2008 INFINITI FX35 installation

PRECAUTIONSEM-5
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Precaution for Assembly and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325697
 Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification.
 When tightening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the
ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is specified,
do exactly as specified.
 Replace with new gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.
 Dowel pins are used for several parts alignment. When replacing and reassembling parts with dowel pins, make sure that dowel pins are installed in the original position.
 Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check engine oil or engine coolant passages for any restriction and blockage.
 Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely re move foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.
 Release air within route when refilling after draining engine coolant.
 After repairing, start the engine and increase engine speed to check engine coolant, fuel, engine oil, and
exhaust gases for leakage.
Precaution for Angle TighteningINFOID:0000000001325698
 Use the angle wrench [SST: KV10112100 (BT8653-A)] for the final tightening of the following engine parts:
- Cylinder head bolts
- Main bearing cap bolts
- Connecting rod cap bolts
- Crankshaft pulley bolt (No the angle wrench is required as bolt flange is provided with notches for angletightening)
 Do not use a torque value for final tightening.
 The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.
 Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and coated with engine oil.
Precaution for Liquid GasketINFOID:0000000001325699
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING
 After removing mounting nuts and bolts, separate the mating sur- face using the seal cutter (SST) and remove old liquid gasket seal-
ing.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
 Tap the seal cutter to insert it, and then slide it by tapping on the side as shown in the figure.
 In areas where the seal cutter is difficult to use, use a plastic ham-
mer to lightly tap the parts, to remove it.
CAUTION:
If for some unavoidable reason tool such as a screwdriver is
used, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Using a scraper, remove old liquid gasket adhering to the gasket application surface and the mating surface.
 Remove liquid gasket completely from the groove of the gas-
ket application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Wipe the liquid gasket application surface and the mating sur- face with white gasoline (lighting and heating use) to remove
adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.
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EM-6
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PRECAUTIONS
3. Attach liquid gasket tube to the tube presser (commercial ser-
vice tool).
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-44
.
4. Apply liquid gasket without breaks to the specified location with the specified dimensions.
 If there is a groove for liquid gasket application, apply liquid
gasket to the groove.
 As for bolt holes, normally apply liquid gasket inside the holes. Occasionally, it should be applied outside the holes. Make
sure to read the text of this manual.
 Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mat-
ing component.
 If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
 Do not retighten mounting bolts or nuts after the installation.
 After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill engine oil and engine coolant.
CAUTION:
If there are specific instruct ions in this manual, observe
them.
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DRIVE BELTS
DRIVE BELTS
Checking Drive BeltsINFOID:0000000001429496
WARNING:
Be sure to perform when engine is stopped.
1. Inspect belts for cracks, fraying,
wear and oil. If necessary, replace.
2. Inspect drive belt deflection or tension at a point on belt midway between pulleys.
 Inspection should be done only when engine is cold, or over30 minutes after engine is stopped.
 Measure the belt tension with belt tension gauge (Commercial service tool: BT3373-F or equivalent) (A) at points marked
shown in the figure.
 When measuring the deflection, apply 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at
the marked point.
 Adjust if the belt deflection exc eeds the limit or if the belt ten-
sion is not within specifications.
CAUTION:
• When checking the belt deflect ion or the tension immedi-
ately after installation, first ad just it to the specified value.
Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust
to the specified value to avo id variation in deflection
between pulleys.
 Tighten idler pulley lock nut by hand and measure the deflection or the tension without loose-
ness.
Belt Deflection and Tension
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on belt.
Tension AdjustmentINFOID:0000000001429497
CAUTION:
1 : Power steering oil pump
2: Alternator
3 : Idler pulley
4 : Crankshaft pulley
5: A/C compressor
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Items Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt New beltUsed belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment Limit After adjustment
Alternator and
power steering
oil pump belt 12 (0.47)
7 - 8
(0.28 - 0.31) 6 - 7
(0.24 - 0.28) 294 (30, 66) 730 - 818
(74.5 - 83.4, 164 - 184) 838 - 926
(85.5 - 94.5, 188 - 208)
A/C compressor
belt 12 (0.47)9 - 10
(0.35 - 0.39) 8 - 9
(0.31 - 0.35) 196 (20, 44) 348 - 436
(35.5 - 44.5, 78 - 98) 470 - 559
(47.9 - 57.0, 106 - 126)
Applied pushing
force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) —
Portion
Belt tightening method for adjustment
Alternator and power steering oil pump belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
A/C compressor belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
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DRIVE BELTSEM-15
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 When belt is replaced with a new one, adjust it
to value for “New belt” to accommodate for insuffi-
cient adaptability with pulley grooves.
 When deflection or tension of belt being used exceeds “Limit”, adjust it to value for “After adjust-
ment”.
 When checking belt deflection or tension immediately af ter installation, first adjust it to the specified
value. Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or mo re, re-adjust to the specified value to avoid vari-
ation in deflection between pulleys.
