2006 INFINITI FX35 clock

EM-82
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TIMING CHAIN
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c. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt.
d. Turn crankshaft pulley bolt 90 degree clockwise (angle tighten- ing).
CAUTION:
Check the tightening angle by using the angle wrench
[SST]. Avoid judgement by visual inspection without SST.

Check tightening angle indicated on the angle wrench indica-
tor plate.
e. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from front) to confirm it turns smoothly.
19. For the following operations, perform steps in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak.

Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in guide may generate a
pounding noise during and just after the engine start. However, this does not indicate an unusualness.
Noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, or any oil/fluids including engine oil
and engine coolant.

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
: 44.1 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
PBIC3821E
Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage

CAMSHAFT EM-93
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Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
Va l v e C l e a r a n c eNBS003GS
INSPECTION
Perform inspection as follows after removal, installation or replacement of camshaft or valve-related parts, or if
there is unusual engine conditions regarding valve clearance.
In cases of removing/installing or replacing camshaft and valve-
related parts, or of unusual engine conditions due to changes in
valve clearance (found malfunctions during stating, idling or causing
noise), perform inspection as follows:
1. Remove rocker covers (right and left bank). Refer to EM-51, "
ROCKER COVER" .
2. Measure the valve clearance as follows:
a. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke.

Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise to align timing mark
(grooved line without color) with timing indicator.

Make sure that intake and exhaust cam nose on No. 1 cylin-
der (engine front side of right bank) are located as shown in
the figure.

If not, turn crankshaft one revolution (360 degrees) and align
as shown in the figure.
Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
SEM713A
KBIA1717J
SEM418G

EM-94
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CAMSHAFT
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b. Use a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between valve lifter and camshaft.
Valve clearance:
Unit: mm (in)
*: Approximately 80 °C (176 °F)

By referring to the figure, measure the valve clearances at
locations marked “ ×” as shown in the table below (locations
indicated in the figure).

No. 1 cylinder at compression TDC
c. Rotate crankshaft by 240 degrees clockwise (when viewed from engine front) to align No. 3 cylinder at TDC of its compression
stroke.
NOTE:
Crankshaft pulley mounting bolt flange has a stamped line every
60 degrees. They can be used as a guide to rotation angle.
SEM139D
Items Cold Hot * (reference data)
Intake 0.26 - 0.34 (0.010 - 0.013) 0.304 - 0.416 (0.012 - 0.016)
Exhaust 0.29 - 0.37 (0.011 - 0.015) 0.308 - 0.432 (0.012 - 0.017)
Measuring position (right bank) No. 1 CYL. No. 3 CYL. No. 5 CYL.
No. 1 cylinder at
compression TDC EXH
×
INT ×
Measuring position (left bank) No. 2 CYL. No. 4 CYL. No. 6 CYL.
No. 1 cylinder at
compression TDC INT
×
EXH ×
PBIC2054E
SEM751G

CAMSHAFT EM-95
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By referring to the figure, measure the valve clearances at
locations marked “ ×” as shown in the table below (locations
indicated in the figure).

No. 3 cylinder at compression TDC
d. Rotate crankshaft by 240 degrees clockwise (when viewed from engine front) to align No. 5 cylinder at TDC of compression
stroke.

By referring to the figure, measure the valve clearances at
locations marked “ ×” as shown in the table below (locations
indicated in the figure).

No. 5 cylinder at compression TDC
Measuring position (right bank) No. 1 CYL. No. 3 CYL. No. 5 CYL.
No. 3 cylinder at
compression TDC EXH
×
INT ×
Measuring position (left bank) No. 2 CYL. No. 4 CYL. No. 6 CYL.
No. 3 cylinder at
compression TDC INT
×
EXH ×
PBIC2055E
SEM751G
Measuring position (right bank) No. 1 CYL. No. 3 CYL. No. 5 CYL.
No. 5 cylinder at
compression TDC EXH
×
INT ×
Measuring position (left bank) No. 2 CYL. No. 4 CYL. No. 6 CYL.
No. 5 cylinder at
compression TDC INT
×
EXH ×
PBIC2056E

CYLINDER HEAD EM-105
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e. Turn all cylinder head bolts 90 degrees clockwise (angle tighten- ing).
CAUTION:
Check the tightening angle by using the angle wrench
(SST). Avoid judgment by visual inspection without SST.

Check tightening angle indicated on the angle wrench indica-
tor plate.
f. Turn all cylinder head bolts 90 degrees clockwise again (angle tightening).
4. After installing cylinder head, measure distance between front end faces of cylinder block and cylinder head (left and right
banks).

If measured value is out of the standard, re-install cylinder
head.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.

Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
PBIC0888E
Standard : 14.1 - 14.9 mm (0.555 - 0.587 in)
EMQ0662D
Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —

CYLINDER BLOCK EM-131
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Main bearing caps are identified by identification mark cast on
them. For installation, face front mark to front side.
NOTE:
Main bearing cap cannot be replaced as a single part, because it
is machined together with cylinder block.
7. Install main bearing beam.

Install main bearing beam with front mark facing downward (oil pan side).

Install main bearing beam with front mark facing front of the
engine.
8. Install main bearing cap bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure as follows:
a. Inspect the outer diameter of main bearing cap bolt. Refer to EM-149, "
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT OUTER DIAMETER" .
b. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of main bear- ing cap bolts.
c. Tighten main bearing cap bolts in several different steps.
d. Turn all main bearing cap bolts 90 degrees clockwise (Angle tightening).
CAUTION:
Use the angle wrench [SST: KV10112100 (BT8653-A)] to
check tightening angle. Do not make judgment by visual
inspection.

After installing main bearing cap bolts, make sure that crank-
shaft can be rotated smoothly by hand.

Check the crankshaft end play. Refer to EM-141, "CRANK-
SHAFT END PLAY" .
9. Install piston to connecting rod as follows:
a. Using a snap ring pliers, install new snap ring to the groove of piston rear side.

Insert it fully into groove to install.
b. Install piston to connecting rod.

Using an industrial use drier or similar tool, heat piston until piston pin can be pushed in by hand without
excess force [approx. 60 to 70 °C (140 to 158 °F)]. From the front to the rear, insert piston pin into piston
and connecting rod.
SEM456G
PBIC0881E
: 35.3 N·m (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
PBIC1800E
PBIC0921E

EM-134
[VQ35DE]
CYLINDER BLOCK
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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

EM-174
[VK45DE]
DRIVE BELTS
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DRIVE BELTSPFP:02117
ComponentsNBS003HO
Checking Drive BeltsNBS003HP
WARNING:
Be sure to perform when engine is stopped.

Remove air duct (inlet) when inspecting drive belt for alternator, water pump and A/C compressor.

Remove front engine undercover with power tool when inspecting power steering oil pump belt.

Make sure that indicator (single line notch) of each auto tensioner is within the allowable working range
(between three line notches).
NOTE:

Check auto tensioner indication when engine is cold.

When new drive belt is installed, the range should be “A”.

The indicator notch is located on the moving side of auto tensioner for alternator, water pump and A/C
compressor belt, while it is found on the fixed side for power steering oil pump belt.

Visually check entire belt for wear, damage or cracks.

If the indicator is out of allowable working range or belt is damaged, replace belt.
Tension AdjustmentNBS003HQ
Belt tensioning is not necessary, as it is automatically adjusted by auto tensioner.
Removal and InstallationNBS003HR
REMOVAL
Alternator, Water Pump and A/C Compressor Belt
1. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-177, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
2. With box wrench, and while securely holding the hexagonal part in pulley center of auto tensioner, move wrench handle in the
direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).
CAUTION:

Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may
occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.

Do not loosen the hexagonal part in center of drive belt
auto–tensioner pulley (Do not turn it clockwise). If turned
clockwise, the complete drive belt auto–tensioner must
be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
PBIC2331E
PBIC2976E