2008 INFINITI FX35 fuel pressure

EM-196
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ROCKER COVER
ROCKER COVER
ComponentINFOID:0000000001325786
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325787
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to
EM-169, "Component".
2. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-665, "
Fuel Pressure Check".
3. Refer to the following for incidental works related to left bank.
a. Remove air duct (inlet), air cleaner case and mass air flow sensor assembly, air duct and resonator
assembly. Refer to EM-173, "
Component".
b. Move harness on upper rocker cover and its peripheral aside.
c. Remove harness brackets from camshaft bracket (No. 6). Refer to EM-211, "
Component".
d. Remove electric throttle control actuator. Refer to EM-175, "
Component".
e. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-187, "
Component".
f. Remove PCV hose from PCV valve.
4. Refer to the following for incidental works related to right bank.
a. Move harness on upper rocker cover and its peripheral aside.
b. Remove ignition coil EM-187, "
Component".
c. Remove PCV hose from PCV valve.
5. Remove PCV valves and O-rings from rocker covers (right and left bank), if necessary.
6. Remove oil filler cap and oil catcher from rocker cover (right bank), if necessary.
1. Rocker cover (left bank) 2. PCV valve 3. O-ring
4. Rocker cover gasket (left bank) 5. Rocker cover (right bank) 6. PCV valve
7. O-ring 8. Oil filler cap 9. Oil catcher
10. Rocker cover gasket (right bank)
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EM-210
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TIMING CHAIN
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in guide may gen-
erate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this does not indicate an unusualness.
Noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The followings 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, che ck 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 applic able 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. 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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EM-218
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CAMSHAFT
a. Release fuel pressure. Refer to
EC-665, "Fuel Pressure Check".
b. Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors.
3. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-199, "
Component".
4. Crank the engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out from intake valve timing control cover oil hole. End crank after
checking.
WARNING:
Be careful not to touch rotati ng parts (drive belt, idler pul-
ley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:
Engine oil may squirt from intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve installation hole during cranking. Use a shop
cloth to prevent the engine co mponents and the vehicle. Do
not allow engine oil to get on rubber components such as
drive belt or engine mount insulators. Immediately wipe off
any splashed engine oil.
 Clean oil groove between oil strainer and intake valve timing control solenoid valve if engine oil does not come out from intake valve timing control cover oil hole. Refer to LU-21, "
Lubrication Circuit".
5. Remove components between intake valve timing c ontrol solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT),
and then check each oil groove for clogging.
 Clean oil groove if necessary. Refer to LU-21, "
Lubrication Circuit".
6. After inspection, install removed parts.
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INSPECTION
In cases of removing/installing or replacing camshaft and valve-related parts, or of unusual engine conditions
due to changes in valve clearance (found malfunctions dur ing starting, idling or causing noise), perform
inspection as follows:
1. Remove rocker covers (right and left bank). Refer to EM-196, "
Component".
2. Measure the valve clearance as follows:
a. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke.  Rotate crankshaft pulley in clockwise to align TDC identifica-
tion notch (without paint mark) with timing indicator on front
cover.
 Make sure that both intake and exhaust cam noses of No. 1 cylinder (engine front side of left bank) are located as shown in
the figure.
 If not, turn crankshaft one revolution (360 degrees) and align
as shown in the figure.
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EM-226
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CYLINDER HEAD
CYLINDER HEAD
On-Vehicle ServiceINFOID:0000000001325796
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1. Warm up engine thoroughly. Then, stop it.
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to
EC-665, "
Fuel Pressure Check".
a. Remove fuel pump fuse to avoid fuel injection during measure- ment.
3. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-169, "
Component".
4. Remove ignition coil and spark plug from each cylinder. Refer to EM-187, "
Component" and EM-188,
"Component".
5. Connect engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT-III).
6. Install compression gauge with adapter (SST or commercial ser- vice tool) onto spark plug hole.
 Use compression gauge adapter (SST) which is required onNo. 7 and 8 cylinders.
 Use compression gauge adapter (if no SST is used) whose picking up end inserted to spark plug hole is smaller than 20
mm (0.79 in) in diameter. Otherwise, it may be caught by cylin-
der head during removal.
7. With accelerator pedal fully depressed, turn ignition switch to “START” for cranking. When the gauge pointer stabilizes, read the compression pressure and engine rpm. Perform these steps to check each cyl-
inder.
Compression pressure:
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2, psi)/rpm
CAUTION:
Always use a fully changed battery to obtain the specified engine speed.
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Standard Minimum Deferential limit between cylinders
1,320 (13.5, 191)/300 1,130 (11.5, 164)/300 98 (1.0, 14)/300
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EM-238
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to
EC-665, "Fuel Pressure Check".
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-37, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
 Perform this step when engine is cold.
 Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Disconnect both battery terminal. Refer to SC-4, "
How to Handle Battery".
4. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transmission. 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.
5. Remove the following parts:  Hood assembly: Refer to BL-13, "
Fitting Adjustment".
 Engine cover: Refer to EM-169
.
 Front and rear engine undercover
 Air duct (inlet), air duct and air cleaner case assembly: Refer to EM-173, "
Component".
 Drive belts: Refer to EM-170, "
Component".
 Radiator and radiator hoses (upper and lower): Refer to CO-40, "
Component".
 Front road wheels and tires
Engine Room LH
1. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
2. Disconnect heater hoses, and install plugs to avoid leakage of engine coolant.
3. Disconnect ground cable from exhaust manifold cover to vehicle.
4. Disconnect vacuum hose between vehicle and engine and set it aside.
5. Discharge refrigerant from A/C circuit. Refer to ATC-120, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
6. Remove A/C piping from A/C compressor, and temporarily fasten it on vehicle with a rope. Refer to AT C -
121, "Component".
