2006 INFINITI QX56 Factory Service Manual

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INFINITI QX56 2006  Factory Service Manual EM-70Revision: November 2009
CYLINDER HEAD
2006 QX56
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT
When the valve guide is removed, replace it with an oversized (0.2 mm, 0.008 in) valve guide.
1. To remove the valve guide,

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5. Press the valve guide from the camshaft side to the dimensions
as shown.
CAUTION:
Cylinder head contains heat. When wo

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CYLINDER HEAD
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3. Heat the cylinder head to 110° to 130 °C (230 ° to 266 °F) by
soaking it in heated oil.
4. Cool the valve seats well with dry ice. Force fit

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VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS
Set try square along the side of valve spring and rotate the
spring. Measure the maximum clearan

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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ENGINE ASSEMBLYPFP:10001
Removal and InstallationEBS00RFH
WARNING:
Situate vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
Place chocks at front and back

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4. Remove the engine hood. Refer to BL-13, "Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly" .
5. Remove the cowl extension.

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Loosen the bolts diagonally.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the drive plate. Especially
avoid deforming and damaging of the signal plate tee

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*Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.Item
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