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CAMSHAFT
2006 QX56
–Position No. 1 camshaft bracket close to the mounting posi-
tion, and then install it to prevent from touching liquid gasket
applied to each surface.
–Temporarily tighten the front cover bolts (4 for each bank) as
shown.
4. Tighten the camshaft bracket bolts as follows: CAUTION:
After tightening the camshaft bracket bolts, be sure to wipe
off excessive liquid gasket from the parts listed below.
Mating surface of rocker cover
Mating surface of front cover
a. Tighten the front cover bolts (4 for each bank) as shown to the specified torque.
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Camshaft bracket bolts
Step 1 (bolts 9 - 12) : 2.0 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
Step 2 (bolts 1 - 8) : 2.0 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
Step 3 (all bolts) : 5.9 N·m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb)
Step 4 (all bolts) : 10.4 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 92 in-lb)
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Front cover bolts : 11.0 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)
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5. Install the camshaft sprockets using the following procedure:
A: LH bank shown
a. Install the camshaft sprockets aligning them with the matching marks painted (B) on the timing chain (C) when removed. Align
the camshaft sprocket key groove with the dowel pin on the
camshaft front edge at the same time. Then temporarily tighten
camshaft sprocket bolts.
Install the intake and exhaust side camshaft sprockets by
selectively using the groove of the dowel pin according to the
bank. (Common part used for both banks.)
A: Intake (I)
B: Exhaust (E)
R: for RH bank
L: for LH bank
b. Lock the hexagonal part of the camshaft in the same way as for removal, and tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts.
c. Check again that the timing alignment mark on the timing chain and on each sprocket are aligned.
6. Install the chain tensioner using the following procedure: NOTE:
LH is shown.
a. Install the chain tensioner.
Compress the plunger and hold it using a stopper pin when
installing.
Loosen the slack guide side timing chain by rotating the cam-
shaft hexagonal part if mounting space is small.
b. Remove the stopper pin and release the plunger, and then apply tension to the timing chain.
c. Install the RH bank timing chain tensioner cover onto the front cover.
Apply liquid gasket as shown.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-46, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"
.
7. Check and adjust valve clearances. Refer to EM-55, "
Va l v e
Clearance" .
8. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
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INSPECTION
NOTE:
Perform the following inspection after removal, installation or replacement of camshaft or valve-related parts,
or if there are unusual engine conditions due to changes in valve clearance over time (starting, idling, and/or
noise).
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Chain tensioner bolts : 6.9 N·m (0.70 kg-m, 61 in-lb)
Tensioner cover bolts : 9.0 N·m (0.92 kg-m, 80 in-lb)KBIA2479E
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CAMSHAFT
2006 QX56
1. Warm up the engine. Then stop the engine.
2. Remove the engine cover and. Refer to EM-12, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove the battery cover. Refer to SC-9, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove the air cleaner and air duct assembly EM-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove the RH bank and LH bank rocker covers using power tool. Refer to EM-35, "
REMOVAL" .
6. Turn the crankshaft pulley in the normal direction (clockwise when viewed from engine front) to align TDC identification notch
(without paint mark) with timing indicator.
7. At this time, make sure both the intake and exhaust cam noses of No. 1 cylinder (top front on LH bank) face outside.
If they do not face outside, turn crankshaft pulley once more.
8. Measure valve clearances at the locations marked “×” as shown
in the table below (locations indicated with black arrow).
⇐ : Engine front
⇐ (black): Measurable at No.1 cylinder compression top dead
center
⇐ (white): Measurable at No. 3 cylinder compression top
dead center
A: RH
B: LH
C: Exhaust
D: Intake
NOTE:
Firing order 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
No. 1 cylinder compression TDC
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Measuring position (RH bank) No. 2 cyl
(E) No. 4 cyl
(F) No. 6 cyl
(G) No. 8 cyl
(H)
No. 1 cylinder at TDC EXH
×
INT ××
Measuring position (LH bank) No. 1 cyl
(J) No. 3 cyl
(K) No. 5 cyl
(L) No. 7 cyl
(M)
No. 1 cylinder at TDC INT
××
EXH ××
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Measure valve clearance using suitable tool.Refer to EM-105,
"Valve Clearance" .
CAUTION:
If the inspection was carried out with a cold engine, make
sure the values with a fully warmed up engine are still
within specifications.
9. Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise 270 ° from the position of No. 1 cylinder compression TDC to obtain
No. 3 cylinder compression TDC.
10. Measure valve clearances at the locations marked “×” as shown
in the table below (locations indicated with white arrow).