Engine Room RH
1. Disconnect fuel feed hose and EVAP hose. Refer to EM-190, "Component".
CAUTION:
Fit plugs onto disconnected hose to prevent fuel leak.
2. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
3. Disconnect ground cable from exhaust manifold cover to vehicle.
4. Disconnect vacuum hose between vehicle and engine and set it aside.
5. Disconnect reservoir tank of power steering oil pum p from engine, and move it aside for easier work.
CAUTION:
When temporarily securing, keep reservoir tank upright to avoid a fluid leak.
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove front cross bar. Refer to FSU-5, "On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
2. Disconnect power steering oil pump from engine. Move it from its location and secure with a rope for eas-
ier work. Refer to PS-29, "
Removal and Installation (VK45DE Models)".
3. Remove A/T fluid cooler tube. Refer to AT-241, "
Removal and Installation (2WD Models)".
4. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool. Refer to EX-3, "
Checking Exhaust Sys-
tem".
5. Remove RH and LH transverse link mounting bolts and nuts. Refer to FSU-13, "
Removal and Installation".
6. Disconnect stabilizer connecting rod lower. Refer to FSU-5, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
7. Remove A/T control rod at control device assembly side. Then temporarily secure it on transmission, so
that it does not sag. Refer to AT-205, "
Control Device Removal and Installation".
8. Remove rear plate cover from oil pan. Then remove bolts fixing drive plate to torque converter. Refer to EM-183, "
Component" and AT-241, "Removal and Installation (2WD Models)".
9. Remove transmission joint bolts which pierce at oil pan lower rear side. Refer to AT-241, "
Removal and
Installation (2WD Models)".
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EM-240
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
 Avoid damage to and oil/grease smearing or
spills onto engine mounting insulator.
4. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-19, "
System Description".
5. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-8, "
System Description".
6. Separate engine from transmission assembly. Refer to AT-243, "
Removal and Installation (AWD Models)".
7. Remove front final drive from engine. Refer to FFD-14, "
Removal and Installation (VQ35DE Models)".
8. Remove engine mounting insulators (RH and LH) and brackets (RH and LH) from engine with power tool.
9. Remove engine rear member and engine mounting insulator (rear) from transmission.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Do not allow engine mounting insulator to be damage and careful no engine oil gets on it.
 For a location with a positioning pin, insert it securely into hole of mating part.
 For a part with a specified installation orientation, refer to component figure in "Removal and Installation".
 When installing engine mounting brackets (RH and LH) on cylinder
block, tighten two upper bolts (show n as “A” in the figure) first.
Then tighten two lower bolts (shown as “B” in the figure).
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The followings 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, che ck 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 applic able 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.
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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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FUEL SYSTEMFL-3
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FUEL SYSTEM
Checking Fuel LineINFOID:0000000001327104
Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap and fuel tank for improper attach-
ment, leaks, cracks, damage, loos
e connections, chafing or deterio-
ration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.
General PrecautionINFOID:0000000001327105
WARNING:
When replacing fuel line parts, be sure to observe the following.
• Put a “CAUTION: FLAMMABLE” sign in the workshop.
 Be sure to work in a well ventila ted area and furnish workshop with a CO
2 fire extinguisher.
 Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from the work area.
CAUTION:
 Use gasoline required by the regulations for octane number. Refer to GI-5, "
Precaution for Fuel
(Unleaded Premium Gasoline Recommended)".
 Before removing fuel line parts, carry out the following procedures:
- Put drained fuel in an explosion-proof containe r and put the lid on securely. Keep the container in
safe area.
- Release fuel pressure from th e fuel lines. Refer to EC-87, "
Fuel Pressure Check" (VQ35DE) or EC-
665, "Fuel Pressure Check" (VK45DE).
- Disconnect negative battery terminal.
 Always replace O-ring and clamps with new ones.
 Do not kink or twist tubes when they are being installed.
 Do not tighten hose clamps excessi vely to avoid damaging hoses.
 After connecting fuel tube qu ick connectors, make sure quick
connectors are secure.
Ensure that connector and resin tube do not contact any adja-
cent parts.
 After installing tubes, make su re there is no fuel leakage at
connections in the following steps.
- Apply fuel pressure to fuel li nes with turning ignition switch
“ON” (with engine stopped). Th en check for fuel leaks at con-
nections.
- Start engine and rev it up and check for fuel leaks at connec- tions.
 Use only a genuine NISSAN fuel filler cap as a replacement. If
an incorrect fuel filler cap is used, the “MIL” may come on.
 For servicing “Evaporative Emi ssion System” parts, refer to
EC-40, "
Description" (VQ35DE) or EC-618, "Description"
(VK45DE).
 For servicing“On Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)”
parts, refer to EC-46, "
System Description" (VQ35DE) or EC-
624, "System Description" (VK45DE).
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FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
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2. Release the fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to
EC-87, "Fuel Pressure Check" (VQ35DE) or EC-
665, "Fuel Pressure Check" (VK45DE).
3. Open fuel filler lid.
4. Open filler cap and release the pressure inside fuel tank.
5. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to SE-95, "
Removal and Installation".
6. Peel off floor carpet, then remove inspection hole cover for main and sub fuel level sensor units by turning clips clockwise by 90
degrees.
7. Disconnect harness connector and fuel feed tube.
Disconnect quick connector as follows: Hold the sides of connector, push in tabs and pull out tube.
 If quick connector sticks to tube of main fuel level sensor unit, push and pull quick connector several times until they start to
move.Then disconnect them by pulling.
CAUTION:
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