2007 INFINITI QX56 service

ENGINE ASSEMBLY
EM-77
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• 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 gas, or any oils/fluids including
engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down the engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to
specified level if necessary.
• Summary of the inspection items:
*Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluids* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gas — Leakage —

EM-78
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CYLINDER BLOCK
CYLINDER BLOCK
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000003531545
1. Knock sensor sub-harness 2. Knock sensor 3. Cylinder block
4. Main bearing upper 5. Top ring 6. Second ring
7. Oil ring 8. Crankshaft key 9. Piston
10. Connecting rod 11. Snap ring 12. Piston pin
13. Connecting rod bearing 14. Connecting rod bearing cap 15. Main bearing cap
16. Thrust bearing lower 17. Main bearing lower 18. Crankshaft
19. Pilot converter 20. Thrust bearing upper 21. Side bolt
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CYLINDER BLOCK
EM-79
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DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Explained here is how to disassemble with engine stand supporting transmission surface. When using differ-
ent type of engine stand, some steps may be different.
1. Remove engine assembly and mount to engine stand. Refer to EM-74, "
Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Before removing the hanging chains, make sure engine stand is stable and there is no risk of over-
turning.
2. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "
Changing Engine Oil".
3. Drain engine coolant by removing the cylinder block drain plugs
“A”, “B”, “C” and “D” as shown.
4. Remove the following components and associated parts (the parts referred to in step 1 are not included
here).
• Oil pan (upper and lower) and oil strainer. Refer to EM-24, "
Removal and Installation".
• Crankshaft pulley, front cover and timing chain. Refer to EM-38, "
Removal and Installation".
• Camshaft. Refer to EM-46, "
Removal and Installation".
• Cylinder head. Refer to EM-65, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove knock sensor and sub harness.
CAUTION:
Carefully handle sensor, avoiding shocks.
6. Check connecting rod side clearance. Refer to EM-93, "
Inspection After Disassembly".
7. Remove piston and connecting rod assembly as follows.
a. Position the crankshaft pin corresponding to the connecting rod to be removed onto bottom dead center.
b. Remove connecting rod cap.
22. Drive plate 23. Reinforcement plate 24. Rear oil seal retainer
25. Rear oil seal 26. Transmission 27. O-ring
28. Crankshaft position sensor (POS) 29. Gasket 30. Cylinder block heater
31. Connector cap
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EM-80
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CYLINDER BLOCK
c. Push the piston and connecting rod assembly out to the cylinder
head side using suitable tool.
8. Remove connecting rod bearings.
CAUTION:
When removing them, note the installation position. Keep them in the correct order.
9. Check piston ring side clearance. Refer to EM-93, "
Inspection After Disassembly".
10. Remove piston rings from piston using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
• Do not damage piston.
• Do not damage piston rings by expanding them exces-
sively.
11. Remove piston from connecting rod as follows.
a. Remove snap ring using suitable tool.
b. Heat piston to 60° to 70°C (140° to 158°F) using suitable tool.
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CYLINDER BLOCK
EM-81
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c. Push out piston pin using suitable tool.
12. Separate and remove rear oil seal retainer from cylinder block.
CAUTION:
Do not damage mating surface.
13. Remove rear oil seal from rear oil seal retainer.
14. Measure the crankshaft side clearance. Refer to EM-93, "
Inspection After Disassembly".
15. Remove main bearing caps as follows:
• Loosen bolts in several different steps.
a. Loosen side bolts (M10) starting from 30 to 21 to remove.
b. Loosen main bearing cap sub bolts (M9) starting from 20 to 11 to
remove.
c. Loosen main bearing cap bolts (M12) starting from 10 to 1 to
remove.
d. Remove main bearing cap.
• Insert bolts (2) into bolt holes, and then remove main bearing
cap by lifting up and shaking forward and backward.
16. Remove crankshaft.
17. Remove the main bearings and thrust bearings from the cylinder block and main bearing caps.
• When removing them, note the installation position. Keep them in the correct order.
18. Remove pilot converter using Tool if necessary.
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Tool number : ST16610001 (J-23907)
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EM-82
