2004 INFINITI FX35 starter

EC-968
[VK45DE]
DTC P0340 CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR (PHASE)
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Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
Pulse signal is measured by CONSULT-II.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
: Average voltage for pulse signal (Actual pulse signal can be confirmed by oscilloscope.)
Diagnostic ProcedureABS00C5A
1. CHECK STARTING SYSTEM
Turn ignition switch to START position.
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> GO TO 2.
No >> Check starting system. (Refer toSC-10, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .)
2. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body.
Refer to EC-791, "
Ground Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace ground connections.
TER-
MINAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
14 WCamshaft position sensor
(PHASE)[Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Idle speed
NOTE:
The pulse cycle changes depending on rpm at
idle1.0 - 4.0V
[Engine is running]

Engine speed is 2,000 rpm1.0 - 4.0V
PBIB1039E
PBIB1040E
Does the engine turn over?
Does the starter motor operate?
PBIB2195E

EC-1214
[VK45DE]
DTC P1706 PNP SWITCH
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
Diagnostic ProcedureABS00CD0
1. CHECK DTC WITH TCM
Refer to AT- 3 8 , "
OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair or replace.
2. CHECK STARTING SYSTEM
Turn ignition switch OFF, then turn it to START.
Does starter motor operate?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> GO TO 3.
No >> Refer to SC-10, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
3. CHECK PNP SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT-I
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector.
3. Disconnect “unified meter and A/C amp.” harness connector.
4. Check harness continuity between A/T assembly terminal 9 and “unified meter and A/C amp.” terminal 32.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> GO TO 4.
4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.

Harness connectors F102, M82

Harness for open or short between A/T assembly and “unified meter and A/C amp.”
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
TER-
MINAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
102 LG/B PNP switch[Ignition switch: ON]

Shift lever: P or NApproximately 0V
[Ignition switch: ON]

Except above positionBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
Continuity should exist.

OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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CAUTION:
Perform when engine is cold.
7. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
8. Remove air hose from air duct to mass air flow sensor side and electric throttle control actuator side.
Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
9. Removal engine rear lower slinger, and install engine rear slinger to sling engine assembly for positioning.
Refer to EM-8, "
Special Service Tools" .
10. Remove front suspension member. Refer to FSU-17, "
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
11. Remove drive belt for alternator and power steering pump and A/C compressor. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE
BELTS" .
12. Remove alternator stay. Refer to SC-23, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
13. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-10, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
14. Remove alternator and power steering pump and A/C compressor idler pulley and bracket assembly.
Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
15. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses, and remove oil cooler water pipe mounting bolt. Refer to LU-14, "
OIL
COOLER" .
16. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler tube.
17. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS).
CAUTION:

Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.

Do not disassemble.

Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.

Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.
18. Remove oil filter, as necessary. Refer to LU-10, "
OIL FILTER" .
19. Remove oil cooler, as necessary. Refer to LU-14, "
OIL COOLER" .
20. Remove oil pan (lower) as the following:
a. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure to remove.
b. Insert seal cutter (SST) between oil pan (upper) and oil pan
(lower).
c. Slide seal cutter by tapping on the side of tool with hammer.
Remove oil pan (lower).
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the mating surface.

Do not insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this will damage the
mating surface.
21. Remove oil strainer.Slinger bolts:
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
PBIC0782E
SEM960F

OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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8. Remove air hose from air duct to mass air flow sensor side and electric throttle control actuator side.
Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
9. Remove drive belt for alternator and power steering pump and A/C compressor. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE
BELTS" .
10. Remove front drive shaft (LH and RH) and side shaft. Refer to FA X - 1 2 , "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
11. Remove side shaft. Refer to FFD-10, "
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
12. Removal engine rear lower slinger, and install engine rear slinger to sling engine assembly for positioning.
Refer to EM-8, "
Special Service Tools" .
13. Remove front suspension member. Refer to Refer to FSU-17, "
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
14. Remove engine mounting bracket, engine mounting bracket (lower) and insulator. Refer to EM-110,
"ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
15. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT" .
16. Remove oil filter and oil filter bracket. Refer to LU-12, "
OIL FILTER BRACKET (AWD)" .
17. Remove alternator stay. Refer to SC-23, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
18. Remove alternator and power steering pump and A/C compressor idler pulley and bracket. Refer to EM-
15, "DRIVE BELTS" .
19. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses, and remove oil cooler water pipe mounting bolt. Refer to LU-14, "
OIL
COOLER" .
20. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler tube.
21. Remove front final drive assembly. Refer to FFD-10, "
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
22. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-10, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
23. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS).
CAUTION:

Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.

