EM-54
[VQ35DE]
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE
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FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASEPFP:13599
Removal and InstallationABS004X0
NOTE:
This section describes removal/installation procedure of front timing chain case and timing chain related
parts without removing oil pan (upper) on the vehicle.
When oil pan (upper) needs to be removed or installed, or when rear timing chain case is removed or
installed, remove oil pans (upper and lower) first. Then remove front timing chain case, timing chain
related parts, and rear timing chain case in this order, and install in reverse order of removal. Refer to EM-
64, "TIMING CHAIN" .
Refer to EM-64, "TIMING CHAIN" for component parts location.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery terminal. Refer to SC-4, "BATTERY" .
2. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
3. Remove air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
4. Remove front and rear engine undercover with power tool.
5. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-99, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
6. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
7. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
8. Separate engine harnesses removing their brackets from front timing chain case.
9. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
10. Remove intake manifold collectors (upper and lower). Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLEC-
TOR" .
11. Remove power steering oil pump from bracket with piping connected, and temporarily secure it aside. Refer to PS-31, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
12. Remove power steering oil pump bracket. Refer to PS-31, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
13. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-23, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
14. Remove water bypass hose, water hose clamp and idler pulley bracket from front timing chain case.
15. Remove intake valve timing control covers.
Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the fig-
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U s e t h e s e a l c u t t e r [ S S T: K V 1 0 1111 0 0 ( J 3 7 2 2 8 ) ] t o c u t l i q u i d
gasket for removal.
CAUTION:
Shaft is internally jointed with camshaft sprocket (INT) cen-
ter hole. When removing, keep it horizontal until it is com-
pletely disconnected.
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Removal and InstallationABS004XE
NOTE:
This section describes procedures for removing/installing front timing chain case and timing chain related
parts, and rear timing chain case, when oil pan (upper) needs to be removed/installed for engine overhaul,
etc.
To remove/install front timing chain case, timing chain, and its related parts without removing oil pan
(upper), refer to EM-54, "
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE" .
REMOVAL
1. Remove front tire.
2. Disconnect negative battery terminal.
3. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
4. Remove air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
5. Remove front and rear engine undercover with power tool.
6. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-99, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
7. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
8. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
9. Remove engine harnesses.
10. Remove intake manifold collectors (upper and lower). Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLEC-
TOR" .
11. Remove radiator cooling fan assembly. Refer to CO-21, "
COOLING FAN" .
12. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
13. Remove A/C compressor from bracket with piping connected, and temporarily secure it aside. Refer to ATC-140, "
Components" .
14. Remove power steering oil pump from bracket with piping connected, and temporarily secure it aside. Refer to PS-31, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
15. Remove power steering oil pump bracket. Refer to PS-31, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
16. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-23, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
17. Remove water bypass hose, water hose clamp and idler pulley bracket from front timing chain case.
18. Remove intake valve timing control covers.
1. Timing chain tensioner (secondary) 2. Internal chain guide 3. Timing chain tensioner (secondary)
4. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 5. Timing chain (secondary) 6. Timing chain (primary)
7. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 8. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 9. Timing chain (secondary)
10. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 11. Slack guide 12. Crankshaft sprocket
13. Timing chain tensioner (primary) 14. Intake valve timing control cover 15. Collared O-ring
16. O-ring 17. Chain tensioner cover 18. Intake valve timing control cover
19. Water hose clamp 20. Idler pulley bracket 21. Idler pulley
22. Crankshaft pulley 23. Front oil seal 24. Idler pulley
25. A/C compressor bracket 26. Water pump cover 27. Bracket
28. Front timing chain case 29. Bracket 30. Rear timing chain case
31. O-ring 32. Tension guide 33. Water drain plug (front side)
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FAX-17
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7. Install housing to spider assembly. Apply Nissan genuine grease
or equivalent to housing.
8. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by*
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
9. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:
Boot may break if boot installation length is less than standard value.
Take care not to touch the tip of screwdriver to inside surface of boot.
10. Install new larger and smaller boot bands securely.
a. For one-touch clamp band: NOTE:
Discard old boot bands; replace with new ones with a suitable
tool.
Secure boot band so that dimension “M” shown bellow right
satisfies the following:
b. For low profile type band: Grease amount : 95
− 105 g (3.35 − 3.70 oz)
SDIA1445E
Boot installation Length “L ”:
95 − 97 mm (3.74 − 3.82 in)SDIA1126E
RAC1133D
Large diameter side : 3.0 mm (0.118 in)
Small diameter side : 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FAX-23
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7. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown
in the figure.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by*
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
8. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:
Boot may break if boot installation length is less than standard value.
Take care not to touch the tip of screwdriver to inside surface of boot.
9. Install new larger and smaller boot bands securely.
a. For one-touch clamp band: NOTE:
Discard old boot bands; replace with new ones with a suitable
tool.
Secure boot band so that dimension “M” shown bellow right
satisfies the following:
b. For low profile type band:
i. Set boot band in the specified grooves. Fit band's pawl to the grooves and tack them. Boot installation Length “L ”:
157.8 − 159.8 mm (6.21 − 6.29 in)
SDIA1737E
RAC1133D
Large diameter side : 3.0 mm (0.118 in)
Small diameter side : 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
DSF0047D
SDIA3053J
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FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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Removal and Installation (VK45DE Models)ADS0019Q
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove three way catalyst (right bank). Refer to EM-182, "EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY
CATALYST" .
2. Remove stabilizer assembly with power tool. Refer to FSU-16, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
3. Remove steering gearbox mounting bolts with power tool. Refer to PS-19, "
POWER STEERING GEAR
AND LINKAGE" .
4. Remove front drive shaft both. Refer to FAX-12, "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
5. Remove side shaft assembly.
6. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT" .
7. Remove front suspension member with power tool. Refer to FSU-17, "
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
8. Remove engine wire harness clamp bolts from front final drive.
9. Remove breather hose and tube.
10. Remove mounting bolts and remove front final drive assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to FFD-14, "COMPONENTS" about each tightening torque.
When installing side shaft, apply multi-purpose grease to contact surface of side shaft and side shaft oil
seal.
1. Front final drive assembly 2. Side shaft 3. Bushing
4. Front propeller shaft 5. Breather tube 6. Breather hose
7. Breather connector 8. Harness bracket
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REMOVAL
1. Set an engine slinger to engine, then suspend engine.
2. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
3. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-
20, "FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
4. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from strut assembly.
5. Remove disc rotor.
6. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly. CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
7. Remove undercover with power tool.
8. Remove front cross bar.
9. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to PS-41, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
10. Remove cotter pin at steering outer socket, then loosen mount- ing nut.
11. Use a ball joint remover (SST) to remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to
threads and to prevent ball joint remover (SST) from com-
ing off.
12. Remove mounting bolts of steering gear with power tool, then hang steering gear on vehicle. Refer to PS-19, "
POWER
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
13. Remove front final drive side of drive shaft with power tool. (For AWD models) Refer to FAX-12, "
Removal and Installation (Left
Side)" , FA X - 1 3 , "Removal and Installation (Right Side)" .
14. Set jack under front suspension member.
15. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steering knuckle with power tool.
1. Strut upper plate 2. Strut spacer 3. Mounting insulator
4. Mounting insulator bracket 5. Mounting bearing 6. Spring upper seat
7. Spring upper rubber seat 8. Coil spring 9. Spring lower rubber seat
10. Bound bumper 11. Strut 12. Steering knuckle
13. Front suspension member 14. Transverse link 15. Stabilizer bar
16. Stabilizer bushing 17. Stabilizer clamp 18. Stabilizer connecting rod
19. Front cross bar 20. Cotter pin
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SEIA0329E
SDIA1434E
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
DescriptionAAS000EV
Observe the following precautions to ensure safe and proper servicing. These precautions are not
described in each individual section.
