2007 INFINITI FX35 recommended oil

EM-214
[VK45DE]
TIMING CHAIN
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
f. Further tighten by 90 degrees. (Angle tightening)

Check the tightening angle by referencing to the notches. The
angle between two notches is 90 degrees.
15. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from engine front) to confirm it turns smoothly.
16. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step. NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in guide may gen-
erate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this does not indicate an unusualness.
Noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The followings are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.

Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS"

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
PBIC2346E
Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —

EM-246
[VK45DE]
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
Separation Work
1. Change engine slinger installing to cylinder head (right bank).
NOTE:
In order to keep secure position when hoisting engine.
2. Remove engine mounting insulators (RH and LH) under side nut with power tool.
3. Lift with hoist and separate engine and transmission assembly from front suspension member. CAUTION:

Before and during this lifting, always make sure that any harnesses are left connected.

Avoid damage to and oil/grease smearing or spills onto engine mounting insulator.
4. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-24, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
5. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-11, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
6. Separate engine from transmission assembly. Refer to AT- 2 6 9 , "
Removal and Installation (AWD Models)"
.
7. Remove front final drive from engine. Refer to FFD-13, "
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
8. Remove engine mounting insulators (RH and LH) and brackets (RH and LH) from engine with power tool.
9. Remove engine rear member and engine mounting insulator (rear) from transmission.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Do not allow engine mounting insulator to be damage and careful no engine oil gets on it.

For a location with a positioning pin, insert it securely into hole of mating part.

For a part with a specified installation orientation, refer to component figure in EM-243, "Removal and
Installation" .

When installing engine mounting brackets (RH and LH) on cylin-
der block, tighten two upper bolts (shown as “A” in the figure)
first. Then tighten two lower bolts (shown as “B” in the figure).
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The followings are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.

Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant. Slinger bolts:
: 33.4 N·m (3.4 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
PBIC2447E
PBIC2365E

CYLINDER BLOCK EM-253
[VK45DE]
C
D E
F
G H
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J
K L
M A
EM
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
17. If pilot converter must be removed, remove it from the rear end
of the crankshaft using pilot bushing puller (SST).

It is possible to remove pilot converter without hoisting engine
with engine stand.
ASSEMBLY
1. Fully air-blow engine coolant and engine oil passages in cylinder block, cylinder bore and crankcase to remove any foreign material.
CAUTION:
Use a goggles to protect your eye.
2. Install each plug to the cylinder block. (Only screwed-type plugs are shown in the figure.)

Apply sealant to the thread of each plug “A” and “D”.
Use Genuine High Strength Locking Sealant or equiva-
lent. Refer to GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PROD-
UCTS AND SEALANTS".

Apply sealant to the thread of each plug “B” and “C”.
Use Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to GI-
48, "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEAL-
ANTS".

Replace copper washers with new ones.

Tighten each plug as specified below.
3. Install main bearings and thrust bearings as follows:
a. Remove dust, dirt and oil on the bearing mating surfaces of cylinder block and main bearing caps.
b. Install thrust bearings to the both sides of the No. 3 journal hous- ing on cylinder block and main bearing cap.

Install thrust bearings with the oil groove facing the crankshaft
arm (outside).

Install thrust bearing with a protrusion on one end on cylinder
block, and thrust bearing with a protrusion at center on main
bearing cap. Align each protrusion with mating notch.
PBIC0092E
PBIC1265E
Part Washer Tightening torque
A Yes 53.9 N·m (5.5 kg-m, 40 ft-lb)
B No 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
C Yes 62.7 N·m (6.4 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)
D Yes 62.7 N·m (6.4 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)
PBIC2368E

EM-256
[VK45DE]
CYLINDER BLOCK
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45

Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser
[SST: WS39930000 ( — )] to rear oil seal retainer as
shown in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS".
10. Install piston to connecting rod.
a. Using snap ring pliers, install new snap ring to the groove of the piston rear side.

Insert it fully into groove to install.
b. Install piston to connecting rod.

Using industrial use drier or similar tool, heat piston until piston pin can be pushed in by hand without
excess force [approx. 60 to 70 °C (140 to 158 °F)]. From the front to the rear, insert piston pin into piston
and connecting rod.

Assemble so that the front mark on the piston head and the oil
holes and the cylinder No. on connecting rod are positioned
as shown in the figure.
c. Using snap ring pliers, install new snap rings to the groove of the piston front side.

Insert it fully into groove to install.

After installing, make sure that connecting rod moves
smoothly.
11. Using piston ring expander (commercial service tool), install pis- ton rings.
CAUTION:

When installing piston rings, be careful not to damage
piston.

