2004 INFINITI QX56 engine oil

IGNITION SIGNAL
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12. CHECK IGNITION COIL GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check harness continuity between ignition coil terminal 2 and engine ground.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
3. Also check harness for short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 13.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.
13. CHECK IGNITION COIL OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
2. Check harness continuity between ECM terminals 46, 60, 61, 62, 65, 79, 80, 81 and ignition coil terminal
1.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 14.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
14. CHECK IGNITION COIL WITH POWER TRANSISTOR
Refer to EC-593, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 15.
NG >> Replace ignition coil with power transistor.
15. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to EC-127, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
>>INSPECTION END
Component InspectionUBS00HD3
IGNITION COIL WITH POWER TRANSISTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ignition coil harness connector.
3. Check resistance between ignition coil terminals as follows.
CONDENSER
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect condenser harness connector.Continuity should exist.
Continuity should exist.
Terminal No. (Polarity) Resistance Ω [at 25°C (77°F)]
1 and 2 Except 0 or ∞
1 and 3
Except 0
2 and 3
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INJECTOR CIRCUIT
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INJECTOR CIRCUITPFP:16600
Component DescriptionUBS00HD5
The fuel injector is a small, precise solenoid valve. When the ECM
supplies a ground to the injector circuit, the coil in the injector is
energized. The energized coil pulls the needle valve back and allows
fuel to flow through the injector into the intake manifold. The amount
of fuel injected depends upon the injection pulse duration. Pulse
duration is the length of time the injector remains open. The ECM
controls the injection pulse duration based on engine fuel needs.
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor ModeUBS00HD6
Specification data are reference values.
SEF 3 75 Z
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
B/FUEL SCHDL

Engine: After warming up

Air conditioner switch: OFF

Shift lever: N

No loadIdle 3.0 - 4.2 msec
2,000 rpm 3.0 - 4.2 msec
INJ PULSE-B1
INJ PULSE-B2

Engine: After warming up

Air conditioner switch: OFF

Shift lever: N

No loadIdle 2.0 - 2.8 msec
2,000 rpm 1.9 - 2.9 msec

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ENGINE MECHANICAL
B ENGINE
CONTENTS
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Revision: August 20072004 QX56 PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant ...................... 3
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping .............. 3
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ............. 3
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment ......................................................................... 3
Precautions for Assembly and Installation ............... 3
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening ......................... 3
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 4
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING .......... 4
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 4
PREPARATION ........................................................... 5
Special Service Tools ............................................... 5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 7
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 9
NVH Troubleshooting —Engine Noise ..................... 9
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. ..................................................... 10
ENGINE ROOM COVER ...........................................11
Removal and Installation .........................................11
REMOVAL ............................................................11
INSTALLATION ....................................................11
DRIVE BELTS ........................................................... 12
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 12
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 12
Removal and Installation ........................................ 12
DRIVE BELT ....................................................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner and Idler Pulley ............. 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................... 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
CHANGING AIR CLEANER FILTER ................... 14INTAKE MANIFOLD ................................................. 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 15
REMOVAL ........................................................... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 18
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATA-
LYST .......................................................................... 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
REMOVAL ........................................................... 19
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ................................. 22
Removal and Installation ........................................ 22
REMOVAL ........................................................... 22
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 23
INSTALLATION ................................................... 24
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 25
IGNITION COIL ......................................................... 26
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 26
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) ............. 27
Removal and Installation ........................................ 27
REMOVAL ........................................................... 27
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................... 28
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ........................ 29
Removal and Installation ........................................ 29
REMOVAL ........................................................... 29
INSTALLATION ................................................... 30
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 32
ROCKER COVER ..................................................... 33
Removal and Installation ........................................ 33
REMOVAL ........................................................... 33
INSTALLATION ................................................... 34
TIMING CHAIN .......................................................... 35
Removal and Installation ........................................ 35
REMOVAL ........................................................... 36
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 39
INSTALLATION ................................................... 39

