2006 INFINITI FX35 engine

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Assemble so that the front mark on the piston head and the
cylinder number on connecting rod are positioned as shown in
the figure.
c. Install new snap ring to the groove of the piston front side.

Insert it fully into groove to install.

After installing, make sure that connecting rod moves
smoothly.
10. Using a piston ring expander (commercial service tool), install piston rings.
CAUTION:

When installing piston rings, be careful not to damage
piston.

Be careful not to damage piston rings by expending them
excessively.

If there is stamped mark on ring, mount it with marked side
up.
NOTE:
If there is no stamp on ring, no specific orientation is required
for installation.

Position each ring with the gap as shown in the figure refer-
ring to the piston front mark.

Check the piston ring side clearance. Refer to EM-142, "PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE" .
11. Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap. CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop connecting rod bearing, and to scratch the surface.

Before installing connecting rod bearings, apply engine oil to the bearing surface (inside). Do not apply
engine oil to the back surface, but thoroughly clean it.
SEM838F
PBIC0087E
Stamped mark:
Top ring : —
Second ring : “R”
SEM757G
PBIC0808E

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When installing, align connecting rod bearing stopper protru-
sion with cutout of connecting rods and connecting rod bear-
ing caps to install.

Ensure the oil hole on connecting rod and that on the corre-
sponding bearing are aligned.
12. Install piston and connecting rod assembly to crankshaft.

Position crankshaft pin corresponding to connecting rod to be installed onto the bottom dead center.

Apply engine oil sufficiently to the cylinder bore, piston and crankshaft pin journal.

Match the cylinder position with the cylinder number on connecting rod to install.

Be sure that front mark on piston crown is facing front of engine.

Using a piston ring compressor (SST) or suitable tool, install
piston with the front mark on the piston crown facing the front
of the engine.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the cylinder wall and crankshaft
pin, resulting from an interference of the connecting rod big
end.
13. Install connecting rod bearing cap.

Match the stamped cylinder number marks on connecting rod
with those on connecting rod bearing cap to install.

Be sure that front mark on connecting rod bearing cap is fac-
ing front of the engine.
14. Tighten connecting rod bolt as follows:
a. Inspect the outer diameter of connecting rod bolt. Refer to EM-150, "
CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER
DIAMETER" .
b. Apply engine oil to the threads and seats of connecting rod bolts.
c. Tighten connecting rod bolts.
PBIC2067E
PBIC2945E
PBIC0809E
: 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)

EM-134
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d. Then tighten all connecting rod bolts 90 degrees clockwise (Angle tightening).
CAUTION:
Always use the angle wrench [SST: KV10112100 (BT8653-
A)]. Avoid tightening based on visual check alone.

After tightening connecting rod bolts, make sure that crank-
shaft rotates smoothly.

Check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer to EM-141,
"CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE" .
15. Install baffle plate to main bearing beam (2WD models).
16. Install new rear oil seal retainer to cylinder block.

Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip.

Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser
[SST: WS39930000 ( — )] to rear oil seal retainer as
shown in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
CAUTION:

Replace with a new parts.

Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.

Make sure the garter spring is in position and seal lips
not inverted.
NOTE:
Regard both rear oil seal and retainer as an assembly.
17. Install pilot converter.

With a drift [outer diameter: approx. 33 mm (1.30 in)], press-fit
as far as it will go.

Press-fit pilot converter with its chamfer facing crankshaft as
shown in the figure.
SEM953E
PBIC2661E
PBIC0899E
SEM537E

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18. Install knock sensor.

Install knock sensor so that connector faces front of the
engine.

After installing knock sensor, connect harness connector, and
lay it out to rear of the engine.
CAUTION:

Do not tighten mounting bolts while holding connector.

If any impact by dropping is applied to knock sensor,
replace it with new one.
NOTE:

Make sure that there is no foreign material on the cylinder
block mating surface and the back surface of knock sensor.

