2005 INFINITI FX35 ABS

CYLINDER HEAD EM-107
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8. Install valve collet.

Compress valve spring with the valve spring compressor, the
attachment and the adapter [SST]. Install valve collet with a
magnet hand.
CAUTION:
When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.

Tap valve stem edge lightly with plastic hammer after installa-
tion to check its installed condition.
9. Install valve lifter.

Install it in the original position.
10. Install spark plug tube.

Press-fit spark plug tube as follows:
a. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to cylinder head mounting hole.
b. Apply sealant to area within approximately 12 mm (0.47 in) from edge of spark plug tube press-fit side. Use Genuine High Strength Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED
CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS" .
c. Using drift, press-fit spark plug tube so that its height “H” is as specified in the figure.
CAUTION:

When press-fitting, take care not to deform spark plug
tube.

After press-fitting, wipe off liquid gasket protruding onto
cylinder-head upper face.
11. Install spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service tool).
Inspection After DisassemblyABS004XA
VALVE DIMENSIONS

Check the dimensions of each valve. For the dimensions, refer to EM-154, "Valve Dimensions" .

If dimensions are out of the standard, replace valve and check valve seat contact. Refer to EM-109,
"VALVE SEAT CONTACT" .
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE
Valve Stem Diameter
Measure the diameter of valve stem with micrometer.
Valve Guide Inner Diameter
Measure the inner diameter of valve guide with an inside micrometer.
PBIC1803E
Standard press-fit height “H”:
: 38.1 - 39.1 mm (1.500 - 1.539 in)
PBIC2638E
StandardIntake : 5.965 - 5.980 mm (0.2348 - 0.2354 in)
Exhaust : 5.955 - 5.970 mm (0.2344 - 0.2350 in)
SEM938C

EM-112
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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ENGINE ASSEMBLYPFP:10001
Components (2WD Model)ABS00E68
Removal and Installation (2WD Model)ABS008GN
WARNING:

Situate the vehicle on a flat and solid surface.

Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.

For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in
PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:

Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.

Do not start working until exhaust system and engine coolant are cool enough.

If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, refer to the applicable sections.

Always use the support point specified for lifting.

Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as best you can. If board-on type is used for
unavoidable reasons, support at rear axle jacking point with transmission jack or similar tool
before starting work, in preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.

For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to GI-41, "Garage Jack and
Safety Stand" .
1. Engine mounting bracket (RH) 2. Heat insulator (RH) 3. Engine mounting insulator (RH)
4. Engine mounting insulator (LH) 5. Heat insulator (LH) 6. Engine mounting bracket (LH)
7. Harness bracket 8. Engine mounting insulator (rear) 9. Rear engine mounting member
PBIC3039E

ENGINE ASSEMBLY EM-117
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Components (AWD Model)ABS00E69
Removal and Installation (AWD Model)ABS00E9U
WARNING:

Situate the vehicle on a flat and solid surface.

Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.

For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in
PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:

Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.

Do not start working until exhaust system and engine coolant are cool enough.

If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, refer to the applicable sections.

Always use the support point specified for lifting.

Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as best you can. If board-on type is used for
unavoidable reasons, support at rear axle jacking point with transmission jack or similar tool
before starting work, in preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.

For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to GI-41, "Garage Jack and
Safety Stand" .
1. Engine mounting bracket (RH) 2. Engine mounting bracket (RH)
(Lower) 3. Dynamic damper
4. Washer 5. Engine mounting insulator (RH) 6. Engine mounting insulator (LH)
7. Engine mounting bracket (LH) 8. Harness bracket 9. Heat insulator
10. Caller 11. Rubber bush 12. Rear engine mounting member
13. Engine mounting insulator (rear) 14. Dynamic damper
PBIC3041E

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CYLINDER BLOCK
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CYLINDER BLOCKPFP:11010
ComponentsABS00E7T
SBIA0589E

CYLINDER BLOCK EM-123
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Disassembly and AssemblyABS004XH
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle, and separate transmission assembly, transfer assembly
(AWD models), front final drive assembly (AWD models) and front suspension member from the engine.
Refer to EM-112, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to EM-26, "
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST" .
3. Install engine sub-attachment with engine stand shaft [SST] to right side of cylinder block.