EM-2Revision: August 20072004 QX56 CAMSHAFT ............................................................... 43
Removal and Installation ........................................ 43
REMOVAL ........................................................... 43
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 47
INSTALLATION .................................................... 49
Valve Clearance ...................................................... 52
INSPECTION ....................................................... 52
ADJUSTMENT .................................................... 54
OIL SEAL .................................................................. 56
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal ............. 56
REMOVAL ........................................................... 56
INSTALLATION .................................................... 56
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal ............. 57
REMOVAL ........................................................... 57
INSTALLATION .................................................... 57
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal .............. 57
REMOVAL ........................................................... 57
INSTALLATION .................................................... 58
CYLINDER HEAD ..................................................... 59
On-Vehicle Service ................................................. 59
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE ......... 59
Removal and Installation ........................................ 60
REMOVAL ........................................................... 60
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 61
INSTALLATION .................................................... 61
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 62
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 62
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 63
Inspection After Disassembly ................................. 64
CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTION ........................ 64
VALVE DIMENSIONS .......................................... 65
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE .............................. 66
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT ......................... 66
VALVE SEAT CONTACT ..................................... 68
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT ........................... 68
VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS ......................... 69
VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE
SPRING PRESSURE LOAD ............................... 69
ENGINE ASSEMBLY ................................................ 70
Removal and Installation ........................................ 70
REMOVAL ........................................................... 70
INSTALLATION .................................................... 71
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 72
CYLINDER BLOCK ................................................... 73
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 73
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 74ASSEMBLY ..........................................................77
How to Select Piston and Bearing ..........................82
DESCRIPTION ....................................................82
HOW TO SELECT PISTON .................................83
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEAR-
ING .......................................................................84
HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING ....................85
Inspection After Disassembly ..................................89
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY ..................................89
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE ...........89
PISTON AND PISTON PIN CLEARANCE ...........89
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE .....................90
PISTON RING END GAP ....................................90
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION .......91
CONNECTING ROD BEARING (BIG END) ........91
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE (SMALL END) ...........................................91
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION ......................92
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INSIDE DIAMETER ...93
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE ....93
CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL DIAMETER ...............94
CRANKSHAFT PIN DIAMETER ..........................95
OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER OF CRANK-
SHAFT .................................................................95
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT ....................................95
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE ...................................................................95
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE .....................96
CRUSH HEIGHT OF MAIN BEARING ................97
CRUSH HEIGHT OF CONNECTING ROD
BEARING .............................................................97
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT DIAMETER .............97
CONNECTING ROD BOLT DIAMETER ..............98
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ......99
Standard and Limit ..................................................99
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................99
DRIVE BELTS ......................................................99
EXHAUST MANIFOLD ........................................99
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING ......... 100
CYLINDER HEAD .............................................. 102
CYLINDER BLOCK ............................................ 104
PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN ...... 105
CONNECTING ROD .......................................... 105
CRANKSHAFT ................................................... 106
MAIN BEARING ................................................. 107

PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Drain Engine CoolantEBS00IKY
Drain engine coolant when engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel PipingEBS00IKZ

Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.

Release fuel pressure before disconnecting and disassembly.

After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precautions for Removal and DisassemblyEBS00IL0

When instructed to use special service tools, use the specified tools. Always be careful to work safely,
avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.

Exercise maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.

Cover openings of engine system with tape or the equivalent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.

Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and assembly.

When loosening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, start with the one furthest outside, then the one diagonally
opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, do exactly as specified. Power tools may be
used where noted in the step.
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementEBS00IL1
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precautions for Assembly and InstallationEBS00IL2

Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification.

When tightening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the
ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is speci-
fied, do exactly as specified.

Replace with new gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.

Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check engine oil or engine coolant passages for
any restriction and blockage.

Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely remove foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.

Release air within route when refilling after draining engine coolant.

Before starting engine, apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch ON (with engine
stopped). Then make sure that there are no leaks at fuel line connections.

After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check engine coolant, fuel, oil, and exhaust
systems for leakage.
Parts Requiring Angular TighteningEBS00IL3

For final tightening of the following engine parts use Tool:
–Cylinder head bolts
–Main bearing cap bolts
–Connecting rod cap bolts
–Crankshaft pulley bolt (No angle wrench is required as the bolt flange is provided with notches for angle
tightening)

Do not use a torque value for final tightening.

The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.

Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and lightly coated with engine oil. Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)

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PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Liquid GasketEBS00IL4
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING

After removing the bolts and nuts, separate the mating surface
and remove the old liquid gasket sealing using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the mating surfaces.

