CYLINDER HEAD
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7. Install valve collet.

Compress valve spring with valve spring compressor, attach-
ment and adapter (SST). Install valve collet with magnetic
hand.
CAUTION:
When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.

Tap stem edge lightly with plastic hammer after installation to
check its installed condition.
8. Install valve lifter and adjusting shim.

Install in the original position.
9. Install spark plug tube.

Press-fit spark plug tube following procedure below.
a. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to cylinder-head mounting
hole.
b. Apply liquid gasket to area within approximately 12 mm (0.47 in)
from edge of spark plug tube press-fit side.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent . Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
c. Using drift, press-fit spark plug tube so that its height “H” is as
specified in the figure.
CAUTION:

When press-fitting, take care not to deform spark plug tube.

After press-fitting, wipe off liquid gasket protruding onto cylinder-head upper face.
10. Install spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service tool).
Inspection After DisassemblyABS006IS
VALVE DIMENSIONS

Check dimensions of each valve. For dimensions, refer to .

If dimensions are out of the standard, replace valve.EM-270,
"Valve Dimensions" .
PBIC2360E
Standard press-fit height “H” :
: 38.4 - 39.4 mm (1.512 - 1.551 in)
KBIA1248E
SEM188A

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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ENGINE ASSEMBLYPFP:10001
Removal and InstallationABS006IT
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 exhaust system and engine coolant are cool enough.

If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, refer to the applicable sections.

Always use the support point specified for lifting.

Use either 2-point lift type or separate type lift as best you can. 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-42, "Garage Jack and
Safety Stand" .
REMOVAL
Outline
At first, remove engine, transmission assembly and front final drive with front suspension member downward.
Then separate engine from transmission.
Preparation
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-700, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
1. Engine mounting insulator (rear) 2. Engine rear member 3. Grommet
4. Collar 5. Plate 6. Engine mounting bracket (LH)
7. Engine mounting insulator (LH) 8. Engine mounting bracket (RH) 9. Engine mounting insulator (RH)
PBIC2364E

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CYLINDER BLOCK
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CYLINDER BLOCKPFP:11010
Disassembly and AssemblyABS006IU
1. Knock sensor sub harness 2. Knock sensor 3. Cylinder block
4. Cover 5. Main bearing 6. Top ring
7. Second ring 8. Oil ring 9. Crankshaft key
10. Piston 11. Connecting rod 12. Snap ring
PBIC2366E

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CYLINDER BLOCK
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How to Select Piston and Bearing ABS006IV
DESCRIPTION
*: For the service parts, the grade for fitting cannot be selected between piston pin and connecting rod. (Only “0” grade is available.) The
information at the shipment from the plant is described as a reference.

The identification grade stamped on each part is the grade for the dimension measured in new condition.
This grade cannot apply to reused parts.

For reused or repaired parts, measure the dimension accurately. Determine the grade by comparing the
measurement with the values of each selection table.

For details of the measurement method of each part, the reuse standards, and the selection method of the
selective fitting parts, refer to the text.
HOW TO SELECT PISTON
When New Cylinder Block Is Used:
Check the cylinder bore grade (“0”, “1” or “2”) on the rear upper side
between cylinder block banks, and select piston of the same grade.
NOTE:
Piston is available with piston pin as a set for the service part. (Only
“0” grade piston pin is available.)
When Cylinder Block Is Reused:
1. Measure the cylinder bore inner diameter. Refer to EM-260, "Cylinder Bore Inner Diameter" .
2. Determine the bore grade by comparing the measurement with the values the “Cylinder bore inner diame-
ter” of the “Piston Selection Table”. Select piston of the same grade.
Selection points Selection parts Selection items Selection methods
Between cylinder block to
crankshaftMain bearingMain bearing grade
(bearing thickness)Determined by match of cylin-
der block bearing housing
grade (inner diameter of hous-
ing) and crankshaft journal
grade (outer diameter of jour-
nal)
Between crankshaft to connect-
ing rodConnecting rod bearingConnecting rod bearing grade
(bearing thickness)Combining service grades for
connecting rod big end diame-
ter and crankshaft pin outer
diameter determine connecting
rod bearing selection.
Between cylinder block to pis-
tonPiston and piston pin assembly
(Piston is available together
with piston pin as assembly.)Piston grade
(piston skirt diameter)Piston grade = cylinder bore
grade (inner diameter of bore)
Between piston to connecting
rod*———
PBIC2371E
PBIC2372E

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CYLINDER BLOCK
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Inspection After DisassemblyABS006IW
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY

Measure the clearance between thrust bearings and crankshaft
arm when crankshaft is moved fully forward or backward with
dial indicator.

If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace thrust bearings,
and measure again. If it still exceeds the limit, replace crank-
shaft also.
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE

Measure side clearance between connecting rod and crankshaft
arm with feeler gauge.

If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod,
and measure again. If it still exceeds the limit, replace crank-
shaft also.
PISTON TO PISTON PIN OIL CLEARANCE
Piston Pin Hole Diameter
Measure the inner diameter of piston pin hole with inside microme-
ter.
Piston Pin Outer Diameter
Measure the outer diameter of piston pin with micrometer.
Piston to Piston Pin Oil Clearance
(Piston to piston pin oil clearance) = (Piston pin hole diameter) – (Piston pin outer diameter)

If clearance is out of the standard, replace piston and piston pin assembly.Standard : 0.10 - 0.25 mm (0.0039 - 0.0098 in)
Limit : 0.30 mm (0.0118 in)
PBIC2377E
Standard : 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 in)
Limit : 0.40 mm (0.0157 in)
PBIC0115E
Standard : 21.993 - 22.005 mm (0.8659 - 0.8663 in)
PBIC0116E
Standard : 21.989 - 22.001 mm (0.8657 - 0.8662 in)
PBIC0117E
Standard : 0.002 - 0.006 mm (0.0001 - 0.0002 in)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitABS006IX
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
DRIVE BELTS
INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Unit: mm (in) Cylinder arrangementV-8
Displacement cm
3 (cu in)4,494 (274.22)
Bore and stroke mm (in)93 x 82.7 (3.66 x 3.256)
Valve arrangementDOHC
Firing order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Number of piston ringsCompression 2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings5
Compression ratio10.5
Compression pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2 , psi)/300 rpmStandard 1,320 (13.5, 191)
Minimum 1,130 (11.5, 164)
Differential limit
between cylinders98 (1.0, 14)
Cylinder number
Va l v e t i m i n g
Unit: degree
abcde f
228240060048
SEM957C
PBIC0187E
Tension of drive belts Auto adjustment by auto tensioner
Items Limit
Surface distortionIntake manifold (upper) 0.1 (0.004)
Intake manifold (lower) 0.1 (0.004)
Exhaust manifold 0.3 (0.012)