2005 INFINITI FX35 checking oil

EC-1054
[VK45DE]
DTC P0420, P0430 THREE WAY CATALYST FUNCTION
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6. CHECK FUNCTION OF IGNITION COIL-I
CAUTION:
Do the following procedure in the place where ventilation is good without the combustible.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove fuel pump fuse in IPDM E/R to release fuel pressure.
NOTE:
Do not use CONSULT-II to release fuel pressure, or fuel pres-
sure applies again during the following procedure.
3. Start engine.
4. After engine stalls, crank it two or three times to release all fuel pressure.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF.
6. Remove all ignition coil harness connectors to avoid the electri- cal discharge from the ignition coils.
7. Remove ignition coil and spark plug of the cylinder to be checked.
8. Crank engine for five seconds or more to remove combustion gas in the cylinder.
9. Connect spark plug and harness connector to ignition coil.
10. Fix ignition coil using a rope etc. with gap of 13 - 17 mm between the edge of the spark plug and grounded metal portion
as shown in the figure.
11. Crank engine for about three seconds, and check whether spark is generated between the spark plug and the grounded metal
portion.
CAUTION:

Do not approach to the spark plug and the ignition coil
within 50cm. Be careful not to get an electrical shock
while checking, because the electrical discharge voltage
becomes 20kV or more.

It might cause to damage the ignition coil if the gap of 17 mm or more is taken.
NOTE:
When the gap is 13 mm or less, the spark might be generated even if the coil is malfunctioning.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> GO TO 7.
7. CHECK FUNCTION OF IGNITION COIL-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect spark plug and connect a known-good spark plug.
3. Crank engine for about three seconds, and recheck whether spark is generated between the spark plug and the grounded metal portion.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Check ignition coil, power transistor and their circuits. Refer to EC-1339
.
Spark should be generated.
PBIB1482E
PBIB2325E
Spark should be generated.

EC-1350
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IGNITION SIGNAL
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7. Remove fuel pump fuse in IPDM E/R to release fuel pressure.
NOTE:
Do not use CONSULT-II to release fuel pressure, or fuel pres-
sure applies again during the following procedure.
8. Start engine.
9. After engine stalls, crank it two or three times to release all fuel pressure.
10. Turn ignition switch OFF.
11. Remove all ignition coil harness connectors to avoid the electri- cal discharge from the ignition coils.
12. Remove ignition coil and spark plug of the cylinder to be checked.
13. Crank engine for five seconds or more to remove combustion gas in the cylinder.
14. Connect spark plug and harness connector to ignition coil.
15. Fix ignition coil using a rope etc. with gap of 13 - 17 mm between the edge of the spark plug and grounded metal portion
as shown in the figure.
16. Crank engine for about three seconds, and check whether spark is generated between the spark plug and the grounded metal
portion.
CAUTION:

Do not approach to the spark plug and the ignition coil
within 50cm. Be careful not to get an electrical shock
while checking, because the electrical discharge voltage
becomes 20kV or more.

It might cause to damage the ignition coil if the gap of 17 mm or more is taken.
NOTE:
When the gap is 13 mm or less, the spark might be generated even if the coil is malfunctioning.
17. If NG, replace ignition coil with power transistor.
CONDENSER
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect condenser harness connector.
3. Check resistance between condenser terminals 1 and 2.
Removal and InstallationABS007WU
IGNITION COIL WITH POWER TRANSISTOR
Refer to EM-189, "IGNITION COIL" .
Spark should be generated.
PBIB1482E
PBIB2325E
Resistance: Above 1 M
Ω at 25 °C (77 °F)
PBIB0794E

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ENGINE MECHANICAL
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect ..................................... ..... 5
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................ ..... 5
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant and Engine
Oil ........................................................................ ..... 5
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ......... ..... 5
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ........ ..... 5
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment .................................................................... ..... 5
Precautions for Assembly and Installation .......... ..... 6
Precautions for Angle Tightening ........................ ..... 6
Precautions for Liquid Gasket ............................. ..... 6
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ..... ..... 6
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 6
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 8
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 8
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ... 10
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ... 13
NVH Troubleshooting — Engine Noise ............... ... 13
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. .................................................. ... 14
DRIVE BELTS ........................................................ ... 15
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ... 15
Tension Adjustment ............................................. ... 15
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT ..................................................... ... 16
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT .............................. ... 16
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 16
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 16
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................ ... 17
Components ........................................................ ... 17
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 17
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 17
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 17 INSTALLATION ................................................
... 18
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ................................. ... 18
INSPECTION ................................................... ... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 18
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR ....................... ... 19
Components ........................................................ ... 19
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 19
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 19
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 22
INTAKE MANIFOLD .............................................. ... 24
Components ........................................................ ... 24
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 24
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 24
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 25
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATA-
LYST ....................................................................... ... 26
Components ........................................................ ... 26
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 26
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 26
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 28
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 28
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER .............................. ... 30
Components (2WD Model) .................................. ... 30
Removal and Installation (2WD Model) ............... ... 30
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 30
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 32
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 32
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 35
Components (AWD Model) .................................. ... 35
Removal and Installation (AWD Model) ............... ... 36
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 36
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 38
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 38
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 41