Use a spacer to the engine rear side.
1. Cylinder block 2. Reinforcement plate 3. Drive plate
4. Rear oil seal retainer 5. Cover 6. Gasket
7. Knock sensor 8. Oil jet 9. Thrust bearing
10. Pilot converter 11. Main bearing 12. Crankshaft
13. Crankshaft key 14. Main bearing cap 15. Main bearing cap bolt
16. Main bearing beam 17. Baffle plate (2WD model) 18. Top ring
19. Second ring 20. Oil ring 21. Piston
22. Piston pin 23. Snap ring 24. Connecting rod
25. Connecting rod bearing 26. Connecting rod bearing cap 27. Connecting rod bolt
1. Cylinder block 2. Gasket 3. Water connector
4. Gasket 5. Cylinder block heater 6. Connector protector cap
PBIC2614E
SBIA0503E

CYLINDER BLOCK EM-135
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How to Select Piston and Bearing ABS00E9T
DESCRIPTION
*: For the service parts, the grade for fitting cannot be selected between piston pin and connecting rod. (Only “0” grade is a vailable.) The
information at the shipment from the plant is described as a reference.

The identification grade stamped on each part is the grade for the dimension measured in new condition.
This grade cannot apply to reused parts.

For reused or repaired parts, measure the dimension accurately. Determine the grade by comparing the
measurement with the values of each selection table.

For details of the measurement method of each part, the reuse standards and the selection method of the
selective fitting parts, refer to the text.
HOW TO SELECT PISTON
When New Cylinder Block is Used
Check the cylinder bore grade (“1”, “2” or “3”) on rear side of cylinder
block, and select piston of the same grade.
NOTE:
Piston is available with piston pin as a set for the service part. (Only
“0” grade piston pin is available.)
When Cylinder Block is Reused
1. Measure the cylinder bore inner diameter. Refer to EM-144, "Cylinder Bore inner Diameter" .
2. Determine the bore grade by comparing the measurement with the values under the cylinder bore inner diameter of the “Piston
Selection Table”.
3. Select piston of the same grade.
Selection points Selection parts Selection items Selection methods
Between cylinder block and
crankshaft Main bearing
Main bearing grade
(bearing thickness) Determined by match of cylin-
der block bearing housing
grade (inner diameter of hous-
ing) and crankshaft journal
grade (outer diameter of jour-
nal)
Between crankshaft and con-
necting rod Connecting rod bearing
Connecting rod bearing grade
(bearing thickness) Combining service grades for
connecting rod big end diame-
ter and crankshaft pin outer
diameter determine connecting
rod bearing selection.
Between cylinder block and pis-
ton Piston and piston pin assembly
(Piston is available together
with piston pin as assembly.) Piston grade
(piston skirt diameter) Piston grade = cylinder bore
grade (inner diameter of bore)
Between piston and connecting
rod* ———
SEM756G
PBIC0812E

EM-140
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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Inspection After DisassemblyABS004XJ
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY

Measure the clearance between thrust bearings and crankshaft
arm when crankshaft is moved fully forward or backward with a
dial indicator.

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 the side clearance between connecting rod and crank-
shaft arm with a 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 inner diameter of piston pin hole with an inside
micrometer.
Piston Pin Outer Diameter
Measure the outer diameter of piston pin with a micrometer.
Piston to Piston Pin Oil Clearance
(Piston to piston pin oil clearance) = (Piston pin hole diameter) – (Piston pin outer diameter)

If the calculated value is out of the standard, replace piston and piston pin assembly. 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 (0.008 - 0.014 in)
Limit : 0.40 mm (0.016 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
Standard : 0.002 - 0.006 mm (0.0001 - 0.0002 in)

EM-150
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00100
Standard and LimitABS004XK
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Cylinder arrangement V-6
Displacement cm
3 (cu in) 3,498 (213.45)
Bore and stroke mm (in) 95.5 x 81.4 (3.760 x 3.205)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Number of piston rings Compression 2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings 4
Compression ratio 10.3
Compression pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2 , psi)/300 rpm Standard 1,275 (13.0, 185)
Minimum 981 (10.0, 142)
Differential limit between cylinders 98 (1.0, 14)
Cylinder number
Va l v e t i m i n g
(Intake valve timing control - “OFF”)
Unit: degree
abcde f
240 238 −664 8 52
SEM713A
PBIC0187E