2008 INFINITI FX35 Service Manual

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1. Measure the camshaft cam height with micrometer.
2. If wear exceeds the limit, replace camshaft.
Camshaft Journa
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 Install dial indicator in thrust direction on front end of camshaft.
Measure the end play of dial indicator when camshaft is moved for-
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 Measure the outer diameter of valve lifter with micrometer.
VALVE LIFTER HOLE DIAMETER Measure the inner diameter of

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 Install camshaft so that dowel pin on front end face are posi-
tioned as shown in the figure. (No. 1 cylinder TDC on its com-
pression stroke)
NOTE:

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4. Tighten camshaft bracket bolts in the following steps, in numeri-
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a. Tighten No. 9

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a. Release fuel pressure. Refer to 
EC-665, "Fuel Pressure Check".
b. Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors.
3. Remove intake valve

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b. Use feeler gauge, measure the clearance between valve lifter
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Valve clearance:
Unit: mm (in)
*:Approxi

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 By referring to the figure, measure the valve clearances at
locations marked “ ×” as shown in the table below (locations
indicated with white ar