2006 INFINITI M35 stall

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When replacing piston and piston pin assembly, refer to EM-135, "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-144, "
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 (0.0018 - 0.0031 in)
2nd ring : 0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 in)
Oil ring : 0.065 - 0.135 mm (0.0026 - 0.0053 in)
Limit:

Top ring : 0.11 mm (0.0043 in)

2nd ring : 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
SEM024AA
Standard:
Top ring : 0.23 - 0.33 mm (0.0091 - 0.0130 in)
2nd ring : 0.33 - 0.48 mm (0.0130 - 0.0189 in)
Oil ring : 0.20 - 0.50 mm (0.0079 - 0.0197 in)
Limit:


Top ring : 0.54 mm (0.0213 in)


2nd ring : 0.80 mm (0.0315 in)
Oil ring : 0.95 mm (0.0374 in)
PBIC0118E

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CYLINDER BLOCK
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CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION
Check with a connecting rod aligner.
If it exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly.
CONNECTING ROD BIG END DIAMETER
Install connecting rod bearing cap without installing connecting
rod bearing, and tightening connecting rod bolts to the specified
torque. Refer to EM-128, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening proce-
dure.
Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod big end with an
inside micrometer.
If out of the standard, replace connecting rod assembly.
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEARANCE
Connecting Rod Bushing Inner Diameter
Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bushing with an inside
micrometer.Bend:
Limit : 0.15 mm (0.0059 in) per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
To r s i o n :
Limit : 0.30 mm (0.012 in) per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
PBIC2077E
Standard : 55.000 - 55.013 mm (2.1654 - 2.1659 in)
PBIC1641E
Standard : 22.000 - 22.012 mm (0.8661 - 0.8666 in)
PBIC0120E

CYLINDER BLOCK
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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-135, "HOW TO SELECT PISTON" .
If replacing connecting rod assembly, refer to EM-146, "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 * 2 2.000 - 22.006
(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

EM-144
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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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-128, "
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”) (“X” 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 (0.008 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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Piston Skirt Diameter
Measure the outer diameter of piston skirt with a micrometer.
Piston-to-Cylinder Bore Clearance
Calculate by piston skirt diameter and cylinder bore inner diameter (direction “Y”, position “B”).
(Clearance) = (Cylinder bore inner diameter) – (Piston skirt diameter).
If the calculated value exceeds the limit, replace piston and piston pin assembly. Refer to EM-135, "HOW
TO SELECT PISTON" .
Re-boring Cylinder Bore
1. Cylinder bore size is determined by adding piston to cylinder bore clearance to piston skirt diameter.
2. Install main bearing caps and main bearing beam, and tighten to the specified torque. Otherwise, cylinder
bores may be distorted in final assembly.
3. Cut cylinder bores.
NOTE:
When any cylinder needs boring, all other cylinders must also be bored.
Do not cut too much out of cylinder bore at a time. Cut only 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or so in diameter at a
time.
4. Hone cylinders to obtain the specified piston to cylinder bore clearance.
5. Measure finished cylinder bore for the out-of-round and taper.
NOTE:
Measurement should be done after cylinder bore cools down.
CRANKSHAFT MAIN JOURNAL DIAMETER
Measure the outer diameter of crankshaft main journals with a micrometer.
If out of the standard, measure the main bearing oil clearance. Then use undersize bearing. Refer to EM-
147, "MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" . Measure point
: Distance from the top 41.0 mm (1.614 in)
Standard
: 95.480 - 95.510 mm (3.7590 - 3.7602 in)
PBIC0125E
Standard : 0.010 - 0.030 mm (0.0004 - 0.0012 in)
Limit : 0.08 mm (0.0031 in)
Re-bored size calculation: D = A + B – C
where,
D: Bored diameter
A: Piston skirt diameter as measured
B: Piston to cylinder bore clearance (standard value)
C: Honing allowance 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
Standard : 59.951 - 59.975 mm (2.3603 - 2.3612 in) dia.

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CYLINDER BLOCK
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CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER
Measure the outer diameter of crankshaft pin journal with a
micrometer.
If out of the standard, measure the connecting rod bearing oil
clearance. Then use undersize bearing. Refer to EM-146,
"CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" .
CRANKSHAFT OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER
Measure the dimensions at four different points as shown in the
figure on each main journal and pin journal with a micrometer.
Out-of-round is indicated by the difference in the dimensions
between “X” and “Y” at “A” and “B”.
Taper is indicated by the difference in the dimensions between
“A” and “B” at “X” and “Y”.
If the measured value exceeds the limit, correct or replace crankshaft.
If corrected, measure the bearing oil clearance of the corrected main journal and/or pin journal. Then
select the main bearing and/or connecting rod bearing. Refer to EM-147, "
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE" and/or EM-146, "CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" .
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT
Place V-block on precise flat table, and support the journals on
the both end of crankshaft.
Place a dial indicator straight up on the No. 3 journal.
While rotating crankshaft, read the movement of the pointer on a
dial indicator. (Total indicator reading)
If it exceeds the limit, replace crankshaft.
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Method by Calculation
Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connect-
ing rod cap, and tighten connecting rod bolts to the specified
torque. Refer to EM-128, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening proce-
dure.
Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bearing with an
inside micrometer.
(Oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bearing inner diameter) – (Crank-
shaft pin journal diameter)Standard : 51.956 - 51.974 mm (2.0455 - 2.0462 in) dia.
PBIC0127E
Limit:
Out-of-round (Difference between “X” and “Y”)
: 0.002 mm (0.0001 in)
Taper (Difference between “A” and “B”)
: 0.002 mm (0.0001 in)
SBIA0535E
Standard : Less than 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
Limit : 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
SEM346D
PBIC1642E

CYLINDER BLOCK
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Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45If 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-136, "
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-128, "
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-128, "
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-137,
"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-128, "
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

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Remove main bearing caps 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 CRUSH HEIGHT
When main bearing cap is removed after being tightened to the
specified torque with main bearings installed, the tip end of bear-
ing must protrude. Refer to EM-128, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tight-
ening procedure.
If the standard is not met, replace main bearings.
CONNECTING ROD BEARING CRUSH HEIGHT
When connecting rod bearing cap is removed after being tight-
ened to the specified torque with connecting rod bearings
installed, the tip end of bearing must protrude. Refer to EM-128,
"ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.
If the standard is not met, replace connecting rod bearings.
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT OUTER DIAMETER
Measure the outer diameters (“d1 ”, “d2 ”) at two positions as
shown in the figure.
If reduction appears in “A” range, regard it as “d2 ”.
If it exceeds the limit (large difference in dimensions), replace
main bearing cap bolt with new one.
PBIC1149E
Standard : There must be crush height.
SEM502G
Standard : There must be crush height.
PBIC1646E
Limit (“d1 ” – “d2 ”) : 0.11 mm (0.0043 in)
PBIC0911E