2008 INFINITI FX35 torque

EM-74
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TIMING CHAIN
 Apply liquid gasket on installa
tion position of water pump and cylinder head very completely.
d. Align rear timing chain case and water pump assembly with dowel pins (right and left) on cylinder block and install rear timing chain case.
 Make sure O-rings stay in place during installation to cylinder block and cylinder head.
e. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig- ure.
 There are two types mounting bolts. Refer to the following forlocating bolts.
f. After all bolts are tightened, retighten them to the s pecified torque in numerical order shown in the figure.
 If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
g. After installing rear timing chain case, check the surface height difference between the following parts on the oil pan (upper)
mounting surface.
 If not within the standard, repeat the installation procedure.Bolt length: Bolt position
20 mm (0.79 in) : 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
16 mm (0.63 in) : Except the above
: 12.7 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
Standard Rear timing chain case to cylinder block:
–0.24 to 0.14 mm (–0.009 to 0.006 in)
PBIC2680E
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EM-80
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TIMING CHAIN
a. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser
(commercial service tool) to front timing chain case back side as
shown in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-44, "
Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
b. Install front timing chain case as to fit its dowel pin hole together dowel pin on rear timing chain case.
c. Tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque in numerical order as shown in the figure.
 There are two types of mounting bolts. Refer to the followingfor locating bolts.
d. After all bolts are tightened, retighten them to the specified torque in numerical order shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid gasket l eaking on surface mating with oil pan (upper).
e. After installing front timing chain case, check the surface height difference between the following parts on the oil pan (upper)
mounting surface.
 If not within the standard, repeat the installation procedure.
15. Install right and left intake valve timing control covers as follows:
a. Install new seal rings in shaft grooves.
PBIC2658E
M8 bolts : 1, 2 : 28.4 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
M6 bolts : Except the above
: 12.7 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
Standard Front timing chain case to rear timing chain case:
–0.14 to 0.14 mm (–0.006 to 0.006 in)
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EM-114
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
2. Disconnect engine room harness connectors at unit sides TCM,
ECM and other.
3. Disengage intermediate fixing point. Pull out engine r oom harnesses to engine room side, and temporarily
secure them on engine.
CAUTION:
 When pulling out harnesses, take care not to damage harnesses and connectors.
 After temporarily securing, cover connectors with vi nyl or similar material to protect against for-
eign material adhesion.
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove A/T fluid cooler hoses and power steering oil pump oil cooler hoses.  Install plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid and power steering fluid.
2. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
Checking Exhaust System".
3. Disconnect steering lower joint at power steering gear assembly side, and release steering lower shaft. Refer to PS-12, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove tunnel stay. Refer to RSU-5, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
5. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-7, "
On-Vehicle Inspection".
 After disconnection, plug the openi ng on transmission assembly side.
6. Disengage A/T control rod at contro l device assembly side. Then, temporarily secure it on the transmis-
sion assembly, so that it does not sag. Refer to AT-205, "
Control Device Removal and Installation".
7. Remove rear plate from oil pan (upper). Then remove bolts fixing drive plate to torque converter. Refer to
EM-30, "
Component (2WD Models)" and AT-241, "Removal and Installation (2WD Models)".
8. Remove transmission joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Refer to AT-241,
"Removal and Installation (2WD Models)".
9. Remove front stabilizer. Refer to FSU-15, "
Removal and Installation".
10. Separate steering outer sockets from steering knuckle. Refer to PS-17, "
Removal and Installation".
11. Separate transverse links from suspension member and vehicle body. Refer to FSU-13, "
Removal and
Installation" .
Removal Work
1. Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equiv-
alently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support
bottom of suspension member and the transmission assembly.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or someth ing similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.
2. Remove rear engine mounting member bolts.
3. Remove front suspension member mounting nuts. Refer to FSU-5, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
4. Carefully lower jack, or raise lift to remove t he engine, the transmission assembly and front suspension
member. When performing work, observe the following caution:
CAUTION:
 Confirm there is no interference with the vehicle.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLYEM-119
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2. Disconnect engine room harness connectors at unit sides TCM,
ECM and other.
3. Disengage intermediate fixing point. Pull out engine room harnesses to engine room side, and temporarily secure them on engine.
CAUTION:
 When pulling out harnesses, take care no t to damage harnesses and connectors.
 After temporarily securing, cover connectors with vi nyl or similar material to protect against for-
eign material adhesion.
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove A/T fluid cooler hoses and pow er steering oil pump oil cooler hoses.
 Install plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid and power steering fluid.
2. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
Checking Exhaust System".
3. Disconnect steering lower joint at power steering gear assembly side, and release steering lower shaft.
Refer to PS-12, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove tunnel stay. Refer to RSU-5, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
5. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-7, "
On-Vehicle Inspection".
6. Remove front drive shaft (both side). Refer to FAX-13, "
On-Vehicle Inspection".
7. Disconnect harness connector from transmission assembly and transfer assembly.
8. Disengage A/T control rod at control device assembly side. Then, temporarily secure it on the transmis-
sion assembly, so that it does not sag. Refer to AT-205, "
Control Device Removal and Installation".
9. Remove rear plate from oil pan (upper). Then remove bolts fixing drive plate to torque converter. Refer to
EM-30, "
Component (2WD Models)" and AT-241, "Removal and Installation (2WD Models)".
10. Remove bolts fixing the transmission assembly to lower rear side of oil pan (upper). Refer to AT-241,
"Removal and Installation (2WD Models)".
11. Remove front stabilizer. Refer to FSU-15
.
12. Separate steering outer sockets from steering knuckle. Refer to PS-17, "
Removal and Installation".
13. Separate transverse links from suspension member and vehicle body. Refer to FSU-13, "
Removal and
Installation".
Removal Work
1. Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equiv-
alently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support
bottom of suspension member and transmission.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or someth ing similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.
2. Remove rear engine mounting member bolts.
3. Remove front suspension member mounting nuts. Refer to FSU-5, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
4. Carefully lower jack, or raise lift to remove the engi ne, transmission assembly, transfer, front final drive
assembly and front suspension member. When per forming work, observe the following caution:
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ENGINE ASSEMBLYEM-121
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 When installing engine mounting bracket (RH and LH) on cylinder
block, tighten two upper bolts (shown as “A” in the figure) first.
Then tighten two lower bolts (shown as “B” in the figure).
 Install engine mounting bracket (RH) (lower) as follows:
- Temporarily tighten mounting bolts (shown as “C”, “D” and “E” in the figure).
- Tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque with following mounting surfaces touched.
 Engine mounting bracket (RH) to engine mounting bracket (RH)
(lower) (shown as “C” and “D” in figure).
 Front final drive to engine mounting bracket (RH) (lower) (shown as “E” in figure).
 Make sure all engine mounting insulators are seated properly, then
tighten mounting nuts.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.
 Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels incl uding engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-9, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
 Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leak-
age at connection points.
- 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 leak age of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids includ-
ing engine oil and engine coolant.
 Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
 After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
*: Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
PBIC3042E
Items Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —
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CYLINDER BLOCKEM-129
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 Tighten each plug as specified below.
3. Install oil jet.  Insert oil jet dowel pin into cylinder block dowel pin hole, andtighten mounting bolts.
4. Install main bearings and thrust bearings as follows: CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop main b earing, and to scratch the surface.
a. Remove dust, dirt, and engine oil on bearing mating su rfaces of cylinder block and main bearing caps.
b. Install thrust bearings to the both sides of the No. 3 journal hous- ing on cylinder block and main bearing cap.
 Install thrust bearings with the oil groove facing crankshaft arm(outside).
 Install thrust bearing with a protrusion on one end on cylinder block, and thrust bearing with a protrusion at center on main
bearing cap. Align each protrusion with mating notch.
c. Install main bearings paying attention to the direction.  Main bearing with oil hole and groove goes on cylinder block.
The one without them goes on main bearing cap.
 Before installing main bearings, apply engine oil to the bearing surface (inside). Do not apply engine oil to the back surface,
but thoroughly clean it.
 When installing, align main bearing stopper protrusion to cut- out of cylinder block and main bearing caps.
 Ensure the oil holes on cylinder block and those on the corre-
sponding bearing are aligned.
5. Install crankshaft to cylinder block.  While turning crankshaft by hand, check that it turns smoothly.
6. Install main bearing cap.
Part Washer Tightening torque
A No 9.8 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 87 in-lb)
B No 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
C No 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
D Yes 12.3 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb) E Yes 62.0 N·m (6.3 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)F Yes 62.0 N·m (6.3 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)
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CYLINDER BLOCKEM-141
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 Check with a connecting rod aligner.
 If it exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly.
CONNECTING ROD BIG END DIAMETER
 Install connecting rod bearing cap without installing connecting rod
bearing, and tightening connecting rod bolts to the specified
torque. Refer to EM-123, "
Disassembly and Assembly" for the
tightening procedure.
 Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod big end with an inside micrometer.
 If out of the standard, replace connecting rod assembly.
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEARANCE
Connecting Rod Bush ing Inner Diameter
Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bushing with an inside
micrometer.
Piston Pin Outer Diameter
Bend:
Limit : 0.15 mm (0.006 in) per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
To r s i o n : Limit : 0.30 mm (0.012 in) per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
PBIC2077E
Standard : 55.000 - 55.013 mm (2.1654 - 2.1659 in)
PBIC1641E
Standard : 22.000 - 22.012 mm (0.8661 - 0.8666 in)
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CYLINDER BLOCKEM-143
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 Measure the distortion on the cylinder block upper face at some
different points in six directi ons with a straightedge and a feeler
gauge.
 If it exceeds the limit, replace cylinder block.
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER
 Install main bearing caps and main bearing beam without installing main bearings, and tighten main bearing cap bolts to the specified
torque. Refer to EM-123, "
Disassembly and Assembly" for the
tightening procedure.
 Measure the inner diameter of main bearing housing with a bore gauge.
 If out of the standard, replace cylinder block and main bearing caps as assembly.
NOTE:
Cylinder block cannot be replaced as a single part, because it is
machined together with main bearing caps.
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE
Cylinder Bore inner Diameter
 Using a bore gauge, measure cylinder bore for wear, out-of-round
and taper at six different points on each cylinder. (“X” and “Y” direc-
tions at “A”, “B” and “C”) (“Y” is in longitudinal direction of engine)
 If the measured value exceeds the limit, or if there are scratches and/or seizure on the cylinder inner wall, hone or re-bore the inner
wall.
 Oversize piston is provided. When using oversize piston, re-bore
cylinder so that the clearance of the piston-to-cylinder bore satis-
fies the standard.
CAUTION:
When using oversize piston, use oversize pistons for all cylin-
ders with oversize piston rings.
Piston Skirt Diameter
Limit : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
SEM123C
Standard : 63.993 - 64.017 mm (2.5194 - 2.5203 in)
PBIC1643E
Standard inner diameter:
95.500 - 95.530 mm (3.7598 - 3.7610 in)
Wear limit: 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
Out-of-round (Difference between “X” and “Y”):
Limit: 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
Taper (Difference between “A” and “C”):
Limit: 0.010 mm (0.0004 in)
Oversize (OS) : 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
PBIC0923E
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