2005 INFINITI QX4 engine

FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE
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Handle O-ring with bare hands. Never wear gloves.

Lubricate new O-ring with new engine oil.

Do not clean O-ring with solvent.

Make sure that O-ring and its mating part are free of foreign material.

When installing O-ring, be careful not to scratch it with tool or fingernails. Also be careful not to
twist or stretch O-ring. If O-ring was stretched while it was being attached, do not insert it
quickly into fuel tube.

Insert O-ring straight into fuel tube. Do not angle or twist it.
3. Install the fuel injector to the fuel tube using the following steps.
a. Insert new clip into clip mounting groove on the fuel injector.

Insert clip so that lug “A” of fuel injector matches notch “A” of
the clip.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse clip. Replace it with a new one.

Do not allow the clip to interfere with the O-ring. If
interference occurs, replace the O-ring.
b. Insert the fuel injector into the fuel tube with the clip attached.

Insert it while matching it to the axial center.

Insert fuel injector so that lug “B” of fuel tube matches notch
“B” of the clip.

Make sure that the fuel tube flange is securely fixed in the
flange fixing groove on the clip.
c. Make sure that installation is complete by checking that the fuel
injector does not rotate or come off.

Make sure that the protrusions of the fuel injectors are aligned
with the cutouts of the clips after installation.
4. Install the fuel tube and fuel injector assembly to the intake manifold.
CAUTION:
Do not let the tip of the injector nozzle come in contact with other parts.

Tighten fuel tube assembly bolts “a” to “b” in illustration in two
steps.
5. Install the fuel hose assembly.

Insert connectors straight, making sure that the axis is lined up with fuel tube side to prevent O-ring
from being damaged.

Tighten bolts evenly in several steps.

Make sure that there is no gap between the flange and fuel tube after tightening the bolts.
CAUTION:

Handle O-ring with bare hands. Do not wear gloves.Fuel tube side : Blue
Nozzle side : Brown
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1st step : 12.8 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
2nd step : 24.5 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
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Lubricate O-ring with new engine oil.

Do not clean O-ring with solvent.

Make sure that O-ring and its mating part are free of foreign material.

When installing O-ring, be careful not to scratch it with tool or fingernails. Also be careful not to
twist or stretch O-ring. If O-ring was stretched while it was being attached, do not insert it
quickly into fuel tube.

Insert new O-ring straight into fuel tube. Do not twist it.
6. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
After installing the fuel tubes, make sure there are no fuel leaks at the connections using the following steps.
1. Apply fuel pressure to the fuel lines by turning ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). Then check for
fuel leaks at the connections.
NOTE:
Use mirrors for checking on hidden points.
2. Start the engine and rev it up and check for fuel leaks at the connections.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the engine immediately after stopping, as engine becomes extremely hot.

ROCKER COVER
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine room cover using power tool. Refer to EM-11, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-14, "
REMOVAL" (for left bank only) .
3. Move the harness on the upper rocker cover and its peripheral aside.
4. Remove the electric throttle control actuator, loosening the bolts diagonally (for left bank only).
5. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to EM-26, "
REMOVAL" .
6. Remove the PCV hose from the PCV control valve.
7. Loosen the bolts in reverse order shown using power tool.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the rocker cover by the oil filler neck (right
bank).
1. Rocker cover (left bank) 2. PCV control valve 3. O-ring
4. Rocker cover gasket (left bank) 5. Rocker cover (right bank) 6. PCV control valve
7. O-ring 8. Oil filler cap 9. Rocker cover gasket (right bank)
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TIMING CHAIN
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NOTE:

To remove timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the left bank. The procedure for remov-
ing parts on the right bank is omitted because it is the same as that for removal on the left bank.

To install timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the right bank. The procedure for installing
parts on the left bank is omitted because it is the same as that for installation on the right bank.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. Refer to EM-69, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the following components and related parts:

Drive belt auto tensioner and idler pulley. Refer to EM-12, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Thermostat housing and water hose. Refer to CO-19, "Removal of Thermostat Housing, Water Outlet
and Heater Pipe" .

Power steering pump bracket. Refer to PS-26, "REMOVAL" .

Oil pan (lower), (upper) and oil strainer. Refer to EM-22, "OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .

Ignition coil. Refer to EM-26, "IGNITION COIL" .

Rocker cover. Refer to EM-33, "ROCKER COVER" .
3. Remove the chain case cover (right bank) and (left bank).
a. Loosen and remove the bolts in the reverse of order shown.
b. Cut the liquid gasket and remove the covers using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage mating surfaces.
4. Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
a. Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise to align the TDC identifica-
tion notch (without paint mark) with the timing indicator on the
front cover.
1. Camshaft sprocket (left bank EXH) 2. Camshaft sprocket (left bank INT) 3. Camshaft sprocket (right bank INT)
4. Camshaft sprocket (right bank EXH) 5. Front cover 6. Chain case cover (right bank)
7. Chain case cover (left bank) 8. Crankshaft pulley bolt 9. Crankshaft pulley
10. Chain tensioner cover 11. Front oil seal 12. Oil pump drive spacer
13. Oil pump assembly 14. Crankshaft sprocket 15. Bracket
16. O-ring 17. Timing chain tension guide (right
bank)18. Timing chain slack guide (right bank)
19. Timing chain (right bank) 20. Timing chain (left bank) 21. Chain tensioner (right bank)
22. Timing chain slack guide (left bank) 23. Timing chain tension guide (left
bank)24. Chain tensioner (left bank)
Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)
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3. Install the crankshaft sprockets for both banks.

