2008 INFINITI FX35 belt

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGEM-13
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3. Specify the operating condition of the 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 en-
gine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
head Ticking or
clicking
CA—AB— Tappet
noiseValve clearance
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Rattle C A — A B C Camshaft
bearing
noiseCamshaft runout
Camshaft journal oil
clearance EM-84EM-84
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil panSlap or
knock
—A—B B— Piston pin
noisePiston to piston pin oil
clearance
Connecting rod bushing
oil clearance EM-138
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Slap or
rap
A——B B A Piston
slap noisePiston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsion EM-138EM-138
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Knock A B C B B B
Connect-
ing rod
bearing
noiseConnecting rod bushing
oil clearance
Connecting rod bearing
oil clearance EM-138EM-138
Knock A B — A B C
Main bear-
ing noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runout EM-138
EM-138
Front of
engine
Timing
chain caseTapping or
ticking
AA—BBB Timing
chain and
timing
chain ten-
sioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operation
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Front of
engineSqueak-
ing or fizz-
ing
AB—B—C Drive belts
(Sticking
or slip-
ping)Drive belts deflection
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CreakingABABAB Drive belts
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing op-
eration
Squall
Creak AB—BAB Water
pump
noiseWater pump operation
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DRIVE BELTS
DRIVE BELTS
Checking Drive BeltsINFOID:0000000001429496
WARNING:
Be sure to perform when engine is stopped.
1. Inspect belts for cracks, fraying,
wear and oil. If necessary, replace.
2. Inspect drive belt deflection or tension at a point on belt midway between pulleys.
 Inspection should be done only when engine is cold, or over30 minutes after engine is stopped.
 Measure the belt tension with belt tension gauge (Commercial service tool: BT3373-F or equivalent) (A) at points marked
shown in the figure.
 When measuring the deflection, apply 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at
the marked point.
 Adjust if the belt deflection exc eeds the limit or if the belt ten-
sion is not within specifications.
CAUTION:
• When checking the belt deflect ion or the tension immedi-
ately after installation, first ad just it to the specified value.
Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust
to the specified value to avo id variation in deflection
between pulleys.
 Tighten idler pulley lock nut by hand and measure the deflection or the tension without loose-
ness.
Belt Deflection and Tension
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on belt.
Tension AdjustmentINFOID:0000000001429497
CAUTION:
1 : Power steering oil pump
2: Alternator
3 : Idler pulley
4 : Crankshaft pulley
5: A/C compressor
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Items Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt New beltUsed belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment Limit After adjustment
Alternator and
power steering
oil pump belt 12 (0.47)
7 - 8
(0.28 - 0.31) 6 - 7
(0.24 - 0.28) 294 (30, 66) 730 - 818
(74.5 - 83.4, 164 - 184) 838 - 926
(85.5 - 94.5, 188 - 208)
A/C compressor
belt 12 (0.47)9 - 10
(0.35 - 0.39) 8 - 9
(0.31 - 0.35) 196 (20, 44) 348 - 436
(35.5 - 44.5, 78 - 98) 470 - 559
(47.9 - 57.0, 106 - 126)
Applied pushing
force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) —
Portion
Belt tightening method for adjustment
Alternator and power steering oil pump belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
A/C compressor belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
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DRIVE BELTSEM-15
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 When belt is replaced with a new one, adjust it
to value for “New belt” to accommodate for insuffi-
cient adaptability with pulley grooves.
 When deflection or tension of belt being used exceeds “Limit”, adjust it to value for “After adjust-
ment”.
 When checking belt deflection or tension immediately af ter installation, first adjust it to the specified
value. Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or mo re, re-adjust to the specified value to avoid vari-
ation in deflection between pulleys.
 When installing belt, make sure that it is correctly engaged with pulley grooves.
 Keep engine oil, working fl uid and engine coolant away from belt and pulley grooves.
 Do not twist or bend belt excessively.
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL PUMP BELT
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Loosen idler pulley lock nut (A ) and adjust tension by turning
adjusting bolt (B).
 For the specified belt tension, refer to EM-14, "
Checking Drive
Belts".
3. Tighten nut (A).
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Loosen idler pulley lock nut (C) and adjust tension by turning adjusting bolt (D).  For the specified belt tension, refer to EM-14, "
Checking Drive Belts".
3. Tighten nut (C).
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001429498
REMOVAL
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Remove alternator and power steering oil pump belt. Refer to EM-14, "
Tension Adjustment".
3. Remove A/C compressor belt. Refer to EM-14, "
Tension Adjustment".
CAUTION:
Grease is applied to idler pulley adjusting bol t. Be careful to keep grease away from belt.
INSTALLATION
1. Install belts to pulley in reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
 Make sure drive belt is correctly engaged with pulley groove.
 Make sure that for engine oil and engine cool ant do not adhere to belt and each pulley grooves.
1 : Alternator and power steering oil pump belt
2 : A/C compressor belt
3 : Power steering oil pump
4 : Idler pulley
5 : Alternator
6 : Crankshaft pulley
7: A/C compressor
: 34.8 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
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: 34.8 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
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EM-16
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DRIVE BELTS
2. Adjust belt tension. Refer to
EM-14, "Tension Adjustment".
3. Tighten each adjusting bolt and nut to the specified torque.
4. Make sure that tension of each belt is within the standard. Refer to EM-14, "
Checking Drive Belts".
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EM-20
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INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR
1. Remove engine cover with power tool.
2. Disconnect water hoses from intake manifold collector (upper), attach blind plug to prevent engine coolant
leakage.
CAUTION:
 Perform this step when the engine is cold.
 Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Remove air cleaner case and air duct. Refer to EM-17, "
Component".