Make sure that knock sensor does not interfere with other parts.
19. Note the following, assemble in the reverse order of disassembly after this step. Drive plate

When installing drive plate to crankshaft, be sure to correctly align crankshaft side guide pin and drive
plate side guide pin hole.
–If these are not aligned correctly, engine runs roughly and “MIL” turns on.

Install drive plate and reinforcement plate as shown in the fig-
ure.

Holding ring gear with the ring gear stopper [SST:
KV10117700 (J44716)].

Tighten the mounting bolts crosswise over several times.
CAUTION:
Make sure that dowel pin is installed at the rear end of
crankshaft.
PBIC0810E
PBIC0910E

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When replacing piston and piston pin assembly, refer to EM-136, "HOW TO SELECT PISTON" .
NOTE:

Piston is available together with piston pin as assembly.

Piston pin (piston pin hole) grade is provided only for the parts installed at the plant. For service parts,
no piston pin grades can be selected. (Only “0” grade is available.)
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE

Measure the side clearance of piston ring and piston ring groove
with a feeler gauge.

If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace piston ring, and measure again. If it still exceeds the limit,
replace piston also.
PISTON RING END GAP

Make sure that the cylinder bore inner diameter is within the
specification. Refer to EM-145, "
Cylinder Bore inner Diameter" .

Lubricate with new engine oil to piston and piston ring, and then
insert piston ring until middle of cylinder with piston, and mea-
sure the piston ring end gap with a feeler gauge.

If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace piston ring, and measure again. If it still exceeds the limit,
re-bore cylinder and use oversize piston and piston rings. Standard:
Top ring : 0.045 - 0.080 mm (0.002 - 0.003 in)
2nd ring : 0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.001 - 0.003 in)
Oil ring : 0.065 - 0.135 mm (0.003 - 0.005 in)
Limit:
Top ring : 0.11 mm (0.004 in)
2nd ring : 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
SEM024AA
Standard:
Top ring : 0.23 - 0.33 mm (0.009 - 0.013 in)
2nd ring : 0.33 - 0.48 mm (0.013 - 0.019 in)
Oil ring : 0.20 - 0.50 mm (0.008 - 0.020 in)
Limit:
Top ring : 0.54 mm (0.021 in)
2nd ring : 0.80 mm (0.031 in)
Oil ring : 0.95 mm (0.037 in)
PBIC0118E

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Piston Pin Outer Diameter
Measure the outer diameter of piston pin with a micrometer.
Connecting Rod Bushing Oil Clearance
(Connecting rod bushing oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bushing inner diameter) – (Piston pin outer diame-
ter)

If the calculated value exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly and/or piston and piston pin
assembly.

If replacing piston and piston pin assembly, refer to EM-136, "HOW TO SELECT PISTON" .

If replacing connecting rod assembly, refer to EM-147, "CON-
NECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" to select the con-
necting rod bearing.
Factory installed parts grading:

Service parts apply only to grade “0”.
Unit: mm (in)
*: After installing in connecting rod
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION

Using a scraper, remove gasket on the cylinder block surface, and also remove engine oil, scale, carbon,
or other contamination.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow gasket flakes to enter engine oil or engine coolant passages. Standard : 21.989 - 22.001 mm (0.8657 - 0.8662 in)
PBIC0117E
Standard : 0.005 - 0.017 mm (0.0002 - 0.0007 in)
Limit : 0.030 mm (0.0012 in)
PBIC0809E
Grade 0 1
Connecting rod bushing
inner diameter * 22.000 - 22 .0 06
(0.8661 - 0.8664) 22.006 - 22.012
(0.8664 - 0.8666)
Piston pin hole diameter 21.993 - 21.999
(0.8659 - 0.8661) 21.999 - 22. 005
(0.8661 - 0.8663)
Piston pin outer diameter 21.989 - 21.995
(0.8657- 0.8659) 21.995 - 22.001
(0.8659 - 0.8662)
PBIC0812E

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Measure the distortion on the cylinder block upper face at some
different points in six directions with a straightedge and a feeler
gauge.

