2006 INFINITI QX56 engine

EM-60Revision: November 2009
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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OIL SEAL
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2. Lock the drive plate using Tool A. CAUTION:
Do not damage the drive plate. Especially, avoid deforming
and damaging the signal plate teeth (circumference posi-
tion).
Keep magnetic materials away from signal plate.
NOTE:
Remove the bolts diagonally.
3. Remove the drive plate. CAUTION:
Place the drive plate with the signal plate surface facing upward.
4. Remove the engine rear plate.
5. Remove the rear oil seal using suitable tool. CAUTION:
Do not damage crankshaft or oil seal retainer surface.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to both the oil seal lip and dust seal lip of the new rear oil seal.
2. Install the rear oil seal.

Install the rear oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as
shown.

Press-fit the rear oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION:

Do not damage the crankshaft or cylinder block.

Press-fit the oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or
tilting.

Do not touch grease applied onto the oil seal lip.

Do not damage or scratch the outer circumference of
the rear oil seal.

Tap until flattened with the front edge of the oil seal retainer.
3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal. Refer to EM-78, "
Disassembly
and Assembly" .
Tool number : — (J-47245)
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SEM715A
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CYLINDER HEADEM-63
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On-Vehicle ServiceEBS00RFD
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1. Warm up the engine thoroughly. Then stop the engine.
2. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-80, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is not used to release fuel pressure leave the fuel pump fuse disconnected until
step 7.
3. Remove the spark plug from each cylinder. Refer to EM-29, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Connect the engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT-II).
5. Install the compression tester with Tool into the spark plug hole.
6. With the accelerator pedal fully depressed, turn the ignition switch to “START” for cranking. When the gauge pointer stabi-
lizes, read the compression pressure and engine rpm. Perform
these steps to check each cylinder.
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2 , psi) /rpm
CAUTION:
Always use a fully charged battery to obtain specified engine speed.

If the engine speed is out of the specified range, check the battery liquid for proper gravity. Check the
engine speed again with normal battery gravity.

If the compression pressure is below the minimum value, check the valve clearances and parts associ-
ated with the combustion chamber (valve, valve seat, piston, piston ring, cylinder bore, cylinder head,
cylinder head gasket). After checking, measure the compression pressure again.

If some cylinders have low compression pressure, pour a small amount of engine oil into the spark plug
hole of the cylinder to re-check it for compression.
–If the added engine oil improves the compression, the piston rings may be worn out or damaged. Check
the piston rings and replace if necessary.
–If the compression pressure remains at a low level despite the addition of engine oil, the valves may be
malfunctioning. Check the valves for damage. Replace the valve or valve seat accordingly.

If two adjacent cylinders have respectively low compression pressure and their compression remains
low even after the addition of engine oil, the gaskets may be leaking, or a valve in adjacent cylinders
may be damaged. Inspect and repair as required.
7. Install the components in the reverse order of removal.
8. Start the engine and confirm that it runs smoothly.
9. Perform trouble diagnosis. If DTC appears, erase it. Refer to LAN-26, "
CAN COMMUNICATION" .
Tool number : EG15050500 (J-45402)
Standard
MinimumDeference limit
between cylinders
1,520 (15.5, 220) / 200 1,324 (13.5, 192) / 200 98 (1.0, 14) / 200
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EM-64Revision: November 2009
CYLINDER HEAD
2006 QX56
Removal and InstallationEBS00RFE
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. Refer to EM-74, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove the following components and related parts:

Drive belt auto tensioner drive belts and idler pulley. Refer to EM-14, "REMOVAL" .

Thermostat housing and hose. Refer to CO-21, "Removal and Installation" .

Oil pan and oil strainer. Refer to EM-24, "Removal and Installation" .

Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly. Refer to EM-31, "Removal and Installation" .

Intake manifold. Refer to EM-17, "Removal and Installation" .

Ignition coil. Refer to EM-28, "Removal and Installation" .

Rocker cover. Refer to EM-35, "Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove the crankshaft pulley, front cover, oil pump, and timing chain. Refer to EM-37, "
Removal and
Installation" .
4. Remove the camshaft sprockets and camshafts. Refer to EM-46, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove the cylinder head bolts in reverse of order shown.
1. Harness bracket 2. Engine coolant temperature sensor 3. Washer
4. Cylinder head gasket (LH) 5. Cylinder head (RH) 6. Cylinder head bolt
7. Cylinder head gasket (RH) 8. Cylinder head (LH)
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Cylinder Head Bolts Diameter

Cylinder head bolts are tightened by plastic zone tightening
method. Whenever the size difference between d1 and d2
exceeds the limit, replace the bolt with a new one.

If reduction of diameter appears in a position other than d2, use
it as d2 point.
INSTALLATION
1. Install a new cylinder head gasket.
2. Install the cylinder head. Follow the steps below to tighten the
bolts in the numerical order shown.
CAUTION:

If cylinder head bolts are re-used, check their diameters
before installation. Refer to EM-65, "
Cylinder Head Bolts
Diameter" .
a. Apply engine oil to threads and seating surface of the bolts.
b. Measure the tightening angle using Tool.
CAUTION:
Measure the tightening angle using Tool. Do not measure
visually.
3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal. Limit (d1 - d2) : 0.18 mm (0.0071 in)
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Step a : 98.1 N·m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb)
Step b :Loosen in the reverse order of tightening.
Step c : 44.1 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
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Tool number
: KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Step d : 60 ° clockwise
Step e : 60 ° clockwise
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7. Remove the valve oil seal using Tool.
8. Replace the valve seat if necessary. Refer to EM-71, "
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT" .
9. Replace the valve guide if necessary. Refer to EM-70, "
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT" .
10. Remove the spark plug tube, as necessary.

Remove the spark plug tube out of the cylinder head using suitable tool.
CAUTION:

Do not damage the cylinder head.

Do not remove the spark plug tube unless absolutely necessary. Once removed, the spark
plug tube will be deformed and cannot be reused.
ASSEMBLY
1. Install the valve guide if necessary. Refer to EM-70, "VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT" .
2. Install the valve seat if necessary. Refer to EM-71, "
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT" .
3. 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".
4. Install the valves in their original position.
5. Install the valve spring seats.
6. Install the valve springs.

Install the narrow pitch end (paint mark side) to the cylinder
head side.
7. Install the valve spring retainers. Tool number
: KV10107902 (J-38959)
WBIA0478E
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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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
2006 QX56
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Removal and InstallationEBS00RFH
WARNING:

Situate vehicle on a flat and solid surface.

Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.

For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in
PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:

Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.

Do not start working until exhaust system and engine coolant are cooled sufficiently.

If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, refer to the applicable sections.

Always use the support point specified for lifting.

Use either 2-point lift type or separate type lift. If board-on type is used for unavoidable reasons,
support at the rear axle jacking point with transmission jack or similar tool before starting work, in
preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.

For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to GI-41, "Garage Jack and
Safety Stand" .
REMOVAL
Preparation
1. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to CO-11, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
2. Partially drain the A/T fluid. Refer to AT- 1 2 , "
Changing Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)" .
3. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-80, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE"
1. Rear engine mounting insulator 4WD 2. Rear engine mounting insulator 2WD 3. LH engine mounting bracket
4. LH heat shield plate 5. LH engine mounting insulator 6. RH engine mounting bracket
7. RH heat shield plate 8. RH engine mounting insulator
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