2007 INFINITI FX35 engine oil

PRECAUTIONS EM-165
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When tightening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the
ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is speci-
fied, do exactly as specified.

Replace with new gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.

Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check engine oil or engine coolant passages for
any restriction and blockage.

Guide pins are used for several parts alignment. When replacing and reassembling parts with guide pins,
make sure that guide pins are installed in the original portion.

Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely remove foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.

Release air within route when refilling after draining engine coolant.

After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check engine coolant, fuel, engine oil, and
exhaust gases for leakage.
Parts Requiring Angle TighteningNBS003HG

Use angle wrench [SST: KV10112100 (BT8653-A)] for the final tightening of the following engine parts:
–Cylinder head bolts
–Main bearing cap bolts
–Connecting rod cap nuts
–Crankshaft pulley bolt (No angle wrench is required as the bolt flange is provided with notches for angle
tightening)

Do not use a torque value for final tightening.

The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.

Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and coated with engine oil.
Precautions for Liquid GasketNBS003HH
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING

After removing mounting nuts and bolts, separate the mating
surface using seal cutter (SST) and remove old liquid gasket
sealing.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.

Tap seal cutter to insert it, and then slide it by tapping on the
side as shown in the figure.

In areas where seal cutter (SST) is difficult to use, use plastic
hammer to lightly tap the parts, to remove it.
CAUTION:
If for some unavoidable reason tool such as screwdriver is
used, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Using scraper, remove old liquid gasket adhering to the liquid gasket application surface and the mating surface.

Remove liquid gasket completely from the groove of the liquid
gasket application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Wipe the liquid gasket application surface and the mating sur- face with white gasoline (lighting and heating use) to remove
adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.
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3. Attach liquid gasket tube to tube presser [SST: WS39930000
(—)].
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
4. Apply liquid gasket without breaks to the specified location with the specified dimensions.

If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply liquid gasket to the groove.

As for the bolt holes, normally apply liquid gasket inside the
holes. Occasionally, it should be applied outside the holes.
Make sure to read the text of this manual.

Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mat-
ing component.

If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.

Do not retighten after the installation.

Wait 30 minutes or more after installation before refilling
engine with engine oil and engine coolant.
CAUTION:
If there are specific instructions in this manual, observe
them.
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom.NBS003HL
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not related Location
of noise Type of
noise Operating condition of engine
Source of noise Check item Refer-
ence page
Before
warm- up After
warm- up When
start- ing When
idling When
racing While
driving
Top of
engine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
head Ticking or
clicking C A — A B — Tappet noise Valve clearance
EM-222
Rattle C A — A B C Camshaft
bearing noise Camshaft journal oil
clearance
Camshaft runout EM-217EM-216
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil pan Slap or
knock —A—B B— Piston pin
noise Piston to piston pin oil
clearance
Connecting rod bush-
ing oil clearance EM-265
EM-267
Slap or
rap A——B B A Piston slap
noise Piston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsion EM-269EM-266
EM-266
EM-267
Knock A B C B B B
Connecting
rod bearing
noise Connecting rod bush-
ing oil clearance
Connecting rod bear-
ing oil clearance EM-267EM-272
Knock A B — A B C
Main bearing
noise Main bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runout EM-273EM-271
Front of
engine
front cover Tapping or
ticking AA—BBB Timing chain
and chain
tensioner
noise Timing chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operation EM-208
EM-203
Front of
engine Squeak-
ing or fizz-
ing AB—B—C Drive belts
(Sticking or
slipping) Drive belts deflection
EM-174CreakingA BAB A B Drive belts
(Slipping) Idler pulley bearing
operation
Squall
Creak AB—BAB Water pump
noise Water pump operation CO-51,
"WATER
PUMP"

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DRIVE BELTS
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DRIVE BELTSPFP:02117
ComponentsNBS003HO
Checking Drive BeltsNBS003HP
WARNING:
Be sure to perform when engine is stopped.

Remove air duct (inlet) when inspecting drive belt for alternator, water pump and A/C compressor.

Remove front engine undercover with power tool when inspecting power steering oil pump belt.

Make sure that indicator (single line notch) of each auto tensioner is within the allowable working range
(between three line notches).
NOTE:

Check auto tensioner indication when engine is cold.

When new drive belt is installed, the range should be “A”.

The indicator notch is located on the moving side of auto tensioner for alternator, water pump and A/C
compressor belt, while it is found on the fixed side for power steering oil pump belt.

Visually check entire belt for wear, damage or cracks.

If the indicator is out of allowable working range or belt is damaged, replace belt.
Tension AdjustmentNBS003HQ
Belt tensioning is not necessary, as it is automatically adjusted by auto tensioner.
Removal and InstallationNBS003HR
REMOVAL
Alternator, Water Pump and A/C Compressor Belt
1. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-177, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
2. With box wrench, and while securely holding the hexagonal part in pulley center of auto tensioner, move wrench handle in the
direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).
CAUTION:

Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may
occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.

Do not loosen the hexagonal part in center of drive belt
auto–tensioner pulley (Do not turn it clockwise). If turned
clockwise, the complete drive belt auto–tensioner must
be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
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DRIVE BELTS EM-175
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3. Under the above condition, insert a metallic bar of approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter (hexagonal
bar wrench shown as example in the figure) through the holding boss to lock auto tensioner pulley arm.

Leave auto tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed again.
4. Remove alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt.
Power Steering Oil Pump Belt
1. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-177, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
2. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
3. Remove alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt. Refer to EM-174, "
Alternator, Water Pump and
A/C Compressor Belt" .
4. While securely holding the hexagonal protrusion part of auto tensioner pulley with box wrench, move wrench handle in the
direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).
CAUTION:
Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur
if holding tool accidentally comes off.
5. Under the above condition, insert a metallic bar of approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter (hexagonal bar wrench shown as
example in the figure) through the holding boss to lock auto ten-
sioner pulley arm.

Leave auto tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed
again.
6. Remove power steering oil pump belt.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Make sure belt is securely installed around all pulleys.

Make sure belt is correctly engaged with the pulley groove.

Check for engine oil and engine coolant are not adhered belt and pulley groove.

Check that belt tension is within the allowable working range, using indicator notch on auto ten-
sioner. Refer to EM-174, "
Checking Drive Belts" .
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DRIVE BELTS
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ComponentsNBS003HS
CAUTION:
The complete drive belt auto–tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner and Idler PulleyNBS003HT
REMOVAL
1. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-177, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
2. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
3. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-174, "
Removal and Installation" .

Keep auto tensioner pulley arm locked after belt is removed.
4. Remove auto tensioner and idler pulley with power tool.

Keep auto tensioner pulley arm locked to install or remove auto tensioner.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the hexagonal part in center of drive belt auto–tensioner pulley (Do not turn it clock-
wise). If turned clockwise, the complete drive belt auto–tensioner must be replaced as a unit,
including the pulley.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not swap the pulley between new and old drive belt auto–tensioner.
1. Auto tensioner ( Used for alternator,
water pump and A/C compressor) 2. Idler pulley 3. Auto tensioner (Used for power
steering oil pump belt)
PBIC2788E

OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER EM-187
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINERP F P : 1111 0
ComponentsNBS003I1

Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
Removal and InstallationNBS003I2
REMOVAL
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, do not drain engine oil when engine is hot.
1. Remove front road wheels and tires.
2. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-13, "
HOOD" .
3. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-173, "
ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
4. Remove front and rear engine undercovers with power tool.
5. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-27, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.
1. Oil pan 2. O-ring 3. Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
4. Baffle plate 5. O-ring 6. Baffle plate
7. Oil pressure switch 8. Gasket 9. Oil strainer
10. Drain plug 11. Drain plug washer 12. O-ring
13. Oil cooler 14. Connector bolt 15. Oil filter
16. O-ring 17. Axle pipe 18. O-ring
19. Rear plate cover 20. Relief valve
A. Oil pan side B. Refer to LU-29
C. Refer to LU-28
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Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
6. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-38, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
7. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-174, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
8. Remove auto tensioner of power steering oil pump belt. Refer to EM-176, "
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner and
Idler Pulley" .
9. Remove power steering oil pump with piping connected, and temporarily secure it aside with ropes or equivalent. Refer to PS-30, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
10. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected, and temporarily secure it aside with ropes or equivalent. Refer to ATC-139, "
Components" .
11. Remove A/C compressor fitting bolts, and install A/C compressor temporarily on vehicle side with ropes or equivalent.
12. Remove harness of lower side of oil pan.
13. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transmission. CAUTION:

Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.

Do not disassemble it.

Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.

Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.
14. Install engine slinger and hang engine assembly to secure position. Refer to EM-243, "
ENGINE ASSEM-
BLY" .
15. Remove front suspension member with power tool. Refer to FSU-17, "
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
16. Remove front final drive assembly. Refer to FFD-13, "
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
17. Remove oil filter. Refer to LU-28, "
OIL FILTER" .
18. Disconnect oil cooler water hoses, and remove oil cooler water pipe and oil cooler. Refer to LU-29, "
OIL
COOLER" .
19. Remove oil pan as the follows:
a. Remove rear plate cover.
b. Remove transmission joint bolts which pierce oil pan. Refer to AT- 2 6 9 , "
Removal and Installation (AWD
Models)" .
c. Loosen mounting bolts with power tool in reverse order as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Disregard the numerical order No. 11 and 17 in removal.
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