2007 INFINITI M35 oil

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OIL FILTER
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OIL FILTERPFP:15208
Removal and InstallationNBS004QE
REMOVAL
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Using the oil filter wrench (SST), remove the oil filter.
CAUTION:

Oil filter is provided with relief valve. Use Genuine Nissan
Oil Filter or equivalent.

Be careful not to get burned when engine and engine oil
may be hot.

When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any
engine oil leakage or spillage.

Do not allow engine oil to adhere to drive belts.

Completely wipe off any engine oil that adhere to engine
and vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove foreign materials adhering to oil filter installation surface.
2. Apply new engine oil to the oil seal circumference of the new oil
filter.
3. Screw oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface,
then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-27, "ENGINE OIL" .
2. Start engine, and check there is no leaks of engine oil.
3. Stop engine and wait for 15 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and adjust engine oil. Refer to LU-27, "
ENGINE OIL" .
PBIC1525E
SMA010
Oil filter:
:17.7 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
SMA229B

OIL PUMP
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ComponentsNBS004QF
Removal and InstallationNBS004QG
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle. Refer to EM-247, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove front cover. Refer to EM-203, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
3. Remove oil pump drive spacer.

Set bolts in the two bolt holes [M6 × pitch 1.0 mm (0.04 in)] on
the front surface. Using suitable puller, pull oil pump drive
spacer off from crankshaft.
NOTE:
The dimension between the centers of the two bolt holes is 33
mm (1.30 in).
In the figure, a commercial steering puller is used.
4. Remove oil pump.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the oil pump.
2. Install oil pump drive spacer as follows:
a. Insert oil pump drive spacer according to the directions of crank-
shaft key and the two flat surfaces of oil pump inner rotor.

If the positional relationship does not allow the insertion,
rotate oil pump inner rotor with a finger to allow spacer.
b. After confirming that the position of each part is in correct condi-
tion to allow for spacer, force fit spacer by lightly tapping with
plastic hammer until it contacts and does not go further.
1. Oil pump body 2. Oil pump outer rotor 3. Oil pump inner rotor
4. Oil pump cover 5. Oil pump drive spacer 6. Regulator valve
7. Regulator valve spring 8. Regulator valve plug
PBIC1592E
PBIC0054E
PBIC0058E

LU-32
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OIL PUMP
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3. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-27, "ENGINE OIL" .
2. Start engine, and check there is no leak of engine oil.
3. Stop engine and wait for 15 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and adjust engine oil. Refer to LU-27, "
ENGINE OIL" .
Disassembly and AssemblyNBS004QH
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove oil pump cover.
2. Remove oil pump inner rotor and oil pump outer rotor from oil pump body.
3. After removing regulator valve plug, remove regulator valve spring and regulator valve.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Oil Pump Clearance

Measure the clearance with feeler gauge.
–Clearance between oil pump outer rotor and oil pump body
(Position 1)
–Tip clearance between oil pump inner rotor and oil pump outer
rotor (Position 2)
–If out of the standard, replace inner rotor and outer rotor.

Measure the clearance with feeler gauge and straightedge.
–Side clearance between oil pump inner rotor and oil pump body
(Position 3)
–Side clearance between oil pump outer rotor and oil pump body
(Position 4)

Calculate the clearance between oil pump inner rotor and oil pump body as follows:
OIL PUMP INNER ROTOR OUTER DIAMETER
–Measure the outer diameter of protruded portion of oil pump
inner rotor with micrometer. (Position 5)Standard : 0.114 - 0.200 mm (0.0045 - 0.0079 in)
Standard : Below 0.180 mm (0.0071 in)
PBIC0139E
Standard : 0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 in)
Standard : 0.030 - 0.090 mm (0.0012 - 0.0035 in)
PBIC0140E
PBIC0141E

OIL PUMP
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OIL PUMP BODY INNER DIAMETER
–Measure the inner diameter of oil pump body with inside
micrometer. (Position 6)
OIL PUMP INNER DIAMETER TO OIL PUMP BODY CLEARANCE
–(Clearance) = (Oil pump body inner diameter) – (Oil pump inner rotor outer diameter)

If the measured/calculated values are out of the standard, replace oil pump assembly.
Regulator Valve Clearance
(Clearance) = D1 (Valve hole diameter) – D2 (Regulator valve outer
diameter of valve)

If the calculated value is out of the standard, replace oil pump
assembly.
CAUTION:

Coat regulator valve with engine oil.