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CYLINDER BLOCK
ASSEMBLY
1. Fully air-blow the coolant and oil passages in the cylinder block, cylinder bore, and crankcase to remove
any foreign material.
CAUTION:
Use goggles to protect your eyes.
2. Install each plug to the cylinder block (only screw-type plugs are
shown).
• Apply liquid gasket.
Use Genuine Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-45,
"Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
• Replace copper washers with new ones.
• Tighten each plug as specified below.
3. Install main bearings and thrust bearings.
a. Remove any dust, dirt, and oil on the bearing mating surfaces of
the cylinder block and main bearing caps.
b. Install thrust bearings to both sides of the No. 3 journal housing
on the cylinder block and main bearing caps
• Install thrust bearings with the oil groove facing the crankshaft
arm (outside).
• Install thrust bearings with a protrusion in the center on the
main bearing caps.
c. Install main bearings paying attention to the direction.
• Install the one with oil holes onto the cylinder block and the
one without oil holes onto the main bearing cap.
• Before installing bearings, apply engine oil to bearing surface
(inside). Do not apply oil to the back surface, but thoroughly
clean it.
• When installing, align the bearing stopper to the notch.
• Ensure the oil holes on the cylinder block and those on the
corresponding bearing are aligned.
4. Install pilot converter to the crankshaft using suitable tool.
5. Install crankshaft to the cylinder block.
• While turning crankshaft by hand, make sure it turns smoothly.
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, 15 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)
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CYLINDER BLOCK
EM-83
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6. Install main bearing caps.
• Align the identification number to the journal position to install.
• Install it with the front mark (indicated by the arrow) facing the
front of engine.
• Tap caps lightly to seat them in the installation position.
7. Follow the steps below to tighten each main bearing cap bolt.
a. Apply engine oil to threads and seating surfaces of bolts, and
tighten all bolts temporarily.
b. Measure tightening angle using Tool.
CAUTION:
Measure tightening angle using Tool. Do not measure visu-
ally.
• Rotate crankshaft by hand after bolts are tightened. Check if it rotates smoothly.
• Check crankshaft side clearance. Refer to EM-93, "
Inspection After Disassembly".
8. Install rear oil seal to rear oil seal retainer.
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch outer circumference of oil seal.
• Install new rear oil seal in the direction shown.
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Main bearing cap bolts in
order of 1 to 10: 39.2 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft.-lb)
Main bearing cap sub
bolts in order of 11 to 20: 29.4 N·m (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft-lb)
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Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Main bearing cap bolts in
order of 1 to 10: 40°
Main bearing cap sub bolts
in order of 11 to 20: 30°
Side bolts in order of 21 to
30: 49 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft-lb)
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SEM715A

EM-84
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CYLINDER BLOCK
• Tap until flattened with the front edge of the rear oil seal
retainer using suitable tool.
• Fit the rear oil seal until it is level with the rear end surface of
rear oil seal retainer.
9. Install rear oil seal retainer.
• Apply liquid gasket thoroughly to rear oil seal retainer as
shown.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
• Apply new engine oil on the lips of rear oil seal. Do not touch.
10. Install the piston to the connecting rod.
a. Install the snap ring to the grooves of the piston rear side.
• Insert it fully into the groove to install.
b. Install the piston to the connecting rod.
• 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 the piston pin into the piston and the connecting rod.
• Assemble so that the front mark on the piston crown and the
oil holes and cylinder No. on the connecting rod are positioned
as shown.
c. Install the snap ring to the grooves of the piston front side.
• Insert it fully into the groove to install.
• After installing, make sure connecting rod moves smoothly.
11. Install piston rings.
CAUTION:
Do not damage piston.
• Position each ring with the gap as shown, referring to the pis-
ton front mark.
• Install the second ring with the stamped surface facing
upward.
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Stamped mark Second ring : 2N
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