2007 INFINITI QX56 service

TIMING CHAINEM-37
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TIMING CHAIN
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EM-38
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TIMING CHAIN
Removal and Installation
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NOTE:
• To remove timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the LH bank. The procedure for removing parts on the RH bank is omitted because it is the same as that for removal on the LH bank.
• To install timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the RH bank. The procedure for installing parts on the LH bank is omitted because it is t he same as that for installation on the RH bank.
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 and idler pulley. Refer to EM-13, "
Removal and Installation".
• Thermostat housing and water hose. Refer to CO-20, "
Removal and Installation".
• Power steering oil pump bracket. Refer to LU-14, "
Removal and Installation".
• Oil pan (lower), (upper) and oil strainer. Refer to EM-24, "
Removal and Installation".
• Ignition coil. Refer to EM-28, "
Removal and Installation".
• Rocker cover. Refer to EM-35, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the chain case cover RH bank (A) and chain case cover LH bank (B) as follows:
a. Loosen and remove the bolts as shown.
b. Cut the liquid gasket and remove the covers using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage mating surfaces.
1. Camshaft sprocket LH bank EXH 2. Camshaft sprocket LH bank INT (VTC)3. Camshaft sprocket RH bank INT
(VTC)
4. Camshaft sprocket RH bank EXH 5. Front cover 6. Intake valve control solenoid valve (RH)
7. Intake valve control solenoid valve cover (RH) 8. Intake valve timing control position
sensor (RH) 9. Intake valve timing control position
sensor (LH)
10. Intake valve control solenoid valve cover (LH) 11. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 12 Crankshaft pulley bolt
13. Crankshaft pulley 14. Chain tensioner cover 15. Front oil seal
16. Intake valve control solenoid valve (RH) 17. O-ring 18. Timing chain tension guide RH bank
19. Timing chain slack guide (RH) 20. Timing chain RH bank 21. Timing chain LH bank
22. Chain tensioner (RH) 23. Timing chain slack guide LH bank 24. Timing chain tension guide LH bank
25. Chain tensioner (LH) 26. O-ring 27. Bracket
28. Oil pump drive spacer 29. Oil pump assembly 30. Crankshaft sprocket
A. To crankshaft B. To camshaft LH bank EXH C. To camshaft LH bank INT (VTC)
D. To camshaft RH bank INT (VTC) E. To camshaft RH bank EXH F. Apply sealant to mating side
G. Refer to EM-38
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
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4. Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
a. Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise to align the TDC identifica-
tion notch (without paint mark) with the timing indicator on the
front cover.
b. At this time, make sure both intake and exhaust cam lobes of No. 1 cylinder (top front on LH bank) point outside.
• If they do not point outside, turn crankshaft pulley once more.
5. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
a. Loosen the crankshaft pulley bolts using a hammer handle to secure the crankshaft.
b. Remove the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft using tool. • Remove the crankshaft pulley using suitable tool. Set the boltsin the two bolt holes [M6 x 1.0 mm (0.04 in)] on the front sur-
face.
NOTE:
The dimension between the centers of the two bolt holes is 61
mm (2.40 in).
6. Remove the front cover.
a. Loosen and remove the bolts in the reverse of order shown.
b. Cut the liquid gasket and remove the covers using Tool. CAUTION:
Do not damage mating surfaces.
7. Remove the front oil seal using suitable tool. CAUTION:
Do not damage front cover.
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Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
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TIMING CHAIN
8. Remove the oil pump drive spacer.• Hold and remove the flat space of the oil pump drive spacer bypulling it forward.
9. Remove the oil pump. Refer to LU-14, "
Removal and Installation".
10. Remove the chain tensioner on the LH bank using the following steps. NOTE:
To remove the timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the LH bank. The procedure for
removing parts on the RH bank is omitted because it is the same as that for the LH bank.
a. Squeeze the return-proof clip ends using suitable tool and push the plunger into the tensioner body.
b. Secure the plunger using stopper pin. • Stopper pin is made from hard wire approximately 1 mm (0.04
in) in diameter.
c. Remove the bolts and chain tensioner.
WARNING:
Plunger, spring, and spring seat pop out when (squeezing)
return-proof clip without holding plunger head. It may
cause serious injuries. Alw ays hold plunger head when
removing.
NOTE:
• Stop the plunger in the fully extended position by using the return-proof clip 1 if the stopper pin is removed.
• Push the plunger 2 into the tensioner body while squeezing
the return-proof clip 1. Secure it using stopper pin 3.
11. Remove the timing chain tension guide and timing chain slack guide.
12. Remove the timing chain and crankshaft sprocket.
13. Loosen the camshaft sprocket bolts as shown and remove the camshaft sprocket.
CAUTION:
To avoid interference between valves and pistons, do not
turn crankshaft or camshaft wh en timing chain is discon-
nected.
14. Repeat the same procedure to remove the RH timing chain and associated parts.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
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Check for cracks and any excessive wear
at link plates. Replace
chain if necessary.
• In the same way as for the LH bank, inspect the timing chain and associated parts on the RH bank.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
• The above figure shows the relationship between the ma ting mark on each timing chain and that of the cor-
responding sprocket, with the components installed.
