2004 INFINITI FX35 Timing chain

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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15. CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN
1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 16.
16. CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-196, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 17.
NG >> 1. Repair the timing chain installation.
2. GO TO 4.
17. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.

Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit. Refer to EC-966 .

Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit. Refer to EC-960 .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 18.
NG >> 1. Repair or replace.
2. GO TO 4.
18. CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of an incident, but
this is a rare case.)
2. Perform initialization of IVIS (NATS) system and registration of all IVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to
EC-717, "
IVIS (Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System — NATS)" .
>> GO TO 4. 12 ± 5° BTDC (in P or N position)
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EC-740
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel tank
5
5FL-10
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5EM-188
Vapor lock—
Valve deposit
5 555 55 5—
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gaso-
line, Low octane)—
Air Air duct
55555 5EM-172
Air cleanerEM-172
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator)
5555EM-172
Electric throttle control actuatorEM-174
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/GasketEM-174
Cranking Battery
111111
11SC-4
Generator circuitSC-23
Starter circuit 3SC-10
Signal plate 6EM-240
PNP switch 4AT- 11 2
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5EM-224
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64
EM-240
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Va l v e
mecha-
nismTiming chain
55555 55 5EM-196
CamshaftEM-208
Intake valve timing controlEM-196
Intake valve
3EM-196
Exhaust valve

DTC P0011, P0021 IVT CONTROL
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Component InspectionABS00C0L
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR
1. Disconnect intake valve timing control position sensor harness connector.
2. Loosen the fixing bolt of the sensor.
3. Remove the sensor.
4. Visually check the sensor for chipping.
5. Check resistance as shown below.
6. If NG, replace intake valve timing control position sensor.
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
1. Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.
2. Check resistance between intake valve timing control solenoid
valve terminals as follows.
Removal and InstallationABS00C0M
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR
Refer to EM-196, "TIMING CHAIN" .
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
Refer to EM-196, "TIMING CHAIN" .
SEF362Z
Terminal No. (Polarity) Resistance Ω [at 25°C (77°F)]
3 (+) - 1 (-)
Except 0 or ∞ 2 (+) - 1 (-)
3 (+) - 2 (-)
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Terminals Resistance
1 and 2 7.0 - 7.5Ω at 20°C (68°F)
1 or 2 and ground∞Ω
(Continuity should not exist)
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EC-1076
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DTC P1111, P1136 IVT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
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Component InspectionABS00C8I
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
1. Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.
2. Check resistance between intake valve timing control solenoid
valve terminals as follows.
Removal and InstallationABS00C8J
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
Refer to EM-196, "TIMING CHAIN" .
Terminals Resistance
1 and 2 7.0 - 7.5Ω at 20°C (68°F)
1 or 2 and ground∞Ω
(Continuity should not exist)
PBIB0193E

DTC P1140, P1145 IVT CONTROL POSITION SENSOR
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5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.

Harness connectors F102, M82

Harness for open or short between intake valve timing control position sensor and ground
>> Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.
6. CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
AND SHORT
1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
2. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 72 and intake valve timing control position sensor (bank
1) terminal 2 or ECM terminal 53 and intake valve timing control position sensor (bank 2) terminal 2.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
7. CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR
Refer to EC-1102, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Replace intake valve timing control position sensor.
8. CHECK CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (POS)
Refer to EC-964, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Replace crankshaft position sensor (POS).
9. CHECK CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (PHASE)
Refer to EC-970, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Replace camshaft position sensor (PHASE).
10. CHECK CAMSHAFT
Check accumulation of debris to the signal pick-up portion of the camshaft. Refer to EM-196, "
TIMING CHAIN"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 11.
NG >> Remove debris and clean the signal pick-up cutout of camshaft.
11 . CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to EC-784, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
>>INSPECTION END Continuity should exist.

EC-1102
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DTC P1140, P1145 IVT CONTROL POSITION SENSOR
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Component InspectionABS00C9E
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR
1. Disconnect intake valve timing control position sensor harness connector.
2. Loosen the fixing bolt of the sensor.
3. Remove the sensor.
4. Visually check the sensor for chipping.
5. Check resistance as shown below.
6. If NG, replace intake valve timing control position sensor.
Removal and InstallationABS00C9F
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR
Refer to EM-196, "TIMING CHAIN" .
SEF362Z
Terminal No. (Polarity) Resistance Ω [at 25°C (77°F)]
3 (+) - 1 (-)
Except 0 or ∞ 2 (+) - 1 (-)
3 (+) - 2 (-)
PBIB0194E

