2006 INFINITI M35 oil filter

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DTC P0300 - P0308 MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE, NO. 1 - 8 CYLINDER MIS-
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8. CHECK SPARK PLUG
Check the initial spark plug for fouling, etc.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace spark plug(s) with standard type one(s). For
spark plug type, refer to EM-191, "
SPARK PLUG (PLAT-
INUM-TIPPED TYPE)" .
NG >> 1. Repair or clean spark plug.
2. GO TO 9.
9. CHECK FUNCTION OF IGNITION COIL-III
1. Reconnect the initial spark plugs.
2. Crank engine for about 3 seconds, and recheck whether spark is generated between the spark plug and
the grounded portion.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Replace spark plug(s) with standard type one(s). For spark plug type, refer to EM-191, "
SPARK
PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)" .
10. CHECK COMPRESSION PRESSURE
Check compression pressure. Refer to EM-233, "
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 11.
NG >> Check pistons, piston rings, valves, valve seats and cylinder head gaskets.
11 . CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
1. Install all removed parts.
2. Release fuel pressure to zero. Refer to EC-809, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
3. Install fuel pressure gauge and check fuel pressure. Refer to EC-809, "
FUEL PRESSURE CHECK" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 13.
NG >> GO TO 12.
12. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
Fuel pump and circuit (Refer to EC-1427, "FUEL PUMP" .)
Fuel pressure regulator (Refer to EC-809, "FUEL PRESSURE CHECK" .)
Fuel lines
Fuel filter for clogging
>> Repair or replace.
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Spark should be generated.
At idle: Approximately 350 kPa (3.57 kg/cm
2 , 51 psi)

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ENGINE MECHANICAL
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ENGINE MECHANICAL
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover ..... 5
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect .......................................... 5
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 5
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant and Engine
Oil ............................................................................. 5
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping .............. 5
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ............. 5
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment ......................................................................... 6
Precautions for Assembly and Installation ............... 6
Precautions for Angle Tightening ............................. 6
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 6
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING .......... 6
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 7
PREPARATION ........................................................... 8
Special Service Tools ............................................... 8
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 10
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................. 12
NVH Troubleshooting — Engine Noise .................. 12
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. ..................................................... 13
ENGINE ROOM COVER .......................................... 14
Components ........................................................... 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
DRIVE BELTS ........................................................... 15
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 15
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 15
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT ........................................................ 16
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT ................................. 16
Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................... 17
Components ........................................................... 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR .......................... 19
Components ........................................................... 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 19
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 22
INTAKE MANIFOLD ................................................. 24
Components ........................................................... 24
Removal and Installation ........................................ 24
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 24
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................... 25
EXHAUST MANIFOLD ............................................. 26
Components ........................................................... 26
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 26
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................... 27
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ................................. 29
Components (2WD Models) ................................... 29
Removal and Installation (2WD Models) ................ 29
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 29
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 31
INSTALLATION ................................................... 31
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 34
Components (AWD Models) ................................... 35
Removal and Installation (AWD Models) ................ 36
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 36
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 38
INSTALLATION ................................................... 38
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 41

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MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE ..................147
MAIN BEARING CRUSH HEIGHT ....................148
CONNECTING ROD BEARING CRUSH
HEIGHT .............................................................148
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT OUTER DIAMETER .148
CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER DIAMETER .149
DRIVE PLATE ...................................................149
OIL JET .............................................................149
OIL JET RELIEF VALVE ...................................149
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ....150
Standard and Limit ...............................................150
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................150
DRIVE BELT .....................................................151
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR, INTAKE
MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD .........151
SPARK PLUG ...................................................151
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING ........152
CYLINDER HEAD .............................................154
CYLINDER BLOCK ...........................................157
PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN ......158
CONNECTING ROD .........................................159
CRANKSHAFT ..................................................160
MAIN BEARING ................................................161
CONNECTING ROD BEARING ........................162
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PRECAUTIONS ......................................................163
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover .163
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect ......................................163
OPERATION PROCEDURE .............................163
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant and Engine
Oil .........................................................................163
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ..........163
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly .........163
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment .....................................................................164
Precautions for Assembly and Installation ...........164
Parts Requiring Angle Tightening .........................164
Precautions for Liquid Gasket ..............................164
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ......164
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE .165
PREPARATION .......................................................166
Special Service Tools ...........................................166
Commercial Service Tools ....................................169
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................171
NVH Troubleshooting — Engine Noise ................171
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. ...................................................172
ENGINE ROOM COVER ........................................173
Components .........................................................173
Removal and Installation ......................................173
REMOVAL ........................................................
.173
INSTALLATION .................................................173DRIVE BELTS .........................................................174
Components .........................................................174
Checking Drive Belts ............................................174
Tension Adjustment .............................................
.174
Removal and Installation ......................................174
REMOVAL ........................................................
.174
INSTALLATION .................................................175
Components .........................................................176
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner and Idler Pulley ...........176
REMOVAL ........................................................
.176
INSTALLATION .................................................176
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT .............................177
Components .........................................................177
Removal and Installation ......................................177
REMOVAL ........................................................
.177
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................178
INSTALLATION .................................................178
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ..................................178
REMOVAL ........................................................
.178
INSTALLATION .................................................178
INTAKE MANIFOLD ..............................................
.179
Components .........................................................179
Removal and Installation ......................................180
REMOVAL ........................................................
.180
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................182
INSTALLATION .................................................182
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............182
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATA-
LYST ........................................................................183
Components .........................................................183
Removal and Installation ......................................183
REMOVAL ........................................................
.183
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................185
INSTALLATION .................................................185
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ...............................187
Components .........................................................187
Removal and Installation ......................................187
REMOVAL ........................................................
.187
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................188
INSTALLATION .................................................188
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............189
IGNITION COIL .......................................................190
Components .........................................................190
Removal and Installation ......................................190
REMOVAL ........................................................
.190
INSTALLATION .................................................190
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) ...........191
Components .........................................................191
Removal and Installation ......................................191
REMOVAL ........................................................
.191
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................191
INSTALLATION .................................................192
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ......................193
Components .........................................................193
Removal and Installation ......................................193
REMOVAL ........................................................
.193
INSTALLATION .................................................195
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............197

OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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Components (2WD Models)NBS004N6
Removal and Installation (2WD Models)NBS004N7
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain engine oil when the engine is hot.
NOTE:
When removing oil pan (lower) only, steps 2 to 6 are not necessary. Perform step 22 after completing step 7.
1. Remove front and rear engine undercover with power tool.
2. Remove front tire.
1. Oil pan gasket (rear) 2. Oil pan (upper) 3. O-ring
4. Oil pan gasket (front) 5. Oil filter 6. Connector bolt
7. Oil cooler 8. O-ring 9. Relief valve
10. Oil pressure switch 11. Bracket 12. Oil strainer
13. Drain plug 14. Drain plug washer 15. Oil pan (lower)
16. Baffle plate 17. Rear plate cover 18. Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
19. Seal rubber 20. Rear cover plate
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3. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-15, "HOOD" .
4. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to EM-14, "
ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
5. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
6. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
7. 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.
8. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
9. Remove air duct from air cleaner case. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
10. Remove stabilizer clamp, and then obtain the space under the oil pan (lower) by lowering the stabilizer.
Refer to FSU-6, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
NOTE:
If the oil pan (upper) is removed, this procedure is not necessary.
11. Install engine slinger to sling engine assembly for positioning. Refer to EM-113, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
12. Remove front suspension member. Refer to FSU-6, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
13. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
14. Remove alternator stay. Refer to SC-23, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
15. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-10, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
16. Remove idler pulley and bracket assembly. Refer to EM-64, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
17. Disconnect oil cooler water hoses, and remove oil cooler water pipe mounting bolt. Refer to LU-14, "
OIL
COOLER" .
18. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses, and remove A/T fluid cooler tube. Refer to AT- 2 7 1 , "
TRANSMISSION
ASSEMBLY" .
19. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS).
CAUTION:
Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.
Do not disassemble.
Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.
Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.
20. Remove oil filter, as necessary. Refer to LU-10, "
OIL FILTER" .
21. Remove oil cooler, as necessary. Refer to LU-14, "
OIL COOLER" .
22. Remove oil pan (lower) as follows:
a. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure to
remove.Slinger bolts:
: 28.0 Nꞏm (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
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Components (AWD Models)NBS004N8
Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
1. Oil pressure switch 2. Oil filter bracket 3. Relief valve
4. O-ring 5. Oil cooler 6. Connector bolt
7. Oil filter 8. O-ring 9. Gasket
10. Oil pan gasket (front) 11. Oil strainer 12. Drain plug
13. Drain plug washer 14. Oil pan (lower) 15. Rear plate cover
16. O-ring (small) 17. Axle pipe 18 O-ring (large)
19. Crankshaft position sensor (POS) 20. Seal rubber 21. Oil pan (upper)
22. Oil pan gasket (rear)
A. Refer to LU-10
B. To oil pump C. Oil pan side
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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Removal and Installation (AWD Models)NBS004N9
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain engine oil when the engine is hot.
NOTE:
When removing oil pan (lower) only, steps 2 to 6 are not necessary. Perform step 25 after completing step 7.
1. Remove front and rear engine undercover with power tool.
2. Remove front tire.
3. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-15, "
HOOD" .
4. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to EM-14, "
ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
5. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
6. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
7. 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.
8. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
9. Remove air duct from air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
10. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
11. Remove front drive shaft (RH and LH). Refer to FA X - 8 , "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
12. Remove side shaft. Refer to FFD-13, "
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
13. Install engine slinger to sling engine assembly for positioning. Refer to EM-113, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
14. Remove front suspension member. Refer to Refer to FSU-23, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
15. Remove engine mounting bracket, engine mounting bracket (lower) and insulator. Refer to EM-113,
"ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
16. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT" .
17. Remove oil filter and oil filter bracket. Refer to LU-12, "
OIL FILTER BRACKET (AWD)" .
18. Remove alternator stay. Refer to SC-23, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
19. Remove idler pulley and bracket. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
20. Disconnect oil cooler water hoses, and remove oil cooler water pipe mounting bolt. Refer to LU-14, "
OIL
COOLER" .
21. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses, and remove A/T fluid cooler tube. Refer to AT- 2 7 1 , "
TRANSMISSION
ASSEMBLY" .
22. Remove front final drive assembly. Refer to FFD-13, "
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
23. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-10, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
24. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS).
CAUTION:
Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.
Do not disassemble.
Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.
Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.
25. Remove oil pan (lower) as follows:Slinger bolts:
: 28.0 Nꞏm (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)

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Removal and InstallationNBS004OY
REMOVAL
WAR NING :
To avoid the danger of being scalded, do not drain engine oil when engine is hot.
1. Remove front and rear engine undercovers with power tool.
2. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-28, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
3. Remove engine assembly from vehicle. Refer to EM-244, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
1. Oil pan 2. O-ring 3. Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
4. O-ring 5. Drain plug washer 6. Drain plug
7. Oil pressure switch 8. Gasket 9. Oil strainer
10. Harness bracket 11. Oil filter 12. Rear plate cover
A. Oil pan side B. Refer to LU-29

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