2005 INFINITI FX35 torque

EM-242
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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8. Remove rear plate cover from oil pan. Then remove bolts fixing drive plate to torque converter. Refer to
EM-185, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" and AT- 2 7 0 , "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" .
9. Remove transmission joint bolts which pierce at oil pan lower rear side. Refer to AT- 2 7 0 , "
TRANSMIS-
SION ASSEMBLY" .
10. Disconnect steering lower joint at power steering gear assembly side, and release steering lower shaft. Refer to PS-12, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
11. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-7, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT" .

After disconnection, plug the opening on transmission side.
12. Remove front drive shaft (both side). Refer to FAX-12, "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
13. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT" .
14. Remove three way catalyst (both bank). Refer to EM-182, "
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY
CATALYST" .
Removal Work
1. Install engine slingers into front of cylinder head (left bank) and
front of cylinder head (right bank).
2. Lift with hoist and secure engine in position.
3. Use manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equivalently rigid tool such as transmission jack. Securely support bottom of suspension member and transmission.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting surface, secure a completely stable
condition.
4. Remove engine rear member mounting bolts.
5. Remove front suspension member mounting nuts with power tool. Refer to FSU-6, "
FRONT SUSPEN-
SION ASSEMBLY" .
6. Carefully lower jack, or raise lift to remove engine, transmission front final drive and front suspension member assembly. When
performing work, observe the following caution:
CAUTION:

Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.

Make sure that all connection points have been discon-
nected.

Keep in mind the center of vehicle gravity changes. If
necessary, use jack(s) to support vehicle at rear jacking
point(s) to prevent it from falling it off the lift. Slinger bolts:
:33.4 N·m (3.4 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
PBIC1556E
PBIC1557E

EM-250
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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2. Install each plug to the cylinder block. (Only screwed-type plugs
are shown in the figure.)

Apply sealant to the thread of each plug “A” and “D”.
Use Genuine High Strength Locking Sealant or equiva-
lent. Refer to GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PROD-
UCTS AND SEALANTS".

Apply sealant to the thread of each plug “B” and “C”.
Use Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to GI-
48, "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEAL-
ANTS".

Replace copper washers with new ones.

Tighten each plug as specified below.
3. Install main bearings and thrust bearings as follows:
a. Remove dust, dirt and oil on the bearing mating surfaces of cylinder block and main bearing caps.
b. Install thrust bearings to the both sides of the No. 3 journal hous- ing on cylinder block and main bearing cap

Install thrust bearings with the oil groove facing the crankshaft
arm (outside).

Install thrust bearing with a protrusion on one end on cylinder
block, and thrust bearing with a protrusion at center on main
bearing cap. Align each protrusion with mating notch.
c. Install main bearings paying attention to the direction.

Main bearing with oil hole and groove goes on cylinder block.
The one without them goes on main bearing cap.

Before installing main bearings, apply engine oil to the bear-
ing surface (inside). Do not apply engine oil to the back sur-
face, but thoroughly clean it.

When installing, align main bearing stopper protrusion to cut-
out of cylinder block and main bearing caps.

Ensure the oil holes on cylinder block and those on the corre-
sponding bearing are aligned.
4. Install pilot converter to crankshaft, if removed.

With drift [outer diameter: approx. 35 mm (1.38 in)], press-fit
as far as it will go.
PBIC1265E
Part Washer Tightening torque
A Yes 53.9 N·m (5.5 kg-m, 40 ft-lb)
B No 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
C Yes 62.7 N·m (6.4 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)
D Yes 62.7 N·m (6.4 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)
PBIC2368E
PBIC2369E
EMP0569D

EM-264
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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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 BIG END DIAMETER

Install connecting rod bearing cap without installing connecting
rod bearing, and tightening connecting rod bolts to the specified
torque. Refer to EM-249, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening proce-
dure.

Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod big end with
inside micrometer.

If out of the standard, replace connecting rod assembly.
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEARANCE
Connecting Rod Bushing Inner Diameter
Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bushing with inside
micrometer. 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

EM-266
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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Measure the distortion on the cylinder block upper face at some
different points in six directions with straightedge and feeler
gauge.

If it exceeds the limit, replace cylinder block.
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER

Install main bearing caps and main bearing without installing
main bearings, and tighten main bearing cap bolts to the speci-
fied torque. Refer to EM-249, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening
procedure.

Measure the inner diameter of main bearing housing with bore
gauge.

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

Using bore gauge, measure cylinder bore for wear, out-of-round
and taper at six 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.

Oversize piston is provided. When using oversize piston, re-
bore cylinder so that the clearance of the piston-to-cylinder bore
satisfies the standard.
CAUTION:
When using oversize piston, use oversize pistons for all
cylinders with oversize piston rings. Limit : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
SEM123C
Standard : 68.944 - 68.968 mm (2.7143 - 2.7153 in)
PBIC1643E
Standard inner diameter:
93.000 - 93.030 mm (3.6614 - 3.6626 in)
Wear limit: 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
Out-of-round (Difference between “X” and “Y”): 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
Taper limit (Difference between “A” and “C”):
0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
Oversize (OS) : 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
PBIC0123E
PBIC0124E

CYLINDER BLOCK EM-267
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Piston Skirt Diameter

Measure the outer diameter of piston skirt with micrometer.