 When installing belt, make sure that it is correctly engaged with pulley grooves.
 Keep engine oil, working fl uid and engine coolant away from belt and pulley grooves.
 Do not twist or bend belt excessively.
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL PUMP BELT
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Loosen idler pulley lock nut (A ) and adjust tension by turning
adjusting bolt (B).
 For the specified belt tension, refer to EM-14, "
Checking Drive
Belts".
3. Tighten nut (A).
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Loosen idler pulley lock nut (C) and adjust tension by turning adjusting bolt (D).  For the specified belt tension, refer to EM-14, "
Checking Drive Belts".
3. Tighten nut (C).
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001429498
REMOVAL
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Remove alternator and power steering oil pump belt. Refer to EM-14, "
Tension Adjustment".
3. Remove A/C compressor belt. Refer to EM-14, "
Tension Adjustment".
CAUTION:
Grease is applied to idler pulley adjusting bol t. Be careful to keep grease away from belt.
INSTALLATION
1. Install belts to pulley in reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
 Make sure drive belt is correctly engaged with pulley groove.
 Make sure that for engine oil and engine cool ant do not adhere to belt and each pulley grooves.
1 : Alternator and power steering oil pump belt
2 : A/C compressor belt
3 : Power steering oil pump
4 : Idler pulley
5 : Alternator
6 : Crankshaft pulley
7: A/C compressor
: 34.8 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
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: 34.8 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCTEM-17
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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT
ComponentINFOID:0000000001325707
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325708
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to
EM-19, "Component".
 This work is unnecessary when parts located forward of mass air flow sensor are removed/installed.
2. Remove air duct (inlet) and power duct.
3. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
4. Disconnect PCV hose.
5. Remove air cleaner case/mass air flow sensor and air duct disconnecting their joints.  Add marks as necessary for easier installation.
6. Remove mass air flow sensor from air cleaner case. CAUTION:
Handle mass air flow senso r with the following cares.
 Do not shock it.
 Do not disassemble it.
 Do not touch its sensor.
7. Remove resonator in fender, lifting left fender protector.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Inspect air hoses for cracks or tear.
 If anything found replace air hose.
1. Air hose 2. PCV hose 3. Air duct
4. Air hose 5. Power duct 6. Clip
7. Air duct (inlet) 8. Resonator 9. Grommet
10. Air cleaner case 11. Air cleaner filter 12. Air cleaner case
13. O-ring 14. Mass air flow sensor
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EM-18
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AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Align marks. Attach each joint. Screw clamps firmly.
 To position air cleaner case, refer to
EM-18, "
Changing Air Cleaner Filter".
Changing Air Cleaner FilterINFOID:0000000001325709
INSPECTION
Check status (fouling, damage, etc.) of air cleaner filter at power duct
hole.
REMOVAL
Removal in the order below.
1. Remove air duct (inlet) from air cleaner case.
2. Disconnect harness connector from mass air flow sensor.
3. Loosen clamp bolts of air hose.
4. Remove mounting bolts for air cleaner case. Remove air cleaner
case/mass air flow sensor/air hose assembly.
5. Unhook clips and open air cleaner case, and remove air cleaner filter.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 If grommet at bottom of air cleaner case comes off together with air
cleaner case, fix it to vehicle before installation.
 Look at internal bottom face through power duct hole, and position air cleaner case with resonator upper end circle and air cleaner
case round hole aligned. Then push air cleaner case straight
down.
 At this time, check by hand if protrusion at bottom of air cleaner
case has been inserted into grommet on vehicle side.
 Clip power duct with bulge on reverse side of lower end engaged with air cleaner case.
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INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOREM-19
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INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR
ComponentINFOID:0000000001325710
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325711
REMOVAL
WARNING:
 To avoid the danger of being scalded, never dr
ain engine coolant when the engine is hot.
 Gasket for intake manifold collector (upper) is secu red together with mounting bolt for intake mani-
fold collector (lower). Thus, even when only gasket for upper side is replaced, gasket for lower side
must be also replaced.
1. Electric throttle control actuator 2. Gasket 3. Vacuum hose
4. EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve
5. Bracket 6. Intake manifold collector (upper)
7. Intake manifold collector cover 8. Gasket 9. Water hose
10. Bracket 11. Water hose 12. PCV hose
13. Intake manifold collector (lower)
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INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOREM-21
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8. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order of illustration to remove
intake manifold collector (upper) with power tool.
9. Remove PCV hose [between intake manifold co llector (lower) and rocker cover (right bank)].
10. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure, and remove intake manifold collector cover, gasket, intake man-
ifold collector (lower) and gasket with power tool.
CAUTION:
Cover engine openings to avoid entry of foreign materials.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Surface Distortion
 Check the surface distortion of both the intake manifold collector
(upper and lower) mating surfaces with a straightedge and a feeler
gauge.
 If it exceeds the limit, replace intake manifold collector (upper and/ or lower).
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Part Installation Direction
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Limit : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
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