2004 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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Disassembly and AssemblyABS006IR
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service tool).
2. Remove adjus

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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

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7. Install valve collet.
Compress valve spring with valve spring compressor, attach-
ment and adapter (SST). Install valve collet

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VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE
Valve Stem Diameter
Measure diameter of valve stem with micrometer.
Valve Guide Inn

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3. Using valve guide reamer (commercial service tool), ream cylin-
der head valve guide hole.
4. Heat cylinder head to 110 to 130°

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VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT
When valve seat is removed, replace with oversized [0.5 mm (0.020 in)] valve seat.

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Grind to obtain the dimensions indicated in the figure.
6. Using compound, grind to adjust valve fitting. 
7. Check again for norma

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VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE SPRING PRESSURE LOAD
Check valve spring pressure at specified spring h