2005 INFINITI FX35 engine

EM-218
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CAMSHAFT
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4. Tighten camshaft bracket bolts in the following steps, in numeri-
cal order as shown in the figure.
a. Tighten No. 9 to 12 in numerical order as shown.
b. Tighten No. 1 to 8 in numerical order as shown.
c. Tighten No. 13 to 14 in numerical order as shown. (Left bank only)
d. Tighten all bolts in numerical order as shown.
e. Tighten No. 1 to 12 in numerical order as shown.
f. Tighten No. 13 to 14 in numerical order as shown. (Left bank only)
CAUTION:
After tightening mounting bolts of camshaft brackets, be sure to wipe off excessive liquid gasket
from the parts listed below.

Mating surface of rocker cover

Mating surface of front cover
5. Install camshaft sprockets.

Install by checking with identification mark on surface.

Instal camshaft sprocket (EXH) by selectively using the
groove of dowel pin according to the bank. (Common part
used for both banks.)

Lock the hexagonal part of camshaft in the same way as for
removal, and tighten mounting bolts.
6. Check and adjust the valve clearance. Refer to EM-219, "
Valve Clearance" .
7. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove
CAUTION:

Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011 and/or P0021 are detected in self-diagnostic results
of CONSULT-II and it is directed according to inspection procedure of EC section. Refer to EC-791,
"TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" .

Check when the engine is cold so as to prevent burns from any splashing engine oil.
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-25, "
ENGINE OIL" .
2. Perform the following procedure so as to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while checking.
a. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-789, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
b. Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors.
3. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-200, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
: 1.96 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 1 ft-lb)
: 1.96 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 1 ft-lb)
: 1.96 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 1 ft-lb)
: 5.88 N·m (0.6 kg-m, 4 ft-lb)
: 10.41 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)
: 31.35 N·m (3.2 kg-m, 23 ft-lb)
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CAMSHAFT EM-219
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4. Crank the engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out
from intake valve timing control cover oil hole. End crank after
checking.
WARNING:
Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive belt, idler pul-
ley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:
Engine oil may squirt from intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve installation hole during cranking. Use a shop
cloth to prevent the engine components and the vehicle. Do
not allow engine oil to get on rubber components such as
drive belt or engine mount insulators. Immediately wipe off
any splashed engine oil.

Clean oil groove between oil strainer and intake valve timing control solenoid valve if engine oil does not
come out from intake valve timing control cover oil hole. Refer to LU-23, "
LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
5. Remove components between intake valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT), and then check each oil groove for clogging.

Clean oil groove if necessary. Refer to LU-23, "LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
6. After inspection, install removed parts.
Va l v e C l e a r a n c eABS006IL
INSPECTION
In cases of removing/installing or replacing camshaft and valve-related parts, or of unusual engine conditions
due to changes in valve clearance (found malfunctions during starting, idling or causing noise), perform
inspection as follows:
1. Remove rocker covers (right and left bank). Refer to EM-197, "
ROCKER COVER" .
2. Measure the valve clearance as follows:
a. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke.

Rotate crankshaft pulley in clockwise to align TDC identifica-
tion notch (without paint mark) with timing indicator on front
cover.

Make sure that both intake and exhaust cam noses of No. 1
cylinder (engine front side of left bank) are located as shown
in the figure.

If not, turn crankshaft one revolution (360 degrees) and align
as shown in the figure.
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CAMSHAFT EM-221
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c. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise (when view from engine
front) by 270 degrees from the position of No. 1 cylinder com-
pression TDC to align No. 3 cylinder at TDC of its compression
stroke.
NOTE:
Crankshaft pulley mounting bolt flange has a angle mark every
90 degrees. They can be used as a guide to rotation angle.

By referring to the figure, measure the valve clearances at
locations marked “ ×” as shown in the table below (locations
indicated with white arrow in figure)

No. 3 cylinder at compression TDC
d. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise (when view from engine front) by 90 degrees from the position of No. 3 cylinder compres-
sion TDC to align No. 6 cylinder at TDC of its compression
stroke.

By referring to the figure, measure the valve clearances at
locations marked “ ×” as shown in the table below.

No. 6 cylinder at compression TDC
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Measuring position (right bank) No. 2
CYL. No. 4
CYL. No. 6
CYL. No. 8
CYL.
No. 3 cylinder at
compression TDC EXH
×
INT ×
Measuring position (left bank) No. 1
CYL. No. 3
CYL. No. 5
CYL. No. 7
CYL.
No. 3 cylinder at
compression TDC INT
××
EXH ××
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Measuring position (right bank) No. 2
CYL. No. 4
CYL. No. 6
CYL. No. 8
CYL.
No. 6 cylinder at
compression TDC EXH
× ×
INT ×
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EM-222
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CAMSHAFT
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3. For the measured value are out of the standard, perform adjustment. Refer to EM-222, "ADJUSTMENT" .
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
Adjust valve clearance while engine is cold.
1. Thoroughly wipe off engine oil around adjusting shim using rag.
2. Rotate crankshaft to position cam nose on camshaft of valve that must be adjusted upward.
3. Using small screwdriver, turn the round hole of adjusting shim in the direction of the arrow.
CAUTION:
perform (the above procedure) during camshaft do not con-
tact with adjusting shim.
4. Install lifter stopper [SST: 10115120 (J38972-2)] as follows:
a. Except exhaust side of No. 7 and 8 cylinder;
i. Place camshaft pliers (SST) around camshaft as shown in the figure.
ii. Rotate camshaft pliers so that valve lifter is pushed down. CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage cam surface, valve lifter and cylin-
der head with camshaft pliers.
iii. Place lifter stopper between camshaft and the edge of valve lifter to retain valve lifter.
CAUTION:

Lifter stopper must be placed as close to camshaft
bracket as possible.

Be careful not to damage cam surface, valve lifter and
cylinder head with lifter stopper.
iv. Remove camshaft pliers. CAUTION:
Camshaft pliers should be removed by rotating it slowly
because lifter stopper hits and damages journal portion by
rotating camshaft pliers quickly.
b. Exhaust side of No. 7 and 8 cylinder; NOTE:
Exhaust side of No. 7 and 8 cylinder does not have space for installing camshaft pliers [SST: KV10115110
(J38972-1)]. therefore, install lifter stopper [SST: KV10115120 (J38972-2)] according to the following
instructions.
i. Rotate crankshaft to press cam nose to the adjusting part of valve lifter.
ii. Place lifter stopper between camshaft and the edge of valve lifter to retain valve lifter. CAUTION:

Lifter stopper must be placed as close to camshaft bracket as possible.

Be careful not to damage cam surface, valve lifter and cylinder head with lifter stopper.
iii. Rotate crankshaft slowly 180 degrees clockwise.
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EM-224
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CAMSHAFT
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Thickness of new adjusting shim can be identified by stamp
marks on the reverse side (inside the cylinder).
8. Install new adjusting shim using suitable tool.

Install with the surface on which the thickness is
stamped facing down.
9. Remove lifter stopper as follows:
a. Except exhaust side of No. 7 and 8 cylinder;
i. Perform same procedure for removal, place camshaft pliers (SST).
ii. Remove lifter stopper (SST).
iii. Remove camshaft pliers.
b. Exhaust side of No. 7 and 8 cylinder.

Rotate crankshaft slowly 180 degrees clockwise. then remove lifter stopper.
10. Manually turn crankshaft pulley a few turns.
11. Make sure that the valve clearance is within the standard. Refer to EM-219, "
INSPECTION" .
12. Install all removed parts in the reverse order of removal. Refer to EM-216, "
INSTALLATION" .
13. Warm up the engine, and check for unusual noise and vibration.
SEM873E
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PBIC1569E

OIL SEAL EM-225
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OIL SEALPFP:00100
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil SealABS006IM
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle. Refer to EM-240, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove camshaft relating to valve oil seal to be removed. Refer to EM-212, "
CAMSHAFT" .
3. Remove adjusting shims and valve lifters. Refer to EM-212, "
CAMSHAFT" .

Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
4. Turn crankshaft until the cylinder requiring new oil seals is at TDC. This will prevent valve from dropping into cylinder.
5. Remove valve collet.

Compress valve spring with valve spring compressor, attach-
ment and adapter (SST). Remove valve collet with magnetic
hand.
CAUTION:
When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.
6. Remove valve spring retainer and valve spring (with valve spring seat). CAUTION:
Do not remove valve spring seat from valve spring.
7. Remove valve oil seal using valve oil seal puller (SST).
INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil on new valve oil seal joint and seal lip.
2. Install valve oil seal.

Install with valve oil seal drift (SST) to match dimension in the
figure.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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EM-226
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OIL SEAL
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Removal and Installation of Front Oil SealABS006IN
REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts:

Front engine undercover

Radiator; Refer to CO-41, "RADIATOR"

Drive belt; Refer to EM-173, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Cooling fan; Refer to CO-49, "COOLING FAN" .

Rear plate cover; Refer to EM-185, "OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
2. Remove crankshaft pulley as follows:
a. Set ring gear stopper (SST).
b. Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt, and then pull crankshaft pulley with both hands to remove it.
CAUTION:

Do not remove crankshaft pulley bolt. Keep loosened
crankshaft pulley bolt in place to protect removed crank-
shaft pulley from dropping.

Do not remove balance weight (inner hexagon bolt) at the
front of crankshaft pulley.
3. Remove front oil seal using suitable tool. CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front cover and oil pump drive
spacer.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip of new front oil seal.
2. Install front oil seal.
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OIL SEAL EM-227
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Install front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown
in the figure.

Using front oil seal drift, press fit until the height of front oil
seal is level with the mounting surface.

Make sure the garter spring is in position and seal lips not
inverted.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage front cover and oil pump drive
spacer.

Press fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting oil seal.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil SealABS006IO
REMOVAL
1. Remove transmission (with transfer) assembly. Refer to AT- 2 7 0 , "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" .
a. Remove drive plate. Refer to EM-245, "
CYLINDER BLOCK" .
b. Remove engine rear plate. Refer to EM-245, "
CYLINDER BLOCK" .
2. Remove rear oil seal using suitable tool. CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage crankshaft and oil seal retainer
surface.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip of new rear oil seal.
2. Install rear oil seal.

Install rear oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown
in the figure.
SEM715A
Front oil seal drift
Outer diameter : 56 mm (2.20 in)
Inner diameter : 49 mm (1.93 in)
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SBIA0360E
SEM715A