• To install the timing chain and associated parts, star t with those on the RH bank. The procedure for installing
parts on the LH bank is omitted because it is t he same as that for installation on the RH bank.
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1. Camshaft sprocket RH bank INT
(VTC) 2. Camshaft sprocket RH bank EXH 3. Camshaft dowel pin RH bank
4. Timing chain RH bank 5. Timing chain slack guide RH bank 6. Chain tensioner (RH)
7. Crankshaft sprocket 8. Crankshaft key 9. Timing chain tension guide LH bank
10. Timing chain LH bank 11. Camshaft dowel pin LH bank 12. Camshaft sprocket LH bank EXH
13. Camshaft sprocket LH bank INT (VTC) 14. Chain tensioner LH 15. Timing chain tension guide RH bank
16. Timing chain slack guide LH bank A. LH bank B. RH bank
C. Alignment mark (Link color: copper) D . Alignment mark (Link color: copper) E. Alignment ma rk (Identification mark)
F. Alignment mark for LH bank (Notch) G. Alignment mark for LH bank (Link color: Yellow)H. Alignment mark for RH bank (Link
color: Yellow)
J. Alignment mark (Link color: copper) K. Alignment mark (Identification mark) L. Alignment mark (Identification mark)
M Alignment mark (Link color: copper) N. A lignment mark (Identification mark)

EM-42
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TIMING CHAIN
1. Make sure the crankshaft key and camshaft dowel pin RH bankand camshaft dowel pin LH bank are facing in the direction
shown.
2. Install the camshaft sprockets. • Install the camshaft sprocket INT (VTC) (A) and camshaftsprockets EXH (B) by selectively using the groove of the
dowel pin according to the bank . (Common part used for both
exhaust banks.)
NOTE:
Use the groove marked "R" for RH bank and "L" for LH bank.
• Lock the hexagonal part of the camshaft in the same way as for removal, and tighten the bolts.
3. Install the crankshaft sprockets for both banks. • Install LH bank crankshaft sprocket (B) and RH bank crank-shaft sprocket (C) so that their flange side (A) (the larger diam-
eter side without teeth) faces in the direction shown.
NOTE:
The same parts are used but facing directions are different.
4. Install the timing chains and associated parts. • Align the alignment mark on each sprocket and the timing chain for installation.
CAUTION:
• Before installing timing chain tens ioner, it is possible to change the position of alignment mark
on timing chain and each sprocket. After the al ignment marks are aligned, keep them aligned
by holding them by hand.
• Install the slack guides and tension guides onto the co rrect side by checking the identification mark on
the surface.
• Install the chain tensioner with the plunger locked in with the stopper pin.
CAUTION:
• Before and after the installation of the chain tensioner, make sure that the alignment mark on
the timing chain is not out of alignment.
• After installing the chain tensioner, remove the stopper pin to release the chain tensioner.
Make sure the chain tensioner is released.
• To avoid chain-link skipping of the timing chain, do not move crankshaft or camshafts until the
front cover is installed.
5. In the same way as for the RH bank, install the timing chain and associated parts on the LH bank.
6. Install the oil pump.
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TIMING CHAINEM-43
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7. Install the oil pump drive spacer as follows:
• Install so that the front mark on the front edge of the oil pump
drive spacer faces the front of the engine.
• Insert the oil pump drive spacer according to the directions of
the crankshaft key and the two flat surfaces of the oil pump
inner rotor.
• If the positional relationship does not allow the insertion, rotate the oil pump inner rotor to allow the oil pump drive spacer to
be inserted.
8. Install the front oil seal using suitable tool. CAUTION:
Do not scratch or make burrs on the circumference of the
oil seal.
9. Install the chain tensioner cover. • Apply liquid gasket as shown.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
10. Install the front cover as follows:
a. Install a new O-ring on the cylinder block.
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TIMING CHAIN
b. Apply liquid gasket as shown.Use Genuine RTV Silicone Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
c. Check again that the timing alignment marks on the timing chain and on each sprocket are aligned. Then install the front cover.
d. Install the bolts in the numerical order shown.
e. After tightening, re-tighten to the specified torque. CAUTION:
Be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid gasket leaking onto
surface mating with oil pan.
11. Install the timing chain case cover RH bank (A) and timing chain case cover LH bank (B) as follows:
• *: Cross mark (c) that can not be seen after assembly
a. Apply liquid gasket (a) as shown. Use Genuine RTV Silicone Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
CAUTION:
The start and end of the appl ication of the liquid gasket
should be crossed at a position that cannot be seen after
attaching the chain case cover.
b. Install the bolts in the numerical order shown.
12. Install the crankshaft pulley. • Install the key of the crankshaft.
• Insert the pulley by lightly tapping it.
CAUTION:
Do not tap pulley on the side surface where th e belt is installed (outer circumference).
13. Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt. • Lock the crankshaft using suitable tool, then tighten the bolt.
• Perform the following steps for angular tightening:
a. Apply engine oil onto the threaded parts of the bolt and seating area.
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M6 × 50 mm (1.97 in) : No. 1, 20, 25, 26, 27
M6 × 80 mm (3.15 in) : No. 4, 5, 7
M6 × 20 mm (0.79 in) : Except the above
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