4. Remove electric throttle control actuator as the following:
a. Disconnect harness connector.
b. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure. CAUTION:
 Handle carefully to avoid an y shock to electric throttle
control actuator.
 Do not disassemble.
5. Remove fuel sub-tube mounting bolt to disconnect from r ear of intake manifold collector (lower). Refer to
EM-45, "
Component".
6. Disconnect vacuum hose and water hose from intake manifold collector (upper).
7. Remove EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve bracket mounting bolt from intake manifold collector (upper).
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EM-26
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST
ComponentINFOID:0000000001325714
 Refer to
GI-8, "Component" for symbols in the figure.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325715
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Perform the work when the exhaust and co oling system have completely cooled down.
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
Component".
2. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
 Perform this step when the engine is cold.
 Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Remove air cleaner case and air duct. Refer to EM-17, "
Component".
4. Remove front and rear engine undercover and front cross bar with power tool.
5. Disconnect heated oxygen sensors 2 ( bank 1 and bank 2) harness connectors.
1. Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) 2. Three way catalyst (right bank) 3. Gasket
4. Air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 1) 5. Exhaust manifold cover (right bank) 6. Exhaust manifold (right bank)
7. Exhaust manifold (left bank) 8. Exhaust manifold cover (left bank) 9. Three way catalyst (left bank)
10. Air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 2) 11. Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2)
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINEREM-31
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 Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
6. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
 Perform this step when the engine is cold.
 Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
7. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
Component".
8. Remove air hose from air duct to mass air flow sens or side and electric throttle control actuator side.
Refer to EM-17, "
Component".
9. Removal engine rear lower slinger, and install engine rear slinger [SST: 10006 31U00 ( — )] to sling engine assembly for positioning. Refer to EM-7, "
Special Service Tool".
10. Remove front suspension member. Refer to FSU-16, "
Removal and Installation".
11. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-15, "
Removal and Installation".
12. Remove alternator stay. Refer to SC-19, "
System Description".
13. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-8, "
System Description".
14. Remove idler pulley and bracket assembly. Refer to EM-64, "
Component".
15. Disconnect oil cooler water hoses, and remove oil cooler water pipe mounting bolt. Refer to LU-12, "
Com-
ponent".
16. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses, and remove A/T fluid cooler tube. Refer to AT-241, "
Removal and
Installation (2WD Models)".
17. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS). CAUTION:
 Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.
 Do not disassemble.
 Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.
 Do not place sensors in a location wh ere they are exposed to magnetism.
18. Remove oil filter, as necessary. Refer to LU-8, "
Removal and Installation".
19. Remove oil cooler, as necessary. Refer to LU-12, "
Component".
20. Remove oil pan (lower) as follows:
a. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure to remove.
b. Insert the seal cutter (SST) between oil pan (upper) and oil pan (lower).
CAUTION:
 Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
 Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating
surfaces.
c. Slide the seal cutter by tapping on the side of tool with a ham- mer. Remove oil pan (lower).Slinger bolts:
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
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EM-36
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
Removal and Installation (AWD Models)
INFOID:0000000001325719
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain engine oil when the engine is hot.
NOTE:
To remove oil pan (lower) only, take step 5, then st ep 24. Removal of step 1, hood assembly (step 2) and step
4 are unnecessary.
1. Remove front tire.
2. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-13, "
Fitting Adjustment".
3. Remove front and rear engine undercover with power tool.
4. Remove front cross bar with power tool. Refer to FSU-5, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
5. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-7, "
Changing Engine Oil".
CAUTION:
 Perform this step when the engine is cold.
 Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
6. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
 Perform this step when the engine is cold.
 Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
7. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
Component".
8. Remove air hose from air duct to mass air flow s ensor side and electric throttle control actuator side.
Refer to EM-17, "
Component".
9. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-15, "
Removal and Installation".
10. Remove front drive shaft (LH and RH) and side shaft. Refer to FAX-13, "
On-Vehicle Inspection".
11. Remove side shaft. Refer to FFD-14, "
Removal and Installation (VQ35DE Models)".
12. Removal engine rear lower slinger, and install engine rear slinger [SST: 10006 31U00 ( — )] to sling engine assembly for positioning. Refer to EM-7, "
Special Service Tool".
13. Remove front suspension member. Refer to FSU-16, "
Removal and Installation".
14. Remove engine mounting bracket, engine mounting bracket (lower) and insulator. Refer to EM-112,
"Component (2WD Models)".
15. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
On-Vehicle Inspection".
16. Remove oil filter and oil filter bracket. Refer to LU-10, "
Component".
17. Remove alternator stay. Refer to SC-19, "
System Description".
18. Remove idler pulley and bracket. Refer to EM-15, "
Removal and Installation".
19. Disconnect oil cooler water hoses, and remove oil cooler water pipe mounting bolt. Refer to LU-12, "
Com-
ponent".
20. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses, and remove A/T fluid cooler tube. Refer to AT-241, "
Removal and
Installation (2WD Models)".
21. Remove front final drive assembly. Refer to FFD-14, "
Removal and Installation (VQ35DE Models)".
22. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-8, "
System Description".
1. Oil pan gasket (rear) 2. Oil pan (upper) 3. O-ring
4. Oil pan gasket (front) 5. Oil filter 6. Connector bolt
7. Oil cooler 8. O-ring 9. Relief valve
10. Oil filter bracket 11. Oil filter bracket gasket 12. Oil strainer
13. Drain plug 14. Drain plug washer 15. Oil pan (lower)
16. Rear plate cover 17. Crankshaft position sensor (POS) 18 O-ring (small)
19. O-ring (large) 20. Axle pipe
Slinger bolts:
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
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