Make sure that it falls smoothly into regulator valve hole by
its own weight.
ASSEMBLY
Note the following, and assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Install oil pump inner rotor and oil pump outer rotor with the
punched marks on the oil pump cover side.
PBIC0142E
Standard : 0.045 - 0.091 mm (0.0018 - 0.0036 in)
Standard : 0.040 - 0.097 mm (0.0016 - 0.0038 in)
PBIC0143E
PBIC0144E

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitNBS004QI
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2 /psi)
*: Engine oil temperature at 80°C (176°F)
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
Unit: (US qt, Imp qt)
OIL PUMP
Unit: mm (in)
REGULATOR VALVE
Unit: mm (in) Engine speed Approximate discharge oil pressure*
Idle speed More than 98 (1.0, 14)
2,000 rpm More than 294 (3.0, 43)
Drain and refillWith oil filter change 5.5 (5-3/4, 4-7/8)
Without oil filter change 4.9 (5-1/8, 4-1/4)
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 6.7 (7-1/8, 5-7/8)
Oil pump body to oil pump outer rotor radial clearance 0.114 - 0.200 (0.0045 - 0.0079)
Oil pump inner rotor to oil pump outer rotor tip clearance Below 0.180 (0.0071)
Oil pump body to oil pump inner rotor axial clearance 0.030 - 0.070 (0.0012 - 0.0028)
Oil pump body to oil pump outer rotor axial clearance 0.030 - 0.090 (0.0012 - 0.0035)
Oil pump inner rotor to oil pump body clearance 0.045 - 0.091 (0.0018 - 0.0036)
Regulator valve to oil pump body clearance 0.040 - 0.097 (0.0016 - 0.0038)

MA-1
MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ....................................... 4
Explanation of General Maintenance ....................... 4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ....................................... 7
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance ....................... 7
Schedule 1 ............................................................... 8
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE .................................................................. 8
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ............... 9
Schedule 2 ............................................................. 10
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ................................................................ 10
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ............. 10
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ...... 12
Fluids and Lubricants ............................................. 12
Engine Oil Recommendation ................................. 13
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio ......................... 13
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE) ......... 14
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 14
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 14
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT ........................................................ 15
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT ................................. 15
Changing Engine Coolant ...................................... 15
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 15
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ........................ 16
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 17
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................... 18
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 18
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE ..................................... 18
Changing Engine Oil .............................................. 18
Changing Oil Filter ................................................. 19
REMOVAL ........................................................... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............... 20
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ..... 20
REMOVAL ........................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 21INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines .................................. 21
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE) ......... 22
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 22
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 22
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 22
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 22
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 23
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 24
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................... 25
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 25
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE ..................................... 25
Changing Engine Oil ............................................... 25
Changing Oil Filter .................................................. 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 26
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 27
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ...... 27
REMOVAL ........................................................... 27
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................... 28
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines .................................. 28
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................... 29
Checking Exhaust System ...................................... 29
Checking A/T Fluid ................................................. 29
Changing A/T Fluid ................................................. 31
Checking Transfer Fluid ......................................... 31
Changing Transfer Fluid ......................................... 32
Checking Propeller Shaft ........................................ 32
Checking Differential Gear Oil ................................ 32
Changing Differential Gear Oil ................................ 33
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type) ............. 33
REMOVAL ........................................................... 33
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ..................... 33
Rotation .................................................................. 35
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks .................. 35
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ......................... 35
Changing Brake Fluid ............................................. 35
Checking Disc Brake .............................................. 36
ROTOR ................................................................ 36

MA-2Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45 CALIPER ............................................................. 36
PAD ..................................................................... 36
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage ..................... 36
STEERING GEAR ............................................... 36
STEERING LINKAGE .......................................... 36
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines .............. 37
Axle and Suspension Parts ..................................... 37
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 38
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latch ............ 38
Checking Seat Belt, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors
and Adjusters .......................................................... 39
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 40
Standard and Limit .................................................. 40
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VQ35DE) ... 40
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VK45DE) ... 40
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-MATE) (VQ35DE) ................................................ 40
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) (VK45DE) ................................................. 40
RADIATOR ........................................................... 40
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
(VQ35DE) ............................................................ 40
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
(VK45DE) ............................................................. 41
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
(VQ35DE) ............................................................ 41
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
(VK45DE) ............................................................. 41
WHEEL BALANCE .............................................. 41

PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsNLS00078
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsNLS00079
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV10115801
(J38956)
Oil filter wrenchRemoving and installing oil filter
a: 64.3 mm (2.531 in)
S-NT375
Tool name
(Kent-Moore No.)Description
Power tool
(—)Loosening nuts and bolts
Spark plug wrench
(—)Removing and installing spark plug
Belt tension gauge
(BT3373-F)Checking drive belt tension (VQ35DE)
PBIC0190E
S-NT047
AMA126