2004 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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12. Use a seal cutter (SST) to cut away liquid gasket and remove
rear oil seal retainer.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage mounti

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b. Heat piston to 60 to 70°C (140 to 158°F) with industrial use drier
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c. Push out pisto

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ASSEMBLY
1. Fully air-blow engine coolant and engine oil passages in cylinder block, cylinder bore and crankcase to
remove any for

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5. Install main bearings and thrust bearings.
a. Remove dust, dirt, and engine oil on the bearing mating

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c. Turn all bolts another “90” degrees clockwise (Angle tightening).
CAUTION:
Use an angle wrench [SST: KV10112100 (BT8653-A)]

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14. Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connect-
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19. Install rear oil seal retainer to cylinder block.
Apply new engine oil to the oil and dust seal lips.
Apply liquid gasket to

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22. Install knock sensor.
Install knock sensor so that connector faces front of engine.
After installi