⇐ : Engine front
⇐ (black): Measurable at No.1 cylinder compression top dead
center
⇐ (white): Measurable at No. 3 cylinder compression top
dead center
A: RH
B: LH
C: Exhaust
D: Intake
NOTE:
Firing order 1-8-7-2-3-6-5-4-2
No. 3 cylinder compression TDC
Measure valve clearance using suitable tool.Refer to EM-105,
"Valve Clearance" .
CAUTION:
If the inspection was carried out with a cold engine, make
sure the values with a fully warmed up engine are still
within specifications.
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Measuring position (RH bank) No. 2 cyl
(E) No. 4 cyl
(F) No. 6 cyl
(G) No. 8 cyl
(H)
No. 3 cylinder at TDC EXH
×
INT ×
Measuring position (LH bank) No. 1 cyl
(J) No. 3 cyl
(K) No. 5 cyl
(L) No. 7 cyl
(M)
No. 3 cylinder at TDC INT
××
EXH ××
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CAMSHAFT
2006 QX56
11. Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise 90° from the position of No.
3 cylinder compression TDC (clockwise by 360 ° from the posi-
tion of No. 1 cylinder compression TDC) to measure the intake
and exhaust valve clearances of No. 6 cylinder and the exhaust
valve clearance of No. 2 cylinder.
12. If out of specifications, adjust as necessary. Refer to EM-58, "
ADJUSTMENT" .
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
Perform adjustment depending on the selected head thickness of the valve lifter.
The specified valve lifter thickness is the dimension at normal temperatures. Ignore dimensional differ-
ences caused by temperature. Use the specifications for hot engine condition to adjust.
1. Remove the camshaft. Refer to EM-46, "
REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the valve lifters at the locations that are out of specification.
3. Measure the center thickness of the removed valve lifters using suitable tool.
4. Use the equation below to calculate the valve lifter thickness for replacement.
Valve lifter thickness calculation:
Thickness of replacement valve lifter = t1+ (C1 - C2)
t1 = Thickness of removed valve lifter
C1 = Measured valve clearance
C2= Standard valve clearance:
Thickness of a new valve lifter can be identified by stamp
marks on the reverse side (inside the cylinder).
Stamp mark N788 indicates 7.88 mm (0.3102 in) in thickness.
Available thickness of valve lifter: 25 sizes with range 7.88 to
8.36 mm (0.3102 to 0.3291 in) in steps of 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
(when manufactured at factory). Refer to EM-106, "
Available
Valve Lifter" .
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5. Install the selected valve lifter.
6. Install the camshaft.
7. Manually turn the crankshaft pulley a few turns.
8. Make sure the valve clearances for a cold engine are within specifications by referring to the specified val-
ues.
9. After completing the repair, check the valve clearances again with the specifications for a warmed engine. Make sure the values are within specifications. Refer to EM-105, "
Valve Clearance" .
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OIL SEAL
2006 QX56
OIL SEALPFP:00100
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil SealEBS00RFA
REMOVAL
1. Remove the camshaft relating to the valve oil seal to be removed. Refer to EM-46, "Removal and Installa-
tion" .
2. Remove the valve lifters. Refer to EM-46, "
Removal and Installation" .
Correctly identify the location where each part is removed from. Keep parts organized to avoid mixing
them up.
3. Turn the crankshaft until the cylinder requiring new oil seals is at TDC. This will prevent the valve from dropping into the cylinder.
4. Remove the valve collet using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the valve lifter holes.
5. Remove the valve spring retainer and valve spring. CAUTION:
Do not remove the valve spring seat from the valve spring.
6. Remove the valve oil seal using Tool.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Install the valve oil seal using Tool.
Apply new engine oil on the new valve oil seal joint and seal lip.
Install the valve oil seal to the specified height "H". Tool number
: KV10116200 (J-26336-A)
: KV10115900 (J-26336-20)
: KV10109220 ( — )
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Tool number : KV10107902 (J-38959)
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Tool number : KV10115600 (J-38958)
Height "H" (without valve spring installed) Intake and exhaust : 14.3 - 14.9 mm (0.563 - 0.587 in)
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Removal and Installation of Front Oil SealEBS00RFB
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine. Refer to EM-74, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove the crankshaft pulley. Refer to EM-37, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
3. Remove the front oil seal using suitable tool. CAUTION:
Do not damage front cover and oil pump drive spacer.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to both the oil seal lip and dust seal lip of the new front oil seal.
2. Install the front oil seal.
Install the front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as
shown.
Press-fit until the height of the front oil seal is level with the
mounting surface using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage front timing chain case and crankshaft.
Press-fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting oil
seal.
3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil SealEBS00RFC
REMOVAL
1. Remove the transmission assembly. Refer to AT- 2 4 3 , "Removal and Installation (2WD)" or AT- 2 4 6 ,
"Removal and Installation (4WD)" .
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