Measure point “H” (Distance from the top): 42 mm (1.65 in)
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 the calculated value exceeds the limit, replace piston and piston pin assembly. Refer to EM-255, "HOW
TO SELECT PISTON" .
Re-boring Cylinder Bore
1. Cylinder bore size is determined by adding piston to cylinder bore clearance to piston skirt diameter.
2. Install main bearing caps and main bearing, 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 the specified piston to cylinder bore clearance.
5. Measure finished cylinder bore for the out-of-round and taper.
NOTE:
Measurement should be done after cylinder bore cools down.
CRANKSHAFT MAIN JOURNAL DIAMETER

Measure the outer diameter of crankshaft main journals with micrometer. Standard
: 92.980 - 93.010 mm (3.6606 - 3.6618 in)
PBIC0125E
PBIC0126E
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 skirt diameter as measured
B: Piston to cylinder bore clearance (standard value)
C: Honing allowance 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)

CYLINDER BLOCK EM-269
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CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Method by Calculation

Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and cap, and
tighten connecting rod bolts to the specified torque. Refer to
EM-249, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.

Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bearing with
inside micrometer.
(Bearing oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bearing inner diameter) –
(Crankshaft pin journal diameter)

If the calculated value exceeds the limit, select proper connecting rod bearing according to connecting rod
big end diameter and crankshaft pin journal diameter to obtain the specified bearing oil clearance. Refer
to EM-256, "
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEARING" .
Method of Using Plastigage

Remove oil and dust on crankshaft pin journal and the surfaces of each bearing completely.

Cut plastigage slightly shorter than the bearing width, and place it in crankshaft axial direction, avoiding oil
holes.

Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and cap, and tighten connecting rod bolts to the speci-
fied torque. Refer to EM-249, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate crankshaft.

Remove connecting rod bearing cap and bearing, and using
scale on plastigage bag, measure the plastigage width.
NOTE:
The procedure when the measured value exceeds the limit is
same as that described in the “Method by Calculation”. Standard : 0.020 - 0.045 mm (0.0008 - 0.0018 in)
(actual clearance)
Limit : 0.055 mm (0.0022 in)
PBIC1642E
PBIC1149E

EM-270
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Method by Calculation

Install main bearings to cylinder block and main bearing caps,
and tighten main bearing cap bolts with main bearing to the
specified torque. Refer to EM-249, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tighten-
ing procedure.

Measure the inner diameter of main bearing with bore gauge.
(Bearing clearance) = (Main bearing inner diameter) – (Crankshaft main journal diameter)

If the calculated value exceeds the limit, select proper main bearing according to main bearing inner diam-
eter and crankshaft main journal diameter to obtain the specified bearing oil clearance. Refer to EM-257,
"HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING" .
Method of Using Plastigage

Remove oil and dust on crankshaft main journal and the surfaces of each bearing completely.

Cut plastigage slightly shorter than the bearing width, and place it in crankshaft axial direction, avoiding oil
holes.

Install main bearings to cylinder block and main bearing caps, and tighten main bearing bolts with main
bearing to the specified torque. Refer to EM-249, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate crankshaft.

Remove main bearing caps and bearings, and using scale on
plastigage bag, measure the plastigage width.
NOTE:
The procedure when the measured value exceeds the limit is
same as that described in the “Method by Calculation”.
PBIC1644E
Standard
No . 1 and 5 journal : 0.001 - 0.011 mm (0.00004 - 0.0004 in)
No. 2, 3 and 4 journal : 0.007 - 0.017 mm (0.0003 - 0.0007 in)
Limit No . 1 and 5 journal : 0.021 mm (0.0008 in)
No. 2, 3 and 4 journal : 0.027 mm (0.0011 in)
PBIC1149E

CYLINDER BLOCK EM-271
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CRUSH HEIGHT OF MAIN BEARING

When main bearing cap is removed after being tightened to the
specified torque with main bearings installed, the tip end of bear-
ing must protrude. Refer to EM-249, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tight-
ening procedure.

If the standard is not met, replace main bearings.
CRUSH HEIGHT OF CONNECTING ROD BEARING

When connecting rod bearing cap is removed after being tight-
ened to the specified torque with connecting rod bearings
installed, the tip end of bearing must protrude. Refer to EM-249,
"ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.

If the standard is not met, replace connecting rod bearings.
DRIVE PLATE

Check drive plate and signal plate for deformation or cracks.
CAUTION:

Do not disassemble drive plate.

Do not place drive plate with signal plate facing down.

When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or
scratch it.

Handle signal plate in a manner that prevents it from
becoming magnetized.

If anything is found, replace drive plate. Standard : There must be crush height.
SEM502G
Standard : There must be crush height.
PBIC1646E
PBIC2367E