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
AAS000EW
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM -
NATS) (If Equipped)
AAS000EX
NVIS/IVIS (NATS) will immobilize the engine if someone tries to start it without the registered key of NVIS/IVIS
(NATS).
Both of the originally supplied ignition key IDs have been NVIS/IVIS (NATS) registered.
The security indicator is located on the instrument panel. The indicator blinks when the immobilizer system is
functioning.
Therefore, NVIS/IVIS (NATS) warns outsiders that the vehicle is equipped with the anti-theft system.
When NVIS/IVIS (NATS) detects trouble, the security indicator lamp lights up while ignition switch is in
"ON" position.
This lighting up indicates that the anti-theft is not functioning, so prompt service is required.
When servicing NVIS/IVIS (NATS) (trouble diagnoses, system initialization and additional registration of
other NVIS/IVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs), CONSULT-II hardware and CONSULT-II NVIS/IVIS (NATS)
software is necessary.
Regarding the procedures of NVIS/IVIS (NATS) initialization and NVIS/IVIS (NATS) ignition key ID regis-
tration, refer to CONSULT-II operation manual, NVIS/IVIS (NATS).
Therefore, CONSULT-II NVIS/IVIS (NATS) software (program card and operation manual) must be kept
strictly confidential to maintain the integrity of the anti-theft function.
When servicing NVIS/IVIS (NATS) (trouble diagnoses, system initialization and additional registration of
other NVIS/IVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs), it may be necessary to re-register original key identification.
Therefore, be sure to receive all keys from vehicle owner. A maximum of four or five key IDs can be regis-
tered into NVIS/IVIS (NATS).
When failing to start the engine first time using the key of NVIS/IVIS (NATS), start as follows.
1. Leave the ignition key in "ON" position for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn ignition key to "OFF" or "LOCK" position and wait approximately 5 seconds.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again.
4. Restart the engine while keeping the key separate from any others on key-chain.
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
BRK/SW - Wiring diagram ...............
EC-615, EC-1298
Bulb specifications ............................................ LT-203
Bumper, front ....................................................... EI-14
Bumper, rear ........................................................ EI-17
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Camshaft inspection(VK45DE) ........................ EM-213
Camshaft inspection(VQ35DE) ......................... EM-86
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) EC-307, EC-1043
Camshaft(VK45DE) ......................................... EM-212
Camshaft(VQ35DE) ........................................... EM-84
CAN .................................................................... DI-29
CAN - Wiring diagram ......... EC-172, EC-863, LAN-49,
LAN-87
, LAN-128, LAN-173, LAN-221, LAN-262,
LAN-306
, LAN-353, LAN-402, LAN-436
CAN (Controller Area Network) . BL-24, BL-59, BL-98,
BL-191
, GW-22, GW-88, RF-13, SE-16
CAN communication EC-171, EC-862, AT-32, AT-106,
TF-13
, TF-32, WT-9, BRC-11, BL-24, BL-59, BL-98,
BL-191
, GW-22, GW-88, RF-13, SE-16, DI-84, WW-9
Canister-See EVAP canister ............... EC-42, EC-733
Center bearing assembly (propeller shaft) ........ PR-13
Center bearing disassembly (propeller shaft) .... PR-12
CHARGE - Wiring diagram ................................ SC-24
Charging system ................................................ SC-23
Chassis and body maintenance ........................ MA-29
CHIME - Wiring diagram ..................................... DI-63
CIGAR - Wiring diagram .................................. WW-55
Cigarette lighter ............................................... WW-55
Cigarette lighter illumination ............................. LT-158
Circuit breaker ................................................... PG-17
Clock ................................................................. DI-112
CLOCK - Wiring diagram .................................. DI-112
Closed loop control .............................. EC-32, EC-723
Collision diagnosis ........................................... SRS-46
Combination lamp, rear, removal and installation ........