Install each crankshaft sprocket so that its flange side (the
larger diameter side without teeth) faces in the direction
shown.
NOTE:
The same parts are used but facing directions are different.
4. Install the timing chains and associated parts.

Align the mating mark on each sprocket and the timing chain for installation.
CAUTION:

Before installing chain tensioner, it is possible to change the position of mating mark on tim-
ing chain and each sprocket. After the mating marks are aligned, keep them aligned by hold-
ing them by hand.

Install the slack guides and tension guides onto the correct side by checking the identification mark on
the surface.

Install the chain tensioner with the plunger locked in with the stopper pin.
CAUTION:

Before and after the installation of the chain tensioner, make sure that the mating mark on the
timing chain is not out of alignment.

After installing the chain tensioner, remove the stopper pin to release the tensioner. Make
sure the tensioner is released.

To avoid chain-link skipping of the timing chain, do not move crankshaft or camshafts until
the front cover is installed.
5. In the same way as for the right bank, install the timing chain and associated parts on the left side.
6. Install the oil pump.
7. Install the oil pump drive spacer as follows:

Install so that the front mark on the front edge of the oil pump
drive spacer faces the front of the engine.

Insert the oil pump drive spacer according to the directions of
the crankshaft key and the two flat surfaces of the oil pump
inner rotor.

If the positional relationship does not allow the insertion,
rotate the oil pump inner rotor to allow the oil pump drive
spacer to be inserted.
8. Install the front oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch or make burrs on the circumference of the
oil seal.
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b. Install the bolts in the numerical order shown.
12. Install the crankshaft pulley.

Install the key of the crankshaft.

Insert the pulley by lightly tapping it.
CAUTION:
Do not tap pulley on the side surface where the belt is installed (outer circumference).
13. Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt.

Lock the crankshaft using suitable tool, then tighten the bolt.

Perform the following steps for angular tightening:
a. Apply engine oil onto the threaded parts of the bolt and seating area.
b. Select the one most visible notch of the four on the bolt flange.
Corresponding to the selected notch, put a mating mark (such
as paint) on the crankshaft pulley.
14. Rotate the crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when
viewed from engine front) to check for parts interference.
15. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order
of removal.
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Crankshaft pulley bolt torque
Step 1 : 93.1 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69 ft-lb)
Step 2 : additional 90° (angle tightening)
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CAMSHAFT
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5. Install the camshaft sprockets using the following procedure:
a. Install the camshaft sprockets aligning them with the matching
marks painted on the timing chain when removed. Align the
camshaft sprocket key groove with the dowel pin on the cam-
shaft front edge at the same time. Then temporarily tighten
bolts.

Install the intake and exhaust side camshaft sprockets by
selectively using the groove of the dowel pin according to the
bank. (Common part used for both banks.)
b. Lock the hexagonal part of the camshaft in the same way as for
removal, and tighten the bolts.
c. Check again that the timing mating mark on the timing chain and
on each sprocket are aligned.
6. Install the chain tensioner using the following procedure:
NOTE:
Left bank is shown.
a. Install the chain tensioner.

Compress the plunger and hold it using a stopper pin when
installing.

Loosen the slack guide side timing chain by rotating the cam-
shaft hexagonal part if mounting space is small.
b. Remove the stopper pin and release the plunger, and then apply
tension to the timing chain.
c. Install the chain tensioner cover onto the front cover (RH bank).

Apply liquid gasket as shown.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"
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7. Check and adjust valve clearances. Refer to EM-51, "
Va l v e
Clearance" .
8. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order
of removal.
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INSPECTION
NOTE:
Perform the following inspection after removal, installation or replacement of camshaft or valve-related parts,
or if there are unusual engine conditions due to changes in valve clearance over time (starting, idling, and/or
noise).
1. Warm up the engine. Then stop the engine.
2. Remove the engine cover, battery cover and air duct assembly. Refer to EM-11, "
Removal and Installa-
tion" , SC-9, "REMOVAL" and EM-14, "Removal and Installation" .
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Chain tensioner bolts : 6.9 N·m (0.70 kg-m, 61 in-lb)
Tensioner cover bolts : 9.0 N·m (0.92 kg-m, 80 in-lb)KBIA2479E
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3. Remove the right bank and left bank rocker covers using power tool. Refer to EM-33, "Removal and
Installation" .
4. Turn the crankshaft pulley in the normal direction (clockwise
when viewed from engine front) to align TDC identification notch
(without paint mark) with timing indicator.
5. At this time, make sure both the intake and exhaust cam noses
of No. 1 cylinder (top front on left bank) face outside.

If they do not face outside, turn crankshaft pulley once more.
6. Measure valve clearances at the locations marked “×” as shown
in the table below (locations indicated with black arrow).
NOTE:
Firing order 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2

No. 1 cylinder compression TDC
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Measuring position (RH bank) No. 2 CYL No. 4 CYL No. 6 CYL No. 8 CYL
No. 1 cylinder at TDC EXH ×
INT××
Measuring position (LH bank) No. 1 CYL No. 3 CYL No. 5 CYL No. 7 CYL
No. 1 cylinder at TDCINT××
EXH××
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