2008 INFINITI FX35 engine

AT-242
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TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
10. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly.CAUTION:
 Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
 Do not disassemble.
 Do not allow metal filings, etc. to get on the sensor's front
edge magnetic area.
 Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
11. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-14, "
Removal and Installa-
tion [VQ35DE Engine Models (2WD)]".
12. Remove fluid cooler tube.
13. Remove rear plate cover. Refer to EM-30, "
Removal and Instal-
lation (2WD Models)".
14. Remove rear cover plate. Refer to EM-30, "
Removal and Installation (2WD Models)".
15. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive plate and torque converter.
CAUTION:
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from
the front of the engine.
16. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack. CAUTION:
When setting the transmission j ack, be careful not to allow
it to collide agai nst the drain plug.
17. Remove rear engine mounting member with power tool.
18. Remove engine mounting insulator (rear).
19. Remove air breather hose. Refer to AT-239, "
Removal and Installation".
20. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector.
21. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe from A/T assembly.
22. Remove O-ring from A/T fluid charging pipe.
23. Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
24. Remove bolts fixing A/T assembly to engine assembly with power tool.
25. Remove A/T assembly from vehicle with a transmission jack. Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
 Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
INSPECTION
Installation and Inspection of Torque Converter
 After inserting a torque converter to a A/T, be sure to check dis-
tance “A” to ensure it is within the reference value limit.
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Distance “A” : 25.0 mm (0.98 in) or more
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INSTALLATION
Install the removed parts in the reverse order of the removal, while paying attention to the following work.
 When installing A/T assembly to the engine assembly, attach the fixing bolts in accordance with the following standard.
 Align the positions of tightening bo lts for drive plate with those of
the torque converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then,
tighten the bolts with the specified torque. Refer to "COMPO-
NENTS".
CAUTION:
 Do not reuse O-ring and copper washers.
 When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the
front of the engine.
 When tightening the tightening bolts for the torque converter
after fixing the crankshaft pulley bolts, be sure to confirm the
tightening torque of the cr ankshaft pulley mounting bolts.
Refer to EM-65, "
Removal and Installation".
 After converter is installed to drive plate, rota te crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that
transmission rotates freely without binding.
 Install crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to EM-30, "
Removal and Installation (2WD Models)".
 After completing installation, check A/T fluid leakage, A/T fluid level, and the A/T positions of A/T. Refer to
AT- 11 , "
Checking A/T Fluid", AT-207, "Checking of A/T Position".
Removal and Installation (AWD Models)INFOID:0000000001327399
COMPONENTS (FOR VQ35DE)
Bolt No. 1234
Number of bolts1522
Bolt length
“”mm (in) 55 (2.17) 65 (2.56) 65 (2.56) 35 (1.38)
Tightening torque
N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) 75
(7.7, 55) 55
(5.6, 41) 47
(4.8, 35)
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AT-244
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TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
COMPONENTS (FOR VK45DE)
1. A/T fluid charging pipe 2. O-ring 3. Engine mounting insulator (rear)
4. Rear engine mounting member 5. Copper washer 6. Bracket
7. Fluid cooler tube 8. Bracket 9. A/T assembly
10. A/T fluid level gauge
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
 When removing the A/T assembly from engine, fi rst remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS)
from the A/T assembly.
 Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
1. Disconnect the battery cabl e from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine cover.
3. Remove A/T fluid level gauge.
4. Remove engine under cover with power tool.
5. Remove front cross bar. Refer to FSU-6, "
Removal and Installation".
6. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool. Refer to EX-3, "
Component".
7. Remove three way catalyst. Refer to EM-179, "
Removal and Installation".
8. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
Removal and Installation".
9. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-9, "
Removal and Installation".
10. Remove control rod. Refer to AT-206, "
Control Rod Removal and Installation".
1. A/T fluid charging pipe 2. O-ring 3. Engine mounting insulator (rear)
4. Rear engine mounting member 5. Copper washer 6. Bracket
7. Fluid cooler tube 8. Bracket 9. Bracket
10. Bracket 11. A/T assembly 12. A/T fluid level gauge
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AT-246
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TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
11. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly.CAUTION:
 Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
 Do not disassemble.
 Do not allow metal filings, et c., to get on the sensor's front
edge magnetic area.
 Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
12. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-15, "
Removal and Installa-
tion [VQ35DE Engine Models (AWD)]" (for VQ35DE) or SC-13,
"Removal and Installation (VK45DE Engine Models)" (for
VK45DE).
13. Disconnect fluid cooler tube from A/T assembly.
14. Remove rear plate cover. Refer to EM-36, "
Removal and Instal-
lation (AWD Models)" (for VQ35DE) or EM-183, "Removal and
Installation" (for VK45DE).
15. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive plate and torque converter.
CAUTION:
When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from
the front of the engine.
16. Remove dynamic damper (for VQ35DE). Refer to EM-117,
"Removal and Installation (AWD Models)".
17. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack. CAUTION:
When setting the transmission j ack, be careful not to allow
it to collide agai nst the drain plug.
18. Remove rear engine mounting member with power tool.
19. Remove engine mounting insulator (rear).
20. Tilt the A/T assembly slightly to keep the clearance between body and A/T assembly, and then disconnect air breather hose
from A/T fluid charging pipe. Refer to AT-239, "
Removal and
Installation".
21. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector and transfer assembly harness connector.
22. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe.
23. Remove O-ring from A/T fluid charging pipe.
24. Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
25. Remove bolts fixing transmission assembly to engine with power tool.
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26. Remove A/T assembly with transfer from vehicle. Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
 Secure A/T assembly to a jack.
27. Remove transfer from A/T assembly. Refer to TF-40, "
Removal
and Installation".
INSPECTION
Installation and Inspection of Torque Converter
 After inserting a torque converter to a A/T, be sure to check dis-
tance “A” to ensure it is within the reference value limit.
INSTALLATION
Install the removed parts in the reverse order of the removal, while paying attention to the following work.
 When installing A/T assembly to the engine assembly, atta ch the fixing bolts in accordance with the following
standard.
For VQ35DE models
For VK45DE models
*1 : No.2 bolt also secures A/T fluid charging pipe and washer.
*2 : No.4 bolt also secures bracket.
(A) : A/T to engine
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Distance “A”
VQ35DE models : 25.0 mm (0.98 in) or more
VK45DE models : 22.0 mm (0.87 in) or more
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Bolt No. 1234
Number of bolts1521
Bolt length
“”mm (in) 55 (2.17) 65 (2.56) 35 (1.38) 40 (1.57)
Tightening torque
N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) 75
(7.7, 55) 47
(4.8, 35) 34
(3.5, 25)
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Bolt No. 1 2*134*2
Number of bolts 4 1 4 1
Bolt length mm (in) 70 (2.76) 70 (2.76) 65 (2.56) 70 (2.76)
Tightening torque
N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) 11 3
(12, 83) 74.0
(7.5, 55) 11 3
(12,83)
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AT-248
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TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
 Align the positions of tightening bolts for drive plate with those ofthe torque converter, and temporarily tighten the bolts. Then,
tighten the bolts with the specified torque. Refer to "COMPO-
NENTS (FOR VQ35DE)" or "COMPONENTS (FOR VK45DE)".
CAUTION:
 Do not reuse O-ring and copper washers.
 When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the
front of the engine.
 When tightening the tightening bolts for the torque converter
after fixing the crankshaft pulley bolts, be sure to confirm the
tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley mounting bolts.
Refer to EM-65, "
Removal and Installation" (for VQ35DE) or
EM-200, "
Removal and Installation" (for VK45DE)
 After converter is installed to drive plate, rota te crankshaft several turns and check to be sure that
transmission rotates fr eely without binding.
 Install crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to EM-35, "
Component (AWD Models)" (for VQ35DE) or EM-
183, "Component" (for VK45DE).
 After completing installation, check A/T fluid leakage, A/T fluid level, and the positions of A/T. Refer to AT- 11 ,
"Checking A/T Fluid", AT-207, "Checking of A/T Position".
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
General SpecificationINFOID:0000000001327413
*1: Refer to MA-9, "Fluids and Lubricants".
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting OccursINFOID:0000000001327414
2WD MODELS
 At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening.
AWD MODELS
 At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening.Applied model
VQ35DE engine VK45DE engine
2WD AWD
Automatic transmission model RE5R05A
Transmission model code number 91X3A 91X3B 96X1C
Stall torque ratio 2.0 : 1 1.85 : 1
Transmission gear ratio 1st 3.540 3.827
2nd 2.264 2.368
3rd 1.471 1.520
4th 1.000 1.000
5th 0.834 0.834
Reverse 2.370 2.613
Recommended flui d Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF*1
Fluid capacity 10.3 liter (10-7/8 US qt, 9-1/8 Imp qt)
CAUTION:
 Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF. Do not mix with other ATF.
 Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will deteriorate in driveability and A/T durability, and may damage the A/T, which is not covered by the warranty.
Engine model VQ35DE
Throttle position Vehicle speed km/h (MPH)
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1→ D2D2→D3D3→D4D4→D5D5→D4D4→D3D3→D2D2→D1
Full throttle 68 - 72
(42 - 45) 106 - 114
(66 - 71) 164 - 174
(102 - 108) 235 - 245
(146 - 152) 231 - 241
(144 - 150) 144 - 154
(89 - 96) 89 - 97
(55 - 60) 43 - 47
(27 - 29)
Half throttle 54 - 58
(34 - 36) 84 - 90
(52 - 56) 127 - 135
(79 - 84) 159 - 167
(99 - 104) 104 - 112
(65 - 70) 75 - 83
(47 - 52) 35 - 41
(22 - 25) 11 - 1 5
(7 - 9)
Engine model VQ35DE
Throttle position Vehicle speed km/h (MPH)
D
1→ D2D2→D3D3→D4D4→D5D5→D4D4→D3D3→D2D2→D1
Full throttle 62 - 66
(39 - 41) 96 - 104
(60 - 65) 149 - 159
(93 - 99) 213 - 223
(132 - 139) 209 - 219
(130 - 136) 131 - 141
(81 - 88) 81 - 89
(50 - 55) 39 - 43
(24 - 27)
Half throttle 49 - 53
(30 - 33) 76 - 82
(47 - 51) 115 - 123
(71 - 76) 144 - 152
(89 - 94) 95 - 103
(59 - 64) 67 - 75
(42 - 47) 32 - 38
(20 - 24) 11 - 1 5
(7 - 9)
Engine model VK45DE
Throttle position Vehicle speed km/h (MPH)
D
1→ D2D2→D3D3→D4D4→D5D5→D4D4→D3D3→D2D2→D1
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