Do not disassemble.

Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.

Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.
24. Remove oil pan (lower) as the following:
a. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure to remove.
b. Insert seal cutter (SST) between oil pan (upper) and oil pan
(lower).
c. Slide seal cutter by tapping on the side of tool with hammer.
Remove oil pan (lower).
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the mating surface.

Do not insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this will damage the
mating surface.Slinger bolts:
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
PBIC0782E
SEM960F

FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE
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17. Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
NOTE:
When timing chain is not removed/installed, this step is not required.
a. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise to align timing mark (grooved
line without color) with timing indicator.
b. Make sure intake and exhaust cam noses on No. 1 cylinder
(engine front side of right bank) are located as shown in the fig-
ure.

If not, turn crankshaft one revolution (360°) and align as
shown.
NOTE:
When only primary timing chain is removed, rocker cover
does not need to be removed. To confirm that No. 1 cylinder is
at its compression TDC, remove front timing chain case first.
Then check mating marks on camshaft sprockets. Refer to
EM-63, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
18. Remove crankshaft pulley with the following procedure:
a. Remove rear cover plate (2WD) or starter motor (AWD) and set
ring gear stopper (SST) as shown in the figure. Refer to SC-10,
"STARTING SYSTEM" .
b. Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt and locate bolt seating surface as
10 mm (0.39 in) from its original position.
CAUTION:
Do not remove crankshaft pulley bolt as it will be used as a
supporting point for suitable puller.
KBIA1717J
SEM418G
PBIC1098E
PBIC1103E

TIMING CHAIN
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18. Remove collared O-ring from front timing chain case (left and
right side).
19. Remove right and left rocker covers. Refer to EM-51, "
ROCKER COVER" .
20. Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
a. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise to align timing mark (grooved
line without color) with timing indicator.
b. Make sure intake and exhaust cam noses on No. 1 cylinder
(engine front side of right bank) are located as shown in the fig-
ure.

If not, turn crankshaft one revolution (360°) and align as
shown.
21. Remove crankshaft pulley with the following procedure:
a. Remove rear cover plate (2WD) or starter motor (AWD) and set
ring gear stopper (SST) as shown in the figure. Refer to SC-10,
"STARTING SYSTEM" .
PBIC2045E
KBIA1717J
SEM418G
PBIC1098E

OIL SEAL
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Removal and Installation of Front Oil SealABS004X5
REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts:

Front engine undercover (With power tool)

Drive belt; Refer to EM-15, "DRIVE BELTS" .
2. Remove crankshaft pulley with the following procedure:
a. Remove rear cover plate (2WD) or starter motor (AWD) and set
ring gear stopper (SST) as shown in the figure. Refer to SC-10,
"STARTING SYSTEM" .
b. Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt and locate bolt seating surface as
10 mm (0.39 in) from its original position.
CAUTION:
Do not remove crankshaft pulley bolt as it will be used as a
supporting point for suitable puller.
c. Place suitable puller tab on holes of crankshaft pulley, and pull
crankshaft pulley through.
CAUTION:
Do not put suitable puller tab on crankshaft pulley periph-
ery, as this will damage internal damper.
3. Remove front oil seal using a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front timing chain case and crank-
shaft.
PBIC1098E
PBIC1103E
EMQ0477D
SEM829E

ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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Separation Work
1. Install engine slingers into front of right bank cylinder head and
rear of left bank cylinder head.
2. Remove power steering oil pump from engine side. Refer to PS-
31, "POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
3. Remove engine mounting insulator under side nut with power
tool.
4. Lift with hoist and separate engine and transmission assembly
from suspension member.
CAUTION:

Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.

Avoid damage to and oil/grease smearing or spills onto engine mounting insulator.
5. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-23, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
6. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-10, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
7. Separate engine from transmission assembly. Refer to AT- 2 6 6 , "
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" .
8. Remove engine mounting insulator and bracket with power tool.
INSTALLATION
Note to the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

For a location with a positioning pin, insert it securely into hole of
mating part.

For a part with a specified installation orientation, refer to com-
ponent figure in EM-110, "
2WD MODEL" .

When installing engine mounting bracket on cylinder block,
tighten two upper bolts (shown as A in figure) first. Then tighten
two lower bolts (shown as B in figure). (LH and RH sides)

Tighten rear member mounting bolts in numerical order shown
in figure.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Before starting engine, check the levels of engine coolant, engine oil and working fluid. If less than
required quantity, fill to the specified level.

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of engine coolant, engine oil, working fluid,
fuel and exhaust gas.Slinger bolts:
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
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PBIC1134E
KBIA1019E