2005 INFINITI FX35 service

LU-2Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
OIL COOLER .........................................................
... 29
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 29
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 29
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 30
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 30
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 30
OIL PUMP .............................................................. ... 31
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 31
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 31
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 31 INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION .............
... 32
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 32
DISASSEMBLY ................................................. ... 32
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 32
ASSEMBLY ....................................................... ... 33
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 34
Standard and Limit ............................................... ... 34
OIL PRESSURE ............................................... ... 34
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) ..... ... 34
OIL PUMP ......................................................... ... 34
REGULATOR VALVE ........................................ ... 34

LU-4
[VQ35DE]
PREPARATION
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsABS004SQ
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsABS004SR
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
ST25051001
(J25695-1)
Oil pressure gauge Measuring oil pressure
Maximum measuring range: 2,452 kPa (25
kg-cm
2 , 356 psi)
ST25052000
(J25695-2)
Hose Adapting oil pressure gauge to oil pan (upper)
KV10115801
(J38956)
Oil filter wrench Removing and installing oil filter
a: 64.3 mm (2.531 in)
WS39930000
(—)
Tube presser Pressing tube of liquid gasket
NT050
S-NT559
S-NT375
NT052
Tool name
Description
Power tools Loosening nuts and bolts
Deep socket Removing and installing oil pressure switch
(2WD model)
a: 26 mm (1.02 in)
PBIC0190E
PBIC2072E

LU-20
[VQ35DE]
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitABS004T0
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
*: Engine oil temperature at 80°C (176 °F)
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
OIL PUMP
Unit: mm (in)
REGULATOR VALVE
Unit: mm (in)
Engine speed (rpm)
Approximate discharge pressure* [kPa (kg/cm
2 , psi)]
Idle speed More than 98 (1.0, 14) 2,000 More than 294 (3.0, 43)
Drain and refill With oil filter change 4.7 (5, 4-1/8)
Without oil filter change 4.4 (4-5/8, 3-7/8)
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5.4 (5-3/4, 4-3/4)
Oil pump body to oil pump outer rotor radial clearance 0.114 - 0.260 (0.004 - 0.010)
Oil pump inner rotor to oil pump outer rotor tip clearance Below 0.180 (0.007)
Oil pump body to oil pump inner rotor axial clearance 0.030 - 0.070 (0.001 - 0.003)
Oil pump body to oil pump outer rotor axial clearance 0.050 - 0.110 (0.002 - 0.004)
Oil pump inner rotor to brazed portion of housing clearance 0.045 - 0.091 (0.0018 - 0.0036)
Regulator valve to oil pump cover clearance 0.040 - 0.097 (0.0016 - 0.0038)

LU-22
[VK45DE]
PREPARATION
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsABS006J0
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsABS006J1
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
ST25051001
(J25695-1)
Oil pressure gauge Measuring oil pressure
Maximum measuring range:
2,452 kPa (25 kg/cm
2 , 356 psi)
ST25052000
(J25695-2)
Hose Adapting oil pressure gauge to cylinder block
KV10115801
(J38956)
Oil filter wrench Removing and installing oil filter
a: 64.3 (2.531 in)
WS39930000
(—)
Tube presser Pressing the tube of liquid gasket
S-NT050
S-NT559
S-NT375
S-NT052
Tool name
Description
Power tool Loosening nuts and bolts
Deep socket Removing and installing oil pressure switch
a: 27 mm (1.06 in)
PBIC0190E
PBIC2072E

LU-34
[VK45DE]
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitABS006J9
OIL PRESSURE
*: Engine oil temperature at 80°C (176 °F)
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
Unit: (US qt, Imp qt)
OIL PUMP
Unit: mm (in)
REGULATOR VALVE
Unit: mm (in)
Engine speed
rpm Approximate discharge oil pressure*
kPa (kg/cm
2 , psi)
Idle speed 2,000 More than 98 (1.0, 14)
More than 294 (3.0, 43)
Drain and refill With oil filter change 6.4 (6-3/4, 5-5/8)
Without oil filter change 5.8 (6-1/8, 5-1/8)
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 7.2 (7-5/8, 6-3/8)
Oil pump body to oil pump outer rotor radial clearance 0.114 - 0.200 (0.0045 - 0.0079)
Oil pump inner rotor to oil pump outer rotor tip clearance Below 0.180 (0.0071)
Oil pump body to oil pump inner rotor axial clearance 0.030 - 0.070 (0.0012 - 0.0028)
Oil pump body to oil pump outer rotor axial clearance 0.030 - 0.090 (0.0012 - 0.0035)
Oil pump inner rotor to oil pump body clearance 0.045 - 0.091 (0.0018 - 0.0036)
Regulator valve to oil pump body clearance 0.040 - 0.097 (0.0016 - 0.0038)

