2005 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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INFINITI FX35 2005  Service Manual EM-262
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Inspection After DisassemblyABS006IW
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY
Measure the clearance between thrust bearings and crankshaft 
arm when crankshaft i

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When replacing piston and piston pin assembly, refer to EM-255, "HOW TO SELECT PISTON" . 
NOTE:
Pis

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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

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Piston Pin Outer Diameter
Measure the outer diameter of piston pin with micrometer.
Connecting Rod Bu

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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

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Piston Skirt Diameter
Measure the outer diameter of piston skirt with micrometer.
Measure point “

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If out of the standard, measure the main bearing oil clearance. Then use undersize bearing. Refer to EM-
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CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE 
Method by Calculation
Install connecting rod bearings to conne