2006 INFINITI QX56 rack

EM-18Revision: November 2009
INTAKE MANIFOLD
2006 QX56

Perform the following steps to disconnect the quick connector
using Tool.
a. Remove quick connector cap (engine side only).
b. With the sleeve side of Tool facing quick connector, install Tool onto fuel tube.
c. Insert Tool into quick connector until sleeve contacts and goes no further. Hold the Tool in that position.
CAUTION:
Inserting the Tool hard will not disconnect quick connector.
Hold Tool where it contacts and goes no further.
d. Draw and pull out quick connector straight from fuel tube. CAUTION:

Pull quick connector holding "A" position in illustration.

Do not pull with lateral force applied. O-ring inside quick
connector may be damaged.

Prepare container and cloth beforehand as fuel will leak out.

Avoid fire and sparks.

Be sure to cover openings of disconnected pipes with plug or plastic bag to avoid fuel leakage
and entry of foreign materials.
6. Remove or disconnect harnesses, brackets, vacuum hose, vacuum gallery and PCV hose and tube from intake manifold.
7. Remove electric throttle control actuator by loosening bolts diagonally.
CAUTION:

Handle carefully to avoid any damage to the electric throttle control actuator.

Do not disassemble.
8. Remove the fuel injectors and fuel tube assembly. Refer to EM-31, "
REMOVAL" .
9. Loosen the bolts in reverse order shown using power tool.
10. Remove the intake manifold. CAUTION:
Cover engine openings to avoid entry of foreign materials.

Clean all gasket mating surfaces, do not reuse gaskets.Tool number : 16441 6N210 (J-45488)
SBIA0354E
WBIA0604E
KBIA2462E

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REMOVAL
WARNING:
Perform the work when the exhaust and cooling system have cooled sufficiently.
1. Remove the engine undercover (rear) using power tool (4WD models).
2. Remove front final drive assembly (4WD models). Refer to FFD-12, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove the main muffler assembly and center exhaust tube. Refer to EX-3, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove the front exhaust tubes. Refer to EX-3, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove the front tires. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
6. Remove fender protectors. Refer to EI-23, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove the air fuel ratio A/F sensors (bank 1, bank 2).

Follow steps below to remove each air fuel ratio A/F sensor.
a. Remove the harness connector of each air fuel ratio A/F sensor, and harness from bracket and middle clamp.
1. Air fuel ratio A/F sensor 1 (bank 2) 2. Exhaust manifold cover (bank 2) 3. Exhaust manifold (bank 2)
4. Gaskets 5. Exhaust manifold (bank 1) 6. Exhaust manifold cover (bank 1)
7. Air fuel ratio A/F sensor 1 (bank 1)
WBIA0466E

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EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST
2006 QX56
b. Remove the air fuel ratio A/F sensors from both left and rightexhaust manifolds using Tool.
CAUTION:

Do not damage the air fuel ratio A/F sensors

Discard any air fuel ratio A/F sensor which has been
dropped from a height of more than 0.5m (19.7 in) onto a
hard surface such as a concrete floor. Replace it with a
new one.
8. Support engine using a suitable tool.
9. Remove the exhaust manifold (LH) following the steps below.
a. Remove the engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-74
.
b. Remove the exhaust manifold cover.
c. Remove the engine mounting bracket. Refer to EM-74
.
d. Loosen the nuts in reverse order as shown using power tool.
e. Remove the exhaust manifold (LH) (A).
10. Remove the exhaust manifold (RH) following the steps below.
a. Remove the engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-74
.
b. Remove the exhaust manifold cover.
c. Remove the engine mounting bracket. Refer to EM-74
.
d. Remove the oil level gauge guide. Refer to EM-24
.
e. Loosen the nuts in reverse order as shown using power tool.
f. Remove the exhaust manifold (RH) (B).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Surface Distortion

Check the flatness of each exhaust manifold flange surface
using suitable tools.

If measurement exceeds the limit, replace the exhaust manifold.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Tool number : — (J-44626)
WBIA0630E
WBIA0696E
WBIA0696E
Flatness limit : 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
KBIA2504E

EM-36Revision: November 2009
ROCKER COVER
2006 QX56
INSTALLATION
1. Apply liquid gasket to the joint part of the cylinder head andcamshaft bracket following the steps below.
NOTE:
Illustration shows an example of (LH) side (zoomed in shows
No.1 camshaft bracket).
a. Refer to illustration ″a ″ to apply liquid gasket to the joint part of
No.1 camshaft bracket and cylinder head.
b. Refer to illustration ″b ″ to apply liquid gasket 90 ° to illustration
″ a ″.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-46, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
2. Install the rocker cover (A) or (B).

Make sure the new rocker cover gasket is installed in the groove of the rocker cover (A) or (B).

Tighten the bolts in two steps in the numerical order shown.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the rocker cover (RH) (B) by the oil filler
neck.
3. Install the PCV hoses. NOTE:

Remove foreign materials from inside the hose using com-
pressed air.

The inserted length is within 25 - 30 mm (0.98 - 1.18 in) [Target: 25 mm (0.98 in)].
4. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
KBIA2510E
1st step : 2.0 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 18 in-lb)
2nd step : 8.3 N·m (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
WBIA0697E

EM-38Revision: November 2009
TIMING CHAIN
2006 QX56
NOTE:

To remove timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the LH bank. The procedure for remov-
ing parts on the RH bank is omitted because it is the same as that for removal on the LH bank.