EM-2Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45 FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ........................ 45
Removal and Installation ........................................ 45
REMOVAL ........................................................... 46
INSTALLATION .................................................... 47
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 49
ROCKER COVER ..................................................... 51
Removal and Installation ........................................ 51
REMOVAL ........................................................... 51
INSTALLATION .................................................... 52
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE ................................. 54
Removal and Installation ........................................ 54
REMOVAL ........................................................... 54
INSTALLATION .................................................... 58
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 62
TIMING CHAIN .......................................................... 63
Removal and Installation ........................................ 63
REMOVAL ........................................................... 64
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 71
INSTALLATION .................................................... 71
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 80
CAMSHAFT ............................................................... 82
Removal and Installation ........................................ 82
REMOVAL ........................................................... 83
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 84
INSTALLATION .................................................... 87
Valve Clearance ...................................................... 89
INSPECTION ....................................................... 89
ADJUSTMENT .................................................... 92
OIL SEAL .................................................................. 94
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal ............. 94
REMOVAL ........................................................... 94
INSTALLATION .................................................... 94
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal ............. 95
REMOVAL ........................................................... 95
INSTALLATION .................................................... 96
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal .............. 96
REMOVAL ........................................................... 96
INSTALLATION .................................................... 96
CYLINDER HEAD ..................................................... 98
On-Vehicle Service ................................................. 98
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE ......... 98
Removal and Installation ........................................ 99
REMOVAL ........................................................... 99
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................100
INSTALLATION ..................................................101
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................102
DISASSEMBLY .................................................103
ASSEMBLY .......................................................103
Inspection After Disassembly ...............................104
VALVE DIMENSIONS ........................................104
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE ............................105
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT .......................105
VALVE SEAT CONTACT ...................................107
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT .........................107
VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS .......................108
VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE SPRING PRESSURE LOAD ..............................109
ENGINE ASSEMBLY ...............................................110
Removal and Installation .......................................110
2WD MODEL .....................................................110
REMOVAL .......................................................... 111
INSTALLATION ..................................................113
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............113
AWD MODEL .....................................................115
REMOVAL ..........................................................115
INSTALLATION ..................................................118
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............118
CYLINDER BLOCK .................................................120
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................120
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................121
ASSEMBLY ........................................................126
How to Select Piston and Bearing ........................131
DESCRIPTION ..................................................131
HOW TO SELECT PISTON ...............................131
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEAR-
ING .....................................................................132
HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING ..................133
Inspection After Disassembly ................................136
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY ................................136
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE .........136
PISTON TO PISTON PIN OIL CLEARANCE .....136
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE ...................137
PISTON RING END GAP ..................................137
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION .....138
CONNECTING ROD BEARING HOUSING
DIAMETER (BIG END) ......................................138
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE (SMALL END) .........................................138
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION ....................139
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER .140
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE ..140
CRANKSHAFT MAIN JOURNAL DIAMETER ...141
CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER ......142
CRANKSHAFT OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER .142
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT ..................................142
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE .................................................................142
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE ...................143
MAIN BEARING CRUSH HEIGHT ....................144
CONNECTING ROD BEARING CRUSH
HEIGHT .............................................................144
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT OUTER DIAMETER .144
CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER DIAMETER .144
DRIVE PLATE ....................................................145
OIL JET ..............................................................145
OIL JET RELIEF VALVE ....................................145
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ....146
Standard and Limit ................................................146
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ...........................146
DRIVE BELT ......................................................147
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR, INTAKE

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Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD ......... 147
SPARK PLUG ................................................... 147
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING ........ 148
CYLINDER HEAD ............................................. 150
CYLINDER BLOCK ........................................... 153
PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN ...... 154
CONNECTING ROD ......................................... 155
CRANKSHAFT .................................................. 156
MAIN BEARING ................................................ 157
CONNECTING ROD BEARING ........................ 158
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PRECAUTIONS ...................................................... 159
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect ...................................... 159
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................. 159
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant .................. 159
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping .......... 159
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ......... 159
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment ..................................................................... 159
Precautions for Assembly and Installation ........... 159
Parts Requiring Angle Tightening ......................... 160
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .............................. 160
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ...... 160
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE . 160
PREPARATION ....................................................... 162
Special Service Tools ........................................... 162
Commercial Service Tools .................................... 164
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 166
NVH Troubleshooting —Engine Noise ................. 166
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. ................................................... 167
ENGINE ROOM COVER ........................................ 168
Removal and Installation ...................................... 168
REMOVAL ......................................................... 168
INSTALLATION ................................................. 168
DRIVE BELTS ......................................................... 169
Checking Drive Belts ............................................ 169
Tension Adjustment .............................................. 169
Removal and Installation ...................................... 169
REMOVAL ......................................................... 169
INSTALLATION ................................................. 170
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner and Idler Pulley ........... 171
REMOVAL ......................................................... 171
INSTALLATION ................................................. 171
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................. 172
Removal and Installation ...................................... 172
REMOVAL ......................................................... 172
INSTALLATION ................................................. 172
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................. 173
REMOVAL ......................................................... 173
INSTALLATION ................................................. 173INTAKE MANIFOLD ...............................................174
Removal and Installation ......................................174
REMOVAL .........................................................174
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................176
INSTALLATION .................................................176
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............177
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATA-
LYST ........................................................................178
Removal and Installation ......................................178
REMOVAL .........................................................178
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................180
INSTALLATION .................................................180
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ...............................181
Removal and Installation ......................................181
REMOVAL .........................................................181
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................183
INSTALLATION .................................................183
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............183
IGNITION COIL .......................................................185
Removal and Installation ......................................185
REMOVAL .........................................................185
INSTALLATION .................................................185
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) ...........186
Removal and Installation ......................................186
REMOVAL .........................................................186
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................186
INSTALLATION .................................................187
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ......................188
Removal and Installation ......................................188
REMOVAL .........................................................188
INSTALLATION .................................................190
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............192
ROCKER COVER ...................................................193
Removal and Installation ......................................193
REMOVAL .........................................................193
INSTALLATION .................................................195
TIMING CHAIN ........................................................196
Removal and Installation ......................................196
REMOVAL .........................................................197
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................201
INSTALLATION .................................................201
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............207
CAMSHAFT ............................................................208
Removal and Installation ......................................208
REMOVAL .........................................................208
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................209
INSTALLATION .................................................212
Valve Clearance ...................................................214
INSPECTION ....................................................214
ADJUSTMENT ..................................................217
OIL SEAL ................................................................221
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal ...........221
REMOVAL .........................................................221
INSTALLATION .................................................221
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal ...........222
REMOVAL .........................................................222