2008 INFINITI FX35 Timing chain

CAMSHAFTEM-83
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CAMSHAFT
ComponentINFOID:0000000001325731
1.
Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (right bank)
2. Gasket 3. Camshaft bracket (No. 2 to 4)
4. Camshaft (EXH) 5. Camshaft (INT) 6. Camshaft bracket (No. 1)
7. Seal washer 8. Dowel pin 9. Valve lifter
10. O-ring 11. Timing chain tensioner (secondary)
(right bank)12. Spring
13. Plunger 14. Timing chain tensioner (secondary)
(left bank)
15. Cylinder head (right bank)
16. Cylinder head (left bank) 17. O-ring 18. Camshaft position
sensor (PHASE)
(right bank)
19. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
(left bank) 20.
Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (left bank)
A. Refer to EM-84
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EM-84
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CAMSHAFT
 Refer to
GI-8, "Component" for symbols in the figure.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325732
REMOVAL
1. Remove front timing chain case, camshaft sprocket, timing chain and rear timing chain case. Refer to EM-
64, "Component".
2. Remove camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (right and left banks) from cylinder head back side.
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 where they are
exposed to magnetism.
3. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valves.  Discard intake valve timing control solenoid valve gaskets anduse new gaskets for installation.
4. Remove camshaft brackets.  Mark camshafts, camshaft brackets and bolts so they are placed in the same position and direction forinstallation.
 Equally loosen camshaft bracket bolts in several steps in reverse order as shown in the figure.
5. Remove camshaft.
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CAMSHAFTEM-85
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6. Remove valve lifter.
 Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
7. Remove timing chain tensioner (secondary) from cylinder head.  Remove timing chain tensioner (secondary) with its stopperpin attached.
NOTE:
Stopper pin was attached when timing chain (secondary) was
removed.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Camshaft Runout
1. Put V-block on precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 4 jour- nals of camshaft.
CAUTION:
Do not support No. 1 journal (on the side of camshaft
sprocket) because it has a different diameter from the other
three locations.
2. Set a dial indicator vertically to No. 3 journal.
3. Turn camshaft to one direction with hands, and measure the camshaft runout on a dial indicator. (Total indicator reading)
4. If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft.
Camshaft Cam Height
1. Measure the camshaft cam height with a micrometer.
2. If wear exceeds the limit, replace camshaft.
Camshaft Journa l Oil Clearance
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL DIAMETER
 Measure the outer diameter of camshaft journal with a micrometer.
PBIC2111E
Standard : Less than 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
Limit : 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)PBIC0929E
Standard cam height (intake and exhaust)
: 44.865 - 45.055 mm (1.7663 - 1.7738 in)
Cam wear limit : 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
EMQ0072D
Standard:No. 1 : 25.935 - 25.955 mm (1.0211 - 1.0218 in)
No. 2, 3, 4 : 23.445 - 23.465 mm (0.9230 - 0.9238 in)
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EM-88
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CAMSHAFT
 If the calculated value is out of the standard, referri
ng to each standard of valve lifter outer diameter and
valve lifter hole diameter, replace either or both valve lifter and cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
1. Install timing chain tensioners (secondary) on both sides of cyl- inder head.
 Install timing chain tensioner with its stopper pin attached.
 Install timing chain tensioner with sliding part facing downwardon right-side cylinder head, and with sliding part facing upward
on left-side cylinder head.
 Install new O-ring as shown in the figure.
2. Install valve lifter.  Install it in the original position.
3. Install camshafts.  Install camshaft with dowel pin attached to its front end face on
the exhaust side.
 Follow your identification marks made during removal, or fol- low the identification marks that are present on new camshafts
for proper placement and direction.
 Install camshaft so that dowel pin hole and dowel pin on front end face are positioned as shown in the figure. (No. 1 cylinder
TDC on its compression stroke)
NOTE:
 Large and small pin holes are located on front end face ofcamshaft (INT), at intervals of 180 degrees. Face small dia.
side pin hole upward (in cylinder head upper face direction).
 Though camshaft does not stop at the portion as shown in the figure, for the placement of cam nose, it is generally
accepted camshaft is placed for the same direction of the fig-
ure. Identification (stamped) mark “V”
: 0.010 - 0.036 mm (0.0004 - 0.0014 in)
PBIC2111E
KBIA1071E
Bank INT/EXH Dowel pin Paint marks
Identification
mark
M1 M2
RH EXH Yes No Orange RE
INT No Pink No RE
LH INT No Pink No LH
EXH Yes No Orange LH
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EM-90
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CAMSHAFT
5. Tighten camshaft bracket bolts in the following steps, in numeri-
cal order as shown.
a. Tighten No. 7 to 10 in numerical order as shown.
b. Tighten No. 1 to 6 in numerical order as shown.
c. Tighten No. 1 to 10 in numerical order as shown.
d. Tighten No. 1 to 10 in numerical order as shown.
CAUTION:After tightening mounting bolts of camshaft brackets (No.
1), be sure to wipe off excessive liquid gasket from the
parts list below.
 Mating surface of rocker cover
 Mating surface of rear timing chain case
6. Measure difference in levels between front end faces of cam- shaft bracket (No. 1) and cylinder head.
 Measure two positions (both intake and exhaust side) for asingle bank.
 If the measured value is out of the standard, re-install cam- shaft bracket (No. 1).
7. Inspect and adjust the valve clearance. Refer to EM-91, "
Valve Clearance".
8. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove
CAUTION:
 Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011 or P0021 are detected in self-diagnostic results of
CONSULT-III and it is directed according to inspection procedure of EC section. Refer to EC-117,
"CONSULT-III Function (ENGINE)".
 Check when engine ