2004 INFINITI FX35 Lock

CYLINDER BLOCK
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Main Bearing Grade Table (All Journals)
Undersize Bearing Usage Guide

Use undersize (US) bearing when oil clearance with standard size main bearing is not within specification.

When using undersize (US) bearing, measure the bearing inner diameter with bearing installed, and grind
journal until oil clearance falls within specification.
CAUTION:
Keep fillet R [1.5 mm (0.059 in)] when grinding crankshaft jour-
nal in order to use undersize bearing (All journals).
Bearing undersize table
Unit: mm (in) Grade number Thickness “T” mm (in) Width “W” mm (in)Identification color
(UPR/LWR)Remarks
0 2.000 - 2.003 (0.0787 - 0.0789)
19.9 - 20.1
(0.783 - 0.791)Black
Grade is the same for
upper and lower bear-
ings. 1 2.003 - 2.006 (0.0789 - 0.0790) Brown
2 2.006 - 2.009 (0.0790 - 0.0791) Green
3 2.009 - 2.012 (0.0791 - 0.0792) Yellow
4 2.012 - 2.015 (0.0792 - 0.0793) Blue
5 2.015 - 2.018 (0.0793 - 0.0794) Pink
6 2.018 - 2.021 (0.0794 - 0.0796) Purple
7 2.021 - 2.024 (0.0796 - 0.0797) White
01UPP 2.003 - 2.006 (0.0789 - 0.0790)
Brown/Black
Grade is different for
upper and lower bear-
ings. LWR 2.000 - 2.003 (0.0787 - 0.0789)
12UPR 2.006 - 2.009 (0.0790 - 0.0791)
Green/Brown
LWR 2.003 - 2.006 (0.0789 - 0.0790)
23UPR 2.009 - 2.012 (0.0791 - 0.0792)
Yellow/Green
LWR 2.006 - 2.009 (0.0790 - 0.0791)
34UPR 2.012 - 2.015 (0.0792 - 0.0793)
Blue/Yellow
LWR 2.009 - 2.012 (0.0791 - 0.0792)
45UPR 2.015 - 2.018 (0.0793 - 0.0794)
Pink/Blue
LWR 2.012 - 2.015 (0.0792 - 0.0793)
56UPR 2.018 - 2.021 (0.0794 - 0.0796)
Purple/Pink
LWR 2.015 - 2.018 (0.0793 - 0.0794)
67UPR 2.021 - 2.024 (0.0796 - 0.0797)
White/Purple
LWR 2.018 - 2.021 (0.0794 - 0.0796)
Size Thickness
US 0.25 (0.0098) 2.132 - 2.140 (0.0839 - 0.0843)
PBIC1908E

EM-136
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Inspection After DisassemblyABS004XJ
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY

Using a dial gauge, measure the clearance between thrust bear-
ings and crankshaft arm when crankshaft is moved fully forward
or backward.

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 hole diameter of piston pin hole with an inside
micrometer.
Piston Pin Outer Diameter
Measure outer diameter of piston pin with a micrometer.Standard : 0.10 - 0.25 mm (0.0039 - 0.0098 in)
Limit : 0.30 mm (0.0118 in)
EMQ0196D
Standard : 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 in)
Limit : 0.40 mm (0.0157 in)
PBIC0815E
Standard : 21.993 - 22.005 mm (0.8659 - 0.8663 in)
PBIC0116E
Standard : 21.989 - 22.001 mm (0.8657 - 0.8662 in)
PBIC0117E

CYLINDER BLOCK
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Piston to Piston Pin Oil Clearance
(Piston pin oil clearance) = (Piston pin hole diameter) – (Piston pin outer diameter)

If clearance exceeds specification, replace piston/piston pin assembly with reference to specification of
each parts.

When replacing piston/piston pin assembly, refer to EM-140, "PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEAR-
ANCE" .
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE

Measure side clearance of piston ring and piston ring groove
with feeler gauge.

If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace piston ring, and measure again. If it still exceeds the limit,
replace piston also.
PISTON RING END GAP

Check if inner diameter of cylinder bore is within specification.
Refer to EM-140, "
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEAR-
ANCE" .

Insert piston ring until middle of cylinder with piston, and mea-
sure gap.

If out of specification, replace piston ring. If gap still exceeds the limit even with a new ring, re-bore cylin-
der and use oversized piston and piston ring.Standard : 0.002 - 0.006 mm (0.0001 - 0.0002 in)
Standard:
Top ring : 0.045 - 0.080 mm (0.0018 - 0.0031 in)
2nd ring : 0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 in)
Oil ring : 0.065 - 0.135 mm (0.0026 - 0.0053 in)
Limit:

Top ring : 0.11 mm (0.0043 in)

2nd ring : 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
SEM024AA
Standard:
Top ring : 0.23 - 0.33 mm (0.0091 - 0.0130 in)
2nd ring : 0.33 - 0.48 mm (0.0130 - 0.0189 in)
Oil ring : 0.20 - 0.50 mm (0.0079 - 0.0197 in)
Limit:


Top ring : 0.54 mm (0.0213 in)


2nd ring : 0.80 mm (0.0315 in)
Oil ring : 0.95 mm (0.0374 in)
PBIC0118E

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CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION

Check with connecting rod aligner.

If it exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly.
CONNECTING ROD BEARING HOUSING DIAMETER (BIG END)
Install connecting rod cap without connecting rod bearing installed.
After tightening connecting rod bolt to the specified torque, measure
the connecting rod big end inner diameter using an inside microme-
ter. Refer to EM-126, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEARANCE (SMALL END)
Piston Pin Bushing Inner Diameter (Small End)
Measure inner diameter of bushing.Bend:
Limit : 0.15 mm (0.0059 in) per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
Torsion:
Limit : 0.30 mm (0.0118 in) per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
PBIC2077E
Standard : 55.000 - 55.013 mm (2.1654 - 2.1659 in)
PBIC1641E
Standard : 22.000 - 22.012 mm (0.8661 - 0.8666 in)
PBIC0120E

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Piston Pin Outer Diameter
Measure outer diameter of piston pin.
Connecting Rod Bushing Oil Clearance (Small End)
(Connecting rod bushing oil clearance) = (Piston pin bushing inner diameter) – (Piston pin outer diameter)

If the measured value exceeds the standard, replace connecting rod assembly and/or piston and piston
pin assembly.

If replacing piston and piston pin assembly, refer to EM-140, "PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEAR-
ANCE" .

If replacing connecting rod assembly, refer to EM-142, "CON-
NECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" .
Factory installed parts grading:
Service parts apply only to grade “0”.
Unit: mm (in)
*: After installing in connecting rod
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION

Using a scraper, remove gasket on the cylinder block surface, and also remove engine oil, scale, carbon,
or other contamination.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow gasket flakes to enter engine oil or engine coolant passages.Standard : 21.989 - 22.001 mm (0.8657 - 0.8662 in)
PBIC0117E
Standard : 0.005 - 0.017 mm (0.0002 - 0.0007 in)
Limit : 0.030 mm (0.0012 in)
PBIC0809E
Grade 0 1
Piston pin bushing inner
diameter* 22.000 - 22.006
(0.8661 - 0.8664) 22.006 - 22.012
(0.8664 - 0.8666)
Piston pin hole diameter 21.993 - 21.999
(0.8659 - 0.8661) 21.999 - 22. 005
(0.8661 - 0.8663)
Piston pin outer diameter 21.989 - 21.995
(0.8657- 0.8659) 21.995 - 22.001
(0.8659 - 0.8662)
PBIC0812E

EM-140
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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Measure the distortion on the block upper face at some different
points in 6 directions.

If out of the distortion limit, replace cylinder block.
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER

Install main bearing caps and main bearing beam with main
bearings removed, and tighten mounting bolts to the specified
torque. Refer to EM-126, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening proce-
dure.

Using a bore gauge, measure the inner diameter of the main
bearing housing.

If out of the standard, replace cylinder block and main bearing
caps as assembly.
NOTE:
Cylinder block cannot be replaced as single part, because it is
machined together with main bearing caps.
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE
Cylinder Bore Inner Diameter

Using a bore gauge, measure cylinder bore for wear, out-of-
round and taper at 6 different points on each cylinder. (“X” and
“Y” directions at “A”, “B” and “C”) (“Y” is in longitudinal direction
of engine)

If the measured value exceeds the limit, or if there are scratches
and/or seizure on the cylinder inner wall, hone or re-bore the
inner wall.

An oversize piston is provided. When using an oversize piston,
re-bore cylinder so that the clearance of the piston-to-cylinder
bore satisfies the standard.
CAUTION:
When using oversize piston, use it for all cylinders with
oversize piston rings.

When using an oversize piston, use it for all cylinders with over-
size piston rings.Limit : 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
SEM123C
Standard : 63.993 - 64.017 mm (2.5194 - 2.5203 in)
PBIC1643E
Standard inner diameter:
95.500 - 95.530 mm (3.7598 - 3.7610 in)
Wear limit:
0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
Out-of-round (Difference between “X” and “Y”):
Limit: 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
Taper (Difference between “A” and “C”):
Limit: 0.010 mm (0.0004 in)
Oversize (Service) : 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
PBIC0923E
SEM843E

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Piston Skirt Diameter
Measure piston skirt diameter using micrometer.
Piston-to-Cylinder Bore Clearance

Calculate by piston skirt diameter and cylinder bore inner diameter (direction “X”, position “B”).
(Clearance) = (Cylinder bore inner diameter) – (Piston skirt diameter).

If it exceeds the limit, replace piston/piston pin assembly. Refer to EM-131, "HOW TO SELECT PISTON" .
Re-Boring Cylinder Bore
1. Cylinder bore size is determined by adding piston-to-cylinder bore clearance to piston diameter “A”.
2. Install main bearing caps and main bearing beam, and tighten to the specified torque. Otherwise, cylinder
bores may be distorted in final assembly.
3. Cut cylinder bores.
NOTE:

When any cylinder needs boring, all other cylinders must also be bored.

Do not cut too much out of cylinder bore at a time. Cut only 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or so in diameter at a
time.
4. Hone cylinders to obtain specified piston-to-cylinder bore clearance.
5. Measure finished cylinder bore for out-of-round and taper.
NOTE:
Measurement should be done after cylinder bore cools down.
CRANKSHAFT MAIN JOURNAL DIAMETER

Measure outer diameter of crankshaft main journals with micrometer.

If out of the standard, measure the main bearing oil clearance. Then use undersize bearing. Refer to EM-
143, "MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" . Measure point
: Distance from the top 41.0 mm (1.614 in)
Standard
: 95.480 - 95.510 mm (3.7590 - 3.7602 in)
PBIC0125E
Standard : 0.010 - 0.030 mm (0.0004 - 0.0012 in)
Limit : 0.08 mm (0.0031 in)
Re-bored size calculation: “D” = “A” + “B” - “C”
where,
“D”: Bored diameter
“A”: Piston diameter as measured
“B”: Piston - to - cylinder bore clearance (standard value)
“C”: Honing allowance 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
Standard : 59.951 - 59.975 mm (2.3603 - 2.3612 in) dia.

EM-142
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CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER

Measure outer diameter of crankshaft pin journal with microme-
ter.

If out of the standard, measure the connecting rod bearing oil
clearance. Then use undersize bearing. Refer to EM-142,
"CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" .
CRANKSHAFT OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER

Using a micrometer, measure the dimensions at “4” different
points shown in the figure on each journal and pin.

Out-of-round is indicated by the difference in dimensions
between “X” and “Y” at “A” and “B”.

Taper is indicated by the difference in dimension between “A”
and “B” at “X” and “Y”.

If the measured value exceeds the limit, correct or replace crankshaft.

If corrected, measure the bearing oil clearance of the corrected main journal and/or pin journal. Then
select the main bearing and/or connecting rod bearing. Refer to EM-143, "
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE" and/or EM-142, "CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" .
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT

Place a V-block on a precise flat table to support journals on the
both end of crankshaft.

Place a dial gauge straight up on No. 3 journal.

While rotating crankshaft, read the movement of the pointer on
the dial gauge. (Total indicator reading)

If it exceeds the limit, replace crankshaft.
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Method by Calculation

Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connect-
ing rod bearing cap, and tighten connecting rod bolts to the
specified torque. Using a inside micrometer measure the inner
diameter of connecting rod bearing. Refer to EM-126, "
ASSEM-
BLY" for the tightening procedure.
(Oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bearing inner diameter) – (Crank-
shaft pin diameter)Standard : 51.956 - 51.974 mm (2.0455 - 2.0462 in) dia.
PBIC0127E
Standard
Taper (Difference between “A” and “B”)
: Less than 0.002 mm (0.0001 in)
Out-of-round (Difference between “X” and “Y”)
: Less than 0.002 mm (0.0001 in)
SBIA0535E
Standard : Less than 0.025 mm (0.0010 in)
Limit : Less than 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
SEM346D
Standard : 0.034 - 0.059 mm (0.0013 - 0.0023 in)
(actual clearance)
Limit : 0.070 mm (0.0028 in)
PBIC1642E