If it exceeds the limit, replace cylinder block.
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER

Install main bearing caps and main bearing beam without install-
ing main bearings, and tighten main bearing cap bolts to the
specified torque. Refer to EM-129, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tighten-
ing procedure.

Measure the inner diameter of main bearing housing with a bore
gauge.

If out of the standard, replace cylinder block and main bearing
caps as assembly.
NOTE:
Cylinder block cannot be replaced as a single part, because it is
machined together with main bearing caps.
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE
Cylinder Bore inner Diameter

Using a bore gauge, measure cylinder bore for wear, out-of-
round and taper at six different points on each cylinder. (“X” and
“Y” directions at “A”, “B” and “C”) (“Y” is in longitudinal direction
of engine)

If the measured value exceeds the limit, or if there are scratches
and/or seizure on the cylinder inner wall, hone or re-bore the
inner wall.

Oversize piston is provided. When using oversize piston, re-
bore cylinder so that the clearance of the piston-to-cylinder bore
satisfies the standard.
CAUTION:
When using oversize piston, use oversize pistons for all
cylinders with oversize piston rings. Limit : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
SEM123C
Standard : 63.993 - 64.017 mm (2.5194 - 2.5203 in)
PBIC1643E
Standard inner diameter:
95.500 - 95.530 mm (3.7598 - 3.7610 in)
Wear limit: 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
Out-of-round (Difference between “X” and “Y”): Limit: 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
Taper (Difference between “A” and “C”):
Limit: 0.010 mm (0.0004 in)
Oversize (OS) : 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
PBIC0923E
SEM843E

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If the calculated value exceeds the limit, select proper connecting rod bearing according to connecting rod
big end diameter and crankshaft pin journal diameter to obtain the specified bearing oil clearance. Refer
to EM-137, "
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEARING" .
Method of Using Plastigage

Remove oil and dust on crankshaft pin journal and the surfaces of each bearing completely.

Cut a plastigage slightly shorter than the bearing width, and place it in crankshaft axial direction, avoiding
oil holes.

Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap, and tighten connecting
rod bolts to the specified torque. Refer to EM-129, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate crankshaft.

Remove connecting rod bearing cap and bearings, and using
the scale on the plastigage bag, measure the plastigage width.
NOTE:
The procedure when the measured value exceeds the limit is
same as that described in the “Method by Calculation”.
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Method by Calculation

Install main bearings to cylinder block and main bearing caps,
and tighten main bearing cap bolts with main bearing beam to
the specified torque. Refer to EM-129, "
ASSEMBLY" for the
tightening procedure.

Measure the inner diameter of main bearing with a bore gauge.
(Oil clearance) = (Main bearing inner diameter) – (Crankshaft main
journal diameter)

If the calculated value exceeds the limit, select proper main bearing according to main bearing inner diam-
eter and crankshaft main journal diameter to obtain the specified bearing oil clearance. Refer to EM-138,
"HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING" .
Method of Using Plastigage

Remove engine oil and dust on crankshaft journal and the surfaces of each bearing completely.

Cut a plastigage slightly shorter than the bearing width, and place it in crankshaft axial direction, avoiding
oil holes.

Install main bearing to cylinder block and main bearing cap, and tighten main bearing bolts with main
bearing beam to the specified torque. Refer to EM-129, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.
CAUTION:
Never rotate crankshaft. Standard : 0.034 - 0.059 mm (0.0013 - 0.0023 in)
(actual clearance)
Limit : 0.070 mm (0.0028 in)
PBIC1149E
Standard : 0.035 - 0.045 mm (0.0014 - 0.0018 in) (actual clearance)
Limit : 0.065 mm (0.0026 in)
PBIC1644E