Tap the seal cutter to insert it.

In areas where the Tool is difficult to use, lightly tap to slide it.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Remove the old liquid gasket adhering to the gasket application
surface and the mating surface using suitable tool.

Remove the liquid gasket completely from the groove of the
liquid gasket application surface, bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces and remove adhering
moisture, grease and foreign materials.
3. Attach the liquid gasket tube to the Tool.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
4. Apply the liquid gasket without breaks to the specified location
with the specified dimensions.

If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply the
liquid gasket to the groove.

As for the bolt holes, normally apply the liquid gasket inside
the holes. If specified in the procedure, it should also be
applied outside the holes.

Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mat-
ing component.

If the liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.

Do not retighten after the installation.

Wait 30 minutes or more after installation before refilling the
engine with engine oil and engine coolant.
CAUTION:
If there are specific instructions in this manual, observe them.Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
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Tool number : WS39930000 ( — )
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom.EBS00IL8
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not relatedLocation of
noiseType of
noiseOperating condition of engine
Source of
noiseCheck itemRefer-
ence page Before
warm-
upAfter
warm-
upWhen
start-
ingWhen
idlingWhen
racingWhile
driv-
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To p o f
engine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
headTicking or
clickingC A — A B — Tappet noise Valve clearanceEM-52
Rattle C A — A B CCamshaft
bearing noiseCamshaft journal clear-
ance
Camshaft runoutEM-47EM-47
Crankshaft
pulley
Cylinder
block (Side
of engine)
Oil panSlap or
knock—A—B B—Piston pin
noisePiston and piston pin
clearance
Connecting rod bush-
ing clearanceEM-90
EM-92
Slap or
rapA——BBAPiston slap
noisePiston-to-bore clear-
ance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsionEM-94EM-90
EM-90
EM-91
Knock ABCBBBConnecting
rod bearing
noiseConnecting rod bush-
ing oil clearance (Small
end)
Connecting rod bear-
ing clearance (Big end)EM-92EM-91
Knock A B — A B CMain bearing
noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runoutEM-96EM-95
Front of
engine
Chain case
cover
Front coverTa p p i n g
or tickingAA—BBBTiming chain
and chain
tensioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operationEM-39
EM-35
Front of
engineSqueak-
ing or
fizzingAB—B—CDrive belts
(Sticking or
slipping)Drive belts deflection
EM-12
CreakingABABABDrive belts
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing
operation
Squall
CreakingAB—BABWater pum p
noiseWater pump operationCO-15,
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INTAKE MANIFOLD
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Tighten the intake manifold bolts in numerical order as shown.

Install the EVAP canister purge control solenoid valve connector with it facing front of engine.

Tighten the electronic throttle control actuator bolts of the electric throttle control actuator equally and
diagonally in several steps.

After installation perform procedure in EM-18, "INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION" .

Install the water hose so that its overlap width for connection is between 27 mm (1.06 in) and 32 mm (1.26
in) (target: 27 mm 1.06 in).
Connecting Quick Connector of Fuel Tube
Install quick connector as follows (the steps are the same for quick connectors on both engine side and vehi-
cle side except for the quick connector cap).
1. Make sure no foreign substances are deposited in and around tube and quick connector, and they are not
damaged.
2. Thinly apply new engine oil around the fuel tube from tip end to the spool end.
3. Align center to insert quick connector straight into fuel tube.

Insert until the paint mark for engagement identification
(white) goes completely inside quick connector so that you
cannot see it from the straight side of the connected part. Use
a mirror to check this where it is not possible to view directly
from the straight side, such as quick connector on vehicle
side.

Insert fuel tube into quick connector until top spool is com-
pletely inside quick connector, and 2nd level spool exposes
right below quick connector on engine side.
CAUTION:

Hold A position in illustration when inserting fuel tube
into quick connector.

Carefully align center to avoid inclined insertion to pre-
vent damage to O-ring inside quick connector.

Insert until you hear a “click” sound and actually feel
the engagement.

To avoid misidentification of engagement with a similar
sound, be sure to perform the next step.
4. Pull quick connector by hand holding A position. Make sure it is completely engaged (connected) so that it
does not come out from fuel tube.
NOTE:
Recommended pulling force is 50 N (5.1 kg, 11.2 lb).
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