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IGNITION COIL ......................................................
... 42
Components ........................................................ ... 42
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 42
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 42
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 42
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) .......... ... 43
Components ........................................................ ... 43
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 43
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 43
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 43
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 44
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ..................... ... 45
Components ........................................................ ... 45
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 45
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 45
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 47
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 50
ROCKER COVER .................................................. ... 51
Components ........................................................ ... 51
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 51
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 51
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 52
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE .............................. ... 54
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 54
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 54
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 58
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 63
TIMING CHAIN ....................................................... ... 64
Components ........................................................ ... 64
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 65
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 65
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 72
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 73
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 82
CAMSHAFT ............................................................ ... 84
Components ........................................................ ... 84
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 85
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 85
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 86
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 89
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 92
Valve Clearance ................................................... ... 93
INSPECTION .................................................... ... 93
ADJUSTMENT ................................................. ... 96
OIL SEAL ............................................................... ... 97
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal .......... ... 97
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 97
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 97
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal .......... ... 98
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 98
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 98
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal ........... ... 98
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 98
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 99
CYLINDER HEAD .................................................. .100
On-Vehicle Service .............................................. .100
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE ...... .100
Components ........................................................ .101 Removal and Installation ......................................
.101
REMOVAL ......................................................... .101
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... .102
INSTALLATION ................................................. .103
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .104
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. .105
COMPONENTS ................................................ .105
DISASSEMBLY ................................................. .105
ASSEMBLY ....................................................... .106
Inspection After Disassembly ............................... .107
VALVE DIMENSIONS ....................................... .107
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE ........................... .107
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT ...................... .108
VALVE SEAT CONTACT ................................... .109
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT ......................... .109
VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS ...................... .110
VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE
SPRING PRESSURE LOAD ............................. . 111
ENGINE ASSEMBLY .............................................. .112
Components (2WD Model) .................................. .112
Removal and Installation (2WD Model) ............... .112
REMOVAL ......................................................... .113
INSTALLATION ................................................. .115
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .116
Components (AWD Model) .................................. .117
Removal and Installation (AWD Model) ............... .117
REMOVAL ......................................................... .118
INSTALLATION ................................................. .120
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .121
CYLINDER BLOCK ................................................ .122
Components ......................................................... .122
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. .123
DISASSEMBLY ................................................. .123
ASSEMBLY ....................................................... .128
How to Select Piston and Bearing ....................... .135
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .135
HOW TO SELECT PISTON .............................. .135
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEAR-
ING .................................................................... .136
HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING ................. .137
Inspection After Disassembly ............................... .140
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY ............................... .140
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE ........ .140
PISTON TO PISTON PIN OIL CLEARANCE .... .140
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE .................. .141
PISTON RING END GAP ................................. .141
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION .... .142
CONNECTING ROD BIG END DIAMETER ..... .142
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE ................................................................ .142
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION ................... .143
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER .144
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE . .144
CRANKSHAFT MAIN JOURNAL DIAMETER .. .145
CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER ..... .146
CRANKSHAFT OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER .146
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT ................................. .146
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEAR-