To install timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the RH bank. The procedure for installing
parts on the LH bank is omitted because it is the same as that for installation on the RH bank.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. Refer to EM-74, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the following components and related parts:

Drive belt auto tensioner and idler pulley. Refer to EM-13, "REMOVAL" .

Thermostat housing and water hose. Refer toCO-21, "Removal of Thermostat Housing, Water Outlet
and Heater Pipe" .

Power steering oil pump bracket. Refer to PS-21, "REMOVAL" .

Oil pan (lower), (upper) and oil strainer. Refer to EM-24, "REMOVAL" .

Ignition coil. Refer to EM-28, "REMOVAL" .

Rocker cover. Refer to EM-35, "REMOVAL" .
3. Remove the chain case cover RH bank (A) and chain case cover LH bank (B) as follows:
a. Loosen and remove the bolts as shown.
b. Cut the liquid gasket and remove the covers using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage mating surfaces.
4. Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
a. Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise to align the TDC identifica- tion notch (without paint mark) with the timing indicator on the
front cover.
1. Camshaft sprocket LH bank EXH 2. Camshaft sprocket LH bank INT 3. Camshaft sprocket RH bank INT
4. Camshaft sprocket RH bank EXH 5. Front cover 6. Chain case cover RH bank
7. Chain case cover LH bank 8. Crankshaft pulley bolt 9. Crankshaft pulley
10. Chain tensioner cover 11. Front oil seal 12. Oil pump drive spacer
13. Oil pump assembly 14. Crankshaft sprocket 15. Bracket
16. O-ring 17. Timing chain tension guide RH bank 18. Timing chain slack guide RH bank
19. Timing chain RH bank 20. Timing chain LH bank 21. Chain tensioner RH bank
22. Timing chain slack guide LH bank 23. Timing chain tension guide LH bank 24. Chain tensioner LH bank
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
WBIA0698E
KBIA2476E

EM-40Revision: November 2009
TIMING CHAIN
2006 QX56
9. Remove the oil pump. Refer to LU-13, "REMOVAL" .
10. Remove the chain tensioner on the LH bank using the following steps.
NOTE:
To remove the timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the LH bank. The procedure for
removing parts on the RH bank is omitted because it is the same as that for the LH bank.
a. Squeeze the return-proof clip ends using suitable tool and push the plunger into the tensioner body.
b. Secure the plunger using stopper pin.

Stopper pin is made from hard wire approximately 1 mm (0.04
in) in diameter.
c. Remove the bolts and chain tensioner. WARNING:
Plunger, spring, and spring seat pop out when (squeezing)
return-proof clip without holding plunger head. It may
cause serious injuries. Always hold plunger head when
removing.
NOTE:

Stop the plunger in the fully extended position by using the
return-proof clip 1 if the stopper pin is removed.

Push the plunger 2 into the tensioner body while squeezing
the return-proof clip 1. Secure it using stopper pin 3.
11. Remove the timing chain tension guide and timing chain slack guide.
12. Remove the timing chain and crankshaft sprocket.
13. Loosen the camshaft sprocket bolts as shown and remove the camshaft sprocket.
CAUTION:
To avoid interference between valves and pistons, do not
turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing chain is discon-
nected.
14. Repeat the same procedure to remove the RH timing chain and associated parts.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for cracks and any excessive wear at link plates. Replace
chain if necessary.

In the same way as for the LH bank, inspect the timing chain
and associated parts on the RH bank.
KBIA2479E
KBIA2483E
KBIA2513E
PBIC0282E

EM-46Revision: November 2009
CAMSHAFT
2006 QX56
CAMSHAFTPFP:13001
Removal and InstallationEBS00RF8
* Refer to GI-46, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
REMOVAL
1. Remove the RH bank and LH bank rocker covers. Refer to EM-35, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
a. Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise to align the TDC identifica- tion notch (without paint mark) with the timing indicator on the
front cover.
1. Cylinder head (RH bank) 2. Camshaft bracket (No. 2, 3, 4, 5) 3. Valve lifter
4. Camshaft bracket (No. 1) 5. Seal washer6. Camshaft (RH bank EXH)
7. Camshaft (RH bank INT) 8. Camshaft (LH bank INT)9. Camshaft (LH bank EXH)
10. Camshaft sprocket (RH bank EXH) 11. Camshaft sprocket (RH bank INT) 12. Camshaft sprocket (LH bank INT)
13. Camshaft sprocket (LH bank EXH) 14. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 15. O-ring
16. Cylinder head (LH bank)
WBIA0469E
KBIA2476E

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8. Loosen camshaft sprocket bolts as shown and remove camshaft
sprockets.
CAUTION:
To avoid interference between valves and pistons, do not
turn crankshaft or camshaft with timing chain discon-
nected.
9. Remove the RH front cover bolts (A) and LH front cover bolts (B).
10. Remove RH (A) camshaft bracket bolts and LH (C) camshaft bracket bolts in the reverse of order shown to remove camshaft
brackets.

Remove No. 1 camshaft bracket.
NOTE:
The bottom and front surface of bracket will be stuck because
of liquid gasket.

⇐: Engine front

B: Exhaust

D: Intake
11. Remove the camshaft.
12. Remove the valve lifters if necessary.

Correctly identify location where each part is removed from.
Keep parts organized to avoid mixing them up.
KBIA2485E
WBIA0706E
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