2008 INFINITI FX35 engine

PREPARATIONEM-7
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PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000001325700
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore t
ools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
ST0501S000
(—)
Engine stand assembly
1. ST05011000
(—)
Engine stand
2. ST05012000
(—)
Base Disassembling and assembling the engine
KV10106500
(—)
Engine stand shaft
KV10117000
(J41262)
Engine sub-attachment KV10117000 has been replaced with
KV10117001 (KV10117000 is no longer in
production, but it is usable).
KV10117001
(—)
Engine sub-attachment Installing on cylinder block
KV10116200
(J26336-A)
Valve spring compressor
1. KV10115900
(J26336-20)
Attachment
2.KV10109220
(—)
Adapter Disassembling valve mechanism
Part (1) is a component of KV10116200
(J26336-A), but Part (2) is not so.
KV10107902
(J38959)
Valve oil seal puller Replacing valve oil seal
NT042
NT028
NT373
NT372
PBIC1650E
NT011
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PREPARATIONEM-9
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Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000001325701
KV10117700
(J44716)
Ring gear stopper
Removing and installing crankshaft pulley
10006 31U00
(—)
Engine rear slinger Removing and installing oil pan (upper) for on
vehicle service
—
(J-45488)
Quick connector release Removing fuel tube quick connectors in en-
gine room
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
Description
NT822
SBIA0530E
PBIC0198E
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
Description
WS39930000
(—)
Tube presser Pressing the tube of liquid gasket
(—)
Power tool Loosening nuts and bolts
(BT3373-F)
Belt tension gauge Checking drive belt tension
NT052
PBIC0190E
AMA126
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PREPARATION
(—)
TORX socketRemoving and installing flywheel
Size: T55
(—)
Manual lift table caddy Removing and installing engine
(J24239-01)
Cylinder head bolt wrench Loosening and tightening cylinder head bolt,
and used with the angle wrench [SST:
KV10112100 (BT8653-A)]
a: 13 (0.51) dia.
b: 12 (0.47)
c: 10 (0.39)
Unit: mm (in)
(—)
1.Compression tester
2.Adapter Checking compression pressure
(—)
Spark plug wrench Removing and installing spark plug
(—)
Valve seat cutter set Finishing valve seat dimensions
(—)
Piston ring expander Removing and installing piston ring
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
Description
PBIC1113E
ZZA1210D
NT583
ZZA0008D
NT047
NT048
NT030
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EM-12
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine NoiseINFOID:0000000001325702
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the SymptomINFOID:0000000001325703
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
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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
EM-91
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
EM-138
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
EM-138
EM-138
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
EM-65
EM-64
Front of
engineSqueak-
ing or fizz-
ing
AB—B—C Drive belts
(Sticking
or slip-
ping)Drive belts deflection
EM-14
CreakingABABAB Drive belts
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing op-
eration
Squall
Creak AB—BAB Water
pump
noiseWater pump operation
CO-22
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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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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCTEM-17
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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT
ComponentINFOID:0000000001325707
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325708
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to
EM-19, "Component".
 This work is unnecessary when parts located forward of mass air flow sensor are removed/installed.
2. Remove air duct (inlet) and power duct.
3. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
4. Disconnect PCV hose.
5. Remove air cleaner case/mass air flow sensor and air duct disconnecting their joints.  Add marks as necessary for easier installation.
6. Remove mass air flow sensor from air cleaner case. CAUTION:
Handle mass air flow senso r with the following cares.
 Do not shock it.
 Do not disassemble it.
 Do not touch its sensor.
7. Remove resonator in fender, lifting left fender protector.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Inspect air hoses for cracks or tear.
 If anything found replace air hose.
1. Air hose 2. PCV hose 3. Air duct
4. Air hose 5. Power duct 6. Clip
7. Air duct (inlet) 8. Resonator 9. Grommet
10. Air cleaner case 11. Air cleaner filter 12. Air cleaner case
13. O-ring 14. Mass air flow sensor
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