Be careful not to damage piston rings by expending them
excessively.

Position each ring with the gap as shown in the figure, refer-
ring to the piston front mark.

Install top ring and second ring with the stamped surface fac-
ing upward.
12. Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap.

Before installing connecting rod bearings, apply engine oil to the bearing surface (inside). Do not apply
engine oil to the back surface, but thoroughly clean it.
SBIA0391E
PBIC0099E
PBIC0087E
Stamped mark
Top ring : R
Second ring : 2R
PBIC0100E

FFD-18
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
34. Side shaft bearing 35. Extension tube retainer 36. Side shaft oil seal
37. Dust sealed 38. Side shaft
A: Oil seal lip
B: Screw hole
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply multi-purpose grease.
: Apply gear oil.
: Apply anti-corrosion oil.
: Apply Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
: Apply Genuine Medium Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
Recommended Chemical
Products and Sealants" .

FFD-20
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.
Total Preload Torque
1. Rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise and rotation malfunction.
2. Rotate drive pinion at least 20 times to check for smooth opera- tion of the bearing.
3. Measure total preload with preload gauge.
NOTE:
Total preload torque = Pinion bearing preload torque + Side
bearing preload torque

If measured value is out of the specification, disassemble it to
check and adjust each part. Adjust the pinion bearing preload and side bearing preload.
Adjust the pinion bearing preload first, then adjust the side bearing preload.
37. Dust sealed 38. Side shaft
A: Oil seal lip
B: Screw hole
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply multi-purpose grease.
: Apply gear oil.
: Apply anti-corrosion oil.
: Apply Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
: Apply Genuine Medium Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
Recommended Chemical
Products and Sealants" .
Tool number A: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Total preload torque:
1.56 - 2.65 N·m (0.16 - 0.27 kg-m, 14 - 23 in-lb)
PDIA0792J
When the preload torque is largeOn pinion bearings: Decrease the drive pinion bearing adjusting washer and drive pinion adjusting washer thickness. Refer to FFD-40, "
Drive Pinion Bearing
Adjusting Washer" and FFD-40, "Drive Pinion Adjusting Washer" .
On side bearings: Increase the side bearing adjusting shim thickness. Refer to FFD-40,
"Side Bearing Adjusting Shim" .
When the preload torque is small On pinion bearings: Increase the drive pinion bearing adjusting washer and drive pinion adjusting washer thickness. Refer to FFD-40, "
Drive Pinion Bearing
Adjusting Washer" and FFD-40, "Drive Pinion Adjusting Washer" .
On side bearings: Decrease the side bearing adjusting shim thickness. Refer to FFD-40,
"Side Bearing Adjusting Shim" .

FFD-38
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
23. Apply sealant to mating surface of carrier cover.

Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-48,
"Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
CAUTION:
Remove old sealant adhering to mounting surfaces. Also
remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to
application and mounting surfaces.
24. Install carrier cover on gear carrier and tighten mounting bolts with the specified torque. Refer to FFD-17, "
COMPONENTS
(VQ35DE MODELS)" , FFD-19, "COMPONENTS (VK45DE
MODELS)" .
Side Shaft Assembly
1. Using the drift, install side shaft oil seal.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse oil seal.

When installing, do not incline oil seal.

Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear
oil onto the circumference of oil seal.
2. Install dust sealed.
3. Support side shaft bearing with the drift, then press side shaft (1) into the side shaft bearing using a press.
4. Apply multi-purpose grease to O-ring, and install it to extension tube retainer.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
PDIA0742E
SDIA1648E
Tool number A: KV38100200 ( — )
PDIA0814J
Tool number A: ST30032000 (J-26010-01)
PDIA0815J

FSU-6
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYPFP:54010
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceNES000I3
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
INSPECTION LOWER BALL JOINT END PLAY
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal.
2. Place an iron bar or similar tool between transverse link and steering knuckle.
3. Measure axial end play by prying it up and down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
STRUT INSPECTION

Check strut for oil leakage, damage and replace if there are. Refer to FSU-11, "COIL SPRING AND
STRUT" .
Wheel Alignment InspectionNES000I4
DESCRIPTION

Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK

Check tires for improper air pressure and wear.

Check road wheels for runout.

Check wheel bearing axial end play.

Check ball joint axial end play of compression rod, upper link, and steering knuckle

Check shock absorber operation.

Check each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.

Check each link, rod and member for cracks, deformation and other damage.

Check vehicle posture.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
–This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
–The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is
centered.
–The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
–The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.

Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.
–Your alignment equipment should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
–Check with the manufacturer of your specific equipment for their recommended Service/Calibration
Schedule. Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)