2006 INFINITI M35 engine

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e. Install timing chain tensioner (primary).
Remove any dirt and foreign materials completely from the
back and the mounting surfaces of timing chain tensioner (pri-
mary).
f. Pull out stopper pin after installing, and then release plunger.
10. Make sure again that the mating marks on sprockets and timing chain have not slipped out of alignment.
11. Install new O-rings on rear timing chain case.
12. Install new front oil seal on front timing chain case.
Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip.
Install it so that each seal lip is oriented as shown in the fig-
ure.
Using a suitable drift [outer diameter: 60 mm (2.36 in)], press-
fit oil seal until it becomes flush with front timing chain case
end face.
Make sure the garter spring is in position and seal lip is not
inverted.
13. Install water pump cover and chain tensioner cover to front timing chain case.
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c. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt.
d. Place a matching mark (A) on crank pulley (1) aligning with the
matching (B) of crank pulley mounting bolt (2). Tighten the bolts
90 degrees (one marks).
NOTE:
The figure shows crankshaft pulley bolt with four marks.
Use an angle wrench (SST) for a crankshaft pulley bolt with
six–marks.
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 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.
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.: 44.1 Nꞏm (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
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Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. 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

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove
CAUTION:
Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011 or P0021 are detected in self-diagnostic results of
CONSULT-II and it is directed according to inspection procedure of EC section. Refer to EC-137,
"SELF-DIAG RESULTS MODE" .
Check when engine ins cold so as to prevent burns from any splashing engine oil.
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-7, "
ENGINE OIL" .
2. Perform the following procedure so as to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while
checking.
a. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-98, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
b. Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors.
3. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-84, "
CAMSHAFT" .
4. Crank the engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out
from camshaft bracket (No. 1) oil hole. End crank after checking.
WA R N I N G :
Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive belts, idler pul-
ley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:
Engine oil may squirt from intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve installation hole during cranking. Use a shop
cloth to prevent the engine components and the vehicle. Do
not allow engine oil to get on rubber components such as
drive belt or engine mount insulators. Immediately wipe off
any splashed engine oil.
Clean oil groove between oil strainer and intake valve timing control solenoid valve if engine oil does not
come out from camshaft bracket (No. 1) oil hole. Refer to LU-5, "
LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
5. Remove components between intake valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT),
and then check each oil groove for clogging.
Clean oil groove if necessary. Refer to LU-5, "LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
6. After inspection, install removed parts.
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 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.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in the guide may
generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. 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.
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Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
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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
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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 (176F)
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:
To align cylinder No.3 with the compression top dead center,
place matching marks (A) on the crank pulley (1) side and on
the cylinder block side at a point 240
counterclockwise from
the compression top dead center using the hex head of the
crank pulley mounting bolt as aguide. (with crankshaft pulley
bolt with four marks).
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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 - 0.016)
Measuring position (right bank) No. 1 CYL. No. 3 CYL. No. 5 CYL.
No. 1 cylinder at
compression TDCEXH
INT
Measuring position (left bank) No. 2 CYL. No. 4 CYL. No. 6 CYL.
No. 1 cylinder at
compression TDCINT

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CAMSHAFT
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Crankshaft pulley mounting bolt flange has a stamped line
every 60 degrees. They can be used as a guide to rotation
angle. (with crankshaft pulley bolt with six–marks).
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.
NOTE:
To align cylinder No.5 with the compression top dead center,
place matching marks (A) on the crank pulley (1) side and on
the cylinder block side at a point 240
counterclockwise from
the compression top dead center using the hex head of the
crank pulley mounting bolt as aguide. (with crankshaft pulley
bolt with four marks).
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Measuring position (right bank) No. 1 CYL. No. 3 CYL. No. 5 CYL.
No. 3 cylinder at
compression TDCEXH
INT
Measuring position (left bank) No. 2 CYL. No. 4 CYL. No. 6 CYL.
No. 3 cylinder at
compression TDCINT

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CAMSHAFT
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Thickness of new valve lifter can be identified by stamp marks
on the reverse side (inside the cylinder).
Stamp mark 788U or 788R indicates 7.88 mm (0.3102 in) in
thickness.
NOTE:
Two types of stamp marks are used for parallel setting and for
manufacturer identification.
Available thickness of valve lifter: 27 sizes with range 7.88 to 8.40 mm (0.3102 to 0.3307 in) in steps of
0.02 mm (0.0008 in) (when manufactured at factory). Refer to EM-153, "
Available Valve Lifter" .
6. Install selected valve lifter.
7. Install camshaft. Refer to EM-89, "
INSTALLATION" .
8. Manually turn crankshaft pulley a few turns.
9. Make sure that the valve clearances for cold engine are within the specifications by referring to the speci-
fied values. Refer to EM-93, "
INSPECTION" .
10. Install all removal parts in the reverse order of removal. Refer to EM-89, "
INSTALLATION" .
11. Warm up the engine, and check for unusual noise and vibration. t
1 = Removed valve lifter thickness
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1= Measured valve clearance
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2= Standard valve clearance:
Intake : 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
Exhaust : 0.33 mm (0.013 in)
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