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. 146
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE ................. . 147
MAIN BEARING CRUSH HEIGHT ................... . 148
CONNECTING ROD BEARING CRUSH
HEIGHT ............................................................ . 148
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT OUTER DIAMETER . 148
CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER DIAMETER . 149
DRIVE PLATE .................................................. . 149
OIL JET ............................................................ . 149
OIL JET RELIEF VALVE .................................. . 149
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... . 150
Standard and Limit .............................................. . 150
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................... . 150
DRIVE BELT .................................................... . 151
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR, INTAKE
MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD ........ . 151
SPARK PLUG .................................................. . 151
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING ....... . 152
CYLINDER HEAD ............................................ . 154
CYLINDER BLOCK .......................................... . 157
PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN ..... . 158
CONNECTING ROD ........................................ . 159
CRANKSHAFT ................................................. . 160
MAIN BEARING ............................................... . 161
CONNECTING ROD BEARING ....................... . 162
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PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... . 163
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect ..................................... . 163
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................ . 163
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant and Engine
Oil ........................................................................ . 163
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ......... . 163
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ........ . 163
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment .................................................................... . 163
Precautions for Assembly and Installation .......... . 163
Parts Requiring Angle Tightening ........................ . 164
Precautions for Liquid Gasket ............................. . 164
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ..... . 164
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE . 164
PREPARATION ...................................................... . 166
Special Service Tools .......................................... . 166
Commercial Service Tools ................................... . 168
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... . 170
NVH Troubleshooting — Engine Noise ............... . 170
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. .................................................. . 171
ENGINE ROOM COVER ....................................... . 172
Components ........................................................ . 172
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 172
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 172
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 172
DRIVE BELTS ........................................................ . 173
Components ........................................................ . 173 Checking Drive Belts ...........................................
.173
Tension Adjustment ............................................. .173
Removal and Installation ..................................... .173
REMOVAL ........................................................ .173
INSTALLATION ................................................ .174
Components ........................................................ .175
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner and Idler Pulley .......... .175
REMOVAL ........................................................ .175
INSTALLATION ................................................ .175
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................ .176
Components ........................................................ .176
Removal and Installation ..................................... .176
REMOVAL ........................................................ .176
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... .177
INSTALLATION ................................................ .177
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ................................. .177
REMOVAL ........................................................ .177
INSTALLATION ................................................ .177
INTAKE MANIFOLD .............................................. .178
Components ........................................................ .178
Removal and Installation ..................................... .179
REMOVAL ........................................................ .179
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... .180
INSTALLATION ................................................ .180
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .181
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATA-
LYST ....................................................................... .182
Components ........................................................ .182
Removal and Installation ..................................... .182
REMOVAL ........................................................ .182
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... .184
INSTALLATION ................................................ .184
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER .............................. .185
Components ........................................................ .185
Removal and Installation ..................................... .185
REMOVAL ........................................................ .185
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... .187
INSTALLATION ................................................ .187
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .188
IGNITION COIL ...................................................... .189
Components ........................................................ .189
Removal and Installation ..................................... .189
REMOVAL ........................................................ .189
INSTALLATION ................................................ .189
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) .......... .190
Components ........................................................ .190
Removal and Installation ..................................... .190
REMOVAL ........................................................ .190
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... .190
INSTALLATION ................................................ .191
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ..................... .192
Components ........................................................ .192
Removal and Installation ..................................... .192
REMOVAL ........................................................ .192
INSTALLATION ................................................ .194
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .196

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ROCKER COVER ..................................................
.197
Components ........................................................ .197
Removal and Installation ..................................... .197
REMOVAL ........................................................ .197
INSTALLATION ................................................. .199
TIMING CHAIN ....................................................... .200
Components ........................................................ .200
Removal and Installation ..................................... .201
REMOVAL ........................................................ .201
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... .205
INSTALLATION ................................................. .205
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .211
CAMSHAFT ............................................................ .212
Components ........................................................ .212
Removal and Installation ..................................... .212
REMOVAL ........................................................ .212
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... .213
INSTALLATION ................................................. .216
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .218
Valve Clearance ................................................... .219
INSPECTION .................................................... .219
ADJUSTMENT ................................................. .222
OIL SEAL ............................................................... .225
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal .......... .225
REMOVAL ........................................................ .225
INSTALLATION ................................................. .225
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal .......... .226
REMOVAL ........................................................ .226
INSTALLATION ................................................. .226
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal ........... .227
REMOVAL ........................................................ .227
INSTALLATION ................................................. .227
CYLINDER HEAD .................................................. .229
On-Vehicle Service .............................................. .229
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE ...... .229
Components ........................................................ .230
Removal and Installation ..................................... .230
REMOVAL ........................................................ .230
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... .231
INSTALLATION ................................................. .231
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. .233
COMPONENTS ................................................ .233
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ .233
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... .234
Inspection After Disassembly .............................. .235
VALVE DIMENSIONS ....................................... .235
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE ........................... .236
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT ...................... .236
VALVE SEAT CONTACT .................................. .238
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT ........................ .238
VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS ...................... .239
VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE
SPRING PRESSURE LOAD ............................ .239 ENGINE ASSEMBLY ..............................................
.240
Components ......................................................... .240
Removal and Installation ...................................... .240
REMOVAL ......................................................... .240
INSTALLATION ................................................. .243
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .243
CYLINDER BLOCK ................................................ .245
Components ......................................................... .245
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. .246
DISASSEMBLY ................................................. .246
ASSEMBLY ....................................................... .249
How to Select Piston and Bearing ....................... .255
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .255
HOW TO SELECT PISTON .............................. .255
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEAR-
ING .................................................................... .256
HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING ................. .257
Inspection After Disassembly ............................... .262
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY ............................... .262
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE ........ .262
PISTON TO PISTON PIN OIL CLEARANCE .... .262
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE .................. .263
PISTON RING END GAP ................................. .263
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION .... .264
CONNECTING ROD BIG END DIAMETER ..... .264
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE ................................................................ .264
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION ................... .265
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER .266
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE . .266
CRANKSHAFT MAIN JOURNAL DIAMETER .. .267
CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER ..... .268
CRANKSHAFT OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER .268
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT ................................. .268
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE ................................................................ .269
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE .................. .270
CRUSH HEIGHT OF MAIN BEARING ............. .271
CRUSH HEIGHT OF CONNECTING ROD
BEARING .......................................................... .271
DRIVE PLATE ................................................... .271
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... .272
Standard and Limit ............................................... .272
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................... .272
DRIVE BELTS ................................................... .272
INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANI-
FOLD ................................................................ .272
SPARK PLUG ................................................... .273
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING ........ .273
CYLINDER HEAD ............................................. .275
CYLINDER BLOCK ........................................... .278
PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN ..... .279
CONNECTING ROD ......................................... .280
CRANKSHAFT .................................................. .281
MAIN BEARING ................................................ .283
CONNECTING ROD BEARING ........................ .284

EM-10
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PREPARATION
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Commercial Service ToolsABS004TU
KV10114400
(J38365)
Heated oxygen sensor wrench Loosening or tightening air fuel ratio sensor 1
a: 22 mm (0.87 in)
KV10117700
(J44716)
Ring gear stopper Removing and installing crankshaft pulley
10006 31U00
(—)
Engine rear slinger Removing and installing oil pan (upper) for on
vehicle service
—
(J-45488)
Quick connector release Removing fuel tube quick connectors in
engine room
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
NT636
NT822
SBIA0530E
PBIC0198E
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
(—)
Power tool Loosening nuts and bolts
(BT3373-F)
Belt tension gauge Checking drive belt tension
PBIC0190E
AMA126

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DRIVE BELTSPFP:02117
Checking Drive BeltsABS004TX
WARNING:
Be sure to perform when engine is stopped.
1. Inspect belts for cracks, fraying, wear and oil. If necessary, replace.
2. Inspect drive belt deflection or tension at a point on belt midway between pulleys.

Inspection should be done only when engine is cold, or over
30 minutes after engine is stopped.

Measure the belt tension with belt tension gauge (Commercial
service tool: BT3373-F or equivalent) at points marked
shown in the figure.

When measuring the deflection, apply 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at
the marked point.

Adjust if the belt deflection exceeds the limit or if the belt ten-
sion is not within specifications.
CAUTION:

When checking the belt deflection or the tension immediately after installation, first adjust it to
the specified value. Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified
value to avoid variation in deflection between pulleys.

Tighten idler pulley lock nut by hand and measure the deflection or the tension without loose-
ness.
Belt Deflection and Tension
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on belt.
Tension AdjustmentABS004TY
CAUTION:

When belt is replaced with a new one, adjust it to value for “New belt” to accommodate for insuffi-
cient adaptability with pulley grooves.

When deflection or tension of belt being used exceeds “Limit”, adjust it to value for “After adjust-
ment”.

When checking belt deflection or tension immediately after installation, first adjust it to the speci-
fied value. Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified value to
avoid variation in deflection between pulleys.

When installing belt, make sure that it is correctly engaged with pulley grooves.

Keep engine oil, working fluid and engine coolant away from belt and pulley grooves.

Do not twist or bend belt excessively.
KBIA1731J
Items Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt New belt Used belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment Limit After adjustment
Alternator and
power steering
oil pump belt 7 (0.28)
4 - 5
(0.16 - 0.20) 3.5 - 4.5
(0.138 - 0.177) 294 (30, 66) 730 - 818
(74.5 - 83.4, 164 - 184) 838 - 926
(85.5 - 94.5, 188 - 208)
A/C compressor
belt 12 (0.47) 9 - 10
(0.35 - 0.39) 8 - 9
(0.31 - 0.35) 196 (20, 44) 348 - 436
(35.5 - 44.5, 78 - 98) 470 - 559
(47.9 - 57.0, 106 - 126)
Applied pushing
force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) —
Portion
Belt tightening method for adjustment
Alternator and power steering oil pump belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
A/C compressor belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley