2008 INFINITI FX35 water pump

WATER PUMPCO-25
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a. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise so that timing chain on the tim-
ing chain tensioner (primary) side is loose.
b. Pull plunger stopper tab up (or turn lever downward) so as to remove plunger stopper tab from the ratchet of plunger.
NOTE:
Plunger stopper tab and lever are synchronized.
c. Push plunger into the inside of tensioner body.
d. Hold plunger in the fully compressed position by engaging plunger stopper tab with the tip of ratchet.
e. To secure lever, insert stopper pin through hole of lever into ten- sioner body hole.
 The lever parts and the tab are synchronized. Therefore, theplunger will be secured under this condition.
NOTE:
Figure shows the example of 1.2 mm (0.047 in) diam eter thin screwdriver being used as the stopper pin.
f. Install timing chain tensioner (primary).  Remove dust and foreign material completely from backside of timing chain tensioner (primary) and
from installation area of rear timing chain case.
g. Remove stopper pin.
h. Make sure again that timing chain and water pump sprocket are engaged.
4. Install chain tensioner cover and water pump cover as follows:
a. Before installing, remove all traces of old liquid gasket from mat- ing surface of water pump cover and chain tensioner cover
using a scraper. Also remove traces of old liquid gasket from the
mating surface of front timing chain case.
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PBIC3577E
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CO-26
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WATER PUMP
b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser
(commercial service tool) to mating surface of chain tensioner
cover and water pump cover.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-44, "
Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
CAUTION:
Attaching should be done with in 5 minutes after coating.
c. Tighten mounting bolts.
5. Install water drain plug (front) on water pump side of cylinder block.  Apply liquid gasket to the thread of water drain plug (front).
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-44, "
Recommended Chemical Prod-
uct and Sealant".
6. Install in the reverse order of removal for remaining parts. After starting engine, let idle fo r three minutes, then rev engine up to 3,000 rpm under no load to
purge air from the high-pressure chamber of ch ain tensioner. Engine may produce a rattling
noise. This indicates that air still remains in the chamber and is not a matter of concern.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
 Check for leaks of engine coolant using the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) and the
radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-10, "
Inspection".
 Start and warm up the engine. Visually make sure that there is no leaks of engine coolant.
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CO-34
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000001325866
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunction Poor heat transfer
Water pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
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Thermostat and water con-
trol valve stuck closed
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Damaged fins Dust contamination or pa-
per clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tube Excess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flow Cooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly —
High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio ———
Poor engine coolant quality — Engine coolant density —
Insufficient engine coolant Engine coolant leaksCooling hose
Loose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator cap Loose
Poor sealing
Radiator O-ring for da
mage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tank Exhaust gas leaks into cool-
ing system Cylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket deteri-
oration
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CO-48
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COOLING FAN
COOLING FAN
Component (Crankshaft Driven type)INFOID:0000000001325877
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325878
REMOVAL
1. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to
EM-173, "Component".
2. Remove engine front undercover with power tool.
3. Remove radiator shroud (lower). Refer to CO-40, "
Component".
4. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-170, "
Component".
5. Remove fan coupling and cooling fan assembly. CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch ra diator core when removing.
6. Remove cooling fan from fan coupling.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Fan Coupling
Inspect fan coupling for oil leakage and bimetal conditions.
 If anything is found, replace fan coupling.
Cooling Fan
Inspect cooling fan for crack or unusual bend.
 If anything is found, replace cooling fan.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, install in the reverse order of removal.
 Install cooling fan with its front mark “F” facing fr ont of vehicle. Refer to "Removal and Installation".
1. Cooling fan 2. Fan coupling 3. Fan and water pump pulley
4. Water pump
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CO-50
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WATER PUMP
WATER PUMP
ComponentINFOID:0000000001325882
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325883
CAUTION:
 When removing water pump, be careful no
t to get engine coolant on drive belts.
 Water pump can not be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
 After installing water pump, connect hose and clamp securely, then check for leaks using radiator
cap tester (commercial service tool) and radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool).
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from drain plugs on radiator and both side of cylinder block. Refer to CO-37, "Chang-
ing Engine Coolant" and EM-242, "Disassembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
 Perform this step when engine is cold.
 Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
2. Remove following parts:  Engine front undercover
 Air duct (inlet): Refer to EM-173, "
Component".
 Alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt: Refer to EM-170, "
Component".
3. Remove fan coupling with cooling fan, and then fan and water pump pulley.
4. Remove water pump.  Engine coolant will leak from cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready under vehicle.
CAUTION:
 Handle the water pump vane so that it does not contact any other parts.
 Do not disassemble water pump.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
1. Fan and water pump pulley 2. Water pump 3. Gasket
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WATER PUMPCO-51
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 Visually check that there is no significant dirt or rusting on water
pump body and vane.
 Make sure there is no looseness in vane shaft, and that it turns
smoothly when rotated by hand.
 If anything is found, replace water pump.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
 Check for leaks of engine coolant using radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) and radiator
cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-37, "
Inspection".
 Start and warm up engine. Visually check if there is no leaks of engine coolant.
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DI-6
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COMBINATION METERS
 Combination meter indicates the engine speed according to engine speed signal.
WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The water temperature gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.
 ECM provides engine coolant temperature signal to unified meter and A/C amp. with CAN communication.
 Unified meter and A/C amp. transmits engine coolant temperature signal to combination meter with commu-
nication line.
 Combination meter indicates the engine coolant temper ature according to engine coolant temperature sig-
nal.
FUEL GAUGE
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the fuel tank.
 Unified meter and A/C amp. reads a resistor signal from fuel level sensor.
Signal is supplied- from unified meter and A/C amp. terminal 36
- through the fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump (main) terminals 5 and 2, and
- through the fuel level sensor unit (sub) terminals 2 and 1
- to unified meter and A/C amp. terminal 28 for the fuel gauge.
 Unified meter and A/C amp. provides a fuel level signal to combination meter with communication line.
 Combination meter indicates the approximate fuel level according to the fuel level signal.
ODO/TRIP METER
 ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) provi des a vehicle speed signal to the unified meter and A/C
amp. with CAN communication.
 Unified meter and A/C amp. converts the vehicle s peed signal to the 8-pulse signal, and outputs the vehicle
speed signal (8-pulse) to combination meter.
 Combination meter uses the vehicle speed signal (8- pulse) to calculate the mileage, and displays it.
How to Change The Display For Odo/trip Meter
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EC-96
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Symptom Matrix Chart
INFOID:0000000001325930
SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode Engine speed will not rise more than 2,500 rpm due to the fuel cut
SYMPTOM
Reference
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel pump circuit 11232 22 3 2 EC-558
Fuel pressure regulator system 334444444 4EC-87
Fuel injector circuit 11232 22 2EC-552
Evaporative emission system 334444444 4EC-40
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem 334444444 41
EC-51
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 1 1 1 1 1 EC-80
Electric throttle control actuator 112332222 2 2EC-494,
EC-504
IgnitionIncorrect ignition timing adjustment33111 11 1 EC-80
Ignition circuit 11222 22 2EC-569
Power supply and ground circuit 22333 33 23 EC-140
Mass air flow sensor circuit
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222 2 EC-175,
EC-182
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
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EC-193,
EC-204
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor EC-220
EC-220
EC-228
EC-236
EC-532
Throttle position sensor circuit
22EC-198
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EC-302
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EC-447
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EC-449
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EC-518
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1 EC-424
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EC-506
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EC-512
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EC-524
Knock sensor circuit 2 3 EC-315
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