LT-149
Combination meter ............................................... DI-5
Combination meter removal and installation - See
Instrument panel .................................................. IP-11
COMM - Wiring diagram .................................. AV-114
COMPAS - Wiring diagram ................................. DI-40
Compass ............................................................ DI-38
Component Location (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-43
Compression pressure(VK45DE) .................... EM-229
Compression pressure(VQ35DE) .................... EM-100
Compressor clutch removal and installation .. ATC-144
Compressor special service tool ...................... ATC-17
Condenser ..................................................... ATC-155
Connecting rod bearing clearance(VK45DE) .. EM-269
Connecting rod bushing clearance .................. EM-142
Connecting rod bushing clearance(VK45DE) .. EM-264
Connecting rod(VK45DE) ................................ EM-264
Connecting rod(VQ35DE) ................................ EM-140
Console box - See Instrument panel ................... IP-10
CONSULT for VDC ......................................... BRC-25
CONSULT-II Reference value (A/T) .................. AT-90
Control units (terminal arrangement) ................. PG-76
Control valve (A/T) ............................................. AT-37
Controller Area Network (CAN) . BL-24, BL-59, BL-98,
BL-191
, GW-22, GW-88, RF-13, SE-16
Converter housing installation ........... AT-272, AT-276
COOL/F - Wiring diagram ................ EC-471, EC-1217
Coolant replacement(VQ35DE) ........................ MA-15
Cooling circuit (engine)(VK45DE) ..................... CO-35
Cooling circuit (engine)(VQ35DE) ...................... CO-9
Cooling fan motor ............................ EC-478, EC-1224
Cooling fan(VK45DE) ....................................... CO-49
Cooling fan(VQ35DE) ....................................... CO-21
Cowl top .............................................................. EI-23
Cowl top cover .................................................... EI-23
Crankcase ventilation system - See Positive crankcase
ventilation ............................................. EC-51
, EC-742
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) ... EC-300, EC-1036
Crankshaft(VK45DE) ...................................... EM-246
Crankshaft(VQ35DE) ...................................... EM-140
Crash zone sensor .......................................... SRS-42
Cylinder block boring(VK45DE) ...................... EM-267
Cylinder block(VK45DE) ................................. EM-245
Cylinder block(VQ35DE) ................................. EM-122
Cylinder head bolt tightening(VK45DE) .......... EM-231
Cylinder head bolt tightening(VQ35DE) .......... EM-103
Cylinder head(VK45DE) ................................. EM-229
Cylinder head(VQ35DE) ................................. EM-100
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D/LOCK - Wiring diagram ....................... BL-26
, BL-32
Daytime light system ........................................... LT-39
Daytime running light - See Daytime light system LT-39
Diagnosis sensor unit ..................................... SRS-45
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for OBD system EC-15,
EC-707
Direct clutch solenoid valve ............... AT-158, AT-160
Display and amp.assembly ............... ATC-51, ATC-63
Door glass ........................................... GW-76, GW-80
Door glass Fitting Adjustment(Front) ................ GW-78
Door glass Fitting Adjustment(Rear) ................. GW-83
Door lock .......................................................... BL-157
Door mirror ...................................................... GW-114
Door trim ............................................................. EI-34
Door, front ........................................... BL-153, GW-76
Door, rear ............................................ BL-153, GW-80
Drive belt inspection ......................................... MA-22
Drive belt inspection(VQ35DE) ......................... MA-14
Drive belt(VK45DE) ........................................ EM-173
Drive belt(VQ35DE) .......................................... EM-15
Drive shaft ......................................................... MA-38
Drive shaft (rear) ............................................... RAX-9
Driver air bag .................................................. SRS-35
DTRL - Wiring diagram ....................................... LT-42
Duct and grilles .............................................. ATC-134
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ECM power supply EC-164
, EC-413, EC-855, EC-1137
ECM/PW - Wiring diagram ............... EC-414, EC-1138