MA-1
MAINTENANCE
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CONTENTS
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MAINTENANCE
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE .................................. ..... 4
Explanation of General Maintenance .................. ..... 4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .................................. ..... 7
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance .................. ..... 7
Schedule 1 .......................................................... ..... 8
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ............................................................. ..... 8
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE .......... ..... 9
Schedule 2 .......................................................... ... 10
EMISSION COMTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ............................................................. ... 10
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE .......... .... 11
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ... ... 12
Fluids and Lubricants .......................................... ... 12
SAE Viscosity Number ........................................ ... 13
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL ................................. ... 13
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio ...................... ... 13
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE) ...... ... 14
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ... 14
Drive Belts Tension Adjustment .......................... ... 14
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT ..................................................... ... 15
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT .............................. ... 15
Changing Engine Coolant ................................... ... 15
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... ... 15
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ..................... ... 16
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 17
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................ ... 17
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ................................. ... 18
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE .................................. ... 18
Changing Engine Oil ........................................... ... 18
Changing Oil Filter .............................................. ... 19
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 19
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............ ... 20
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) .. ... 20
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 20 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................
... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 21
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines ............................... ... 21
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE) ...... ... 22
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ... 22
Tension Adjustment ............................................. ... 22
Changing Engine Coolant .................................... ... 22
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ....................... ... 23
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... ... 23
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 24
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................ ... 25
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ................................. ... 25
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE .................................. ... 25
Changing Engine Oil ............................................ ... 25
Changing Oil Filter ............................................... ... 26
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 26
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 27
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ... ... 27
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 27
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 28
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines ............................... ... 28
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................ ... 29
Checking Exhaust System ................................... ... 29
Checking A/T Fluid .............................................. ... 29
Changing A/T Fluid .............................................. ... 31
Checking Transfer Fluid ...................................... ... 31
Changing Transfer Fluid ...................................... ... 32
Checking Propeller Shaft ..................................... ... 32
Checking Differential Gear Oil ............................. ... 32
Changing Differential Gear Oil ............................. ... 33
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type) .......... ... 33
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 33
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT .................. ... 33
Tire Rotation ........................................................ ... 35
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks ............... ... 35
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ...................... ... 35
Changing Brake Fluid .......................................... ... 35
Checking Disc Brake ........................................... ... 36

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ROTOR .............................................................
... 36
CALIPER .......................................................... ... 36
PAD .................................................................. ... 36
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage .................. ... 36
STEERING GEAR ............................................ ... 36
STEERING LINKAGE ....................................... ... 36
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines ........... ... 37
Axle and Suspension Parts .................................. ... 37
Drive Shaft ........................................................... ... 38
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latch ......... ... 38
Checking Seat Belt, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors
and Adjusters ....................................................... ... 39
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 40
Standard and Limit ............................................... ... 40
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VQ35DE) ... 40
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VK45DE) ... 40
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI- MATE) (VQ35DE) .............................................
... 40
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) (VK45DE) .............................................. ... 40
RADIATOR ........................................................ ... 40
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
(VQ35DE) ......................................................... ... 40
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
(VK45DE) .......................................................... ... 41
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
(VQ35DE) ......................................................... ... 41
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
(VK45DE) .......................................................... ... 41
WHEEL BALANCE ........................................... ... 41

PREPARATION MA-3
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MA
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsALS000G2
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsALS000G3
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
KV10115801
(J38956)
Oil filter wrench Removing and installing oil filter
a: 64.3 mm (2.531 in)
S-NT375
Tool name
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Power tool
(—) Loosening nuts and bolts
Spark plug wrench
(—) Removing and installing spark plug
Belt tension gauge
(BT3373-F) Checking drive belt tension (VQ35DE)
PBIC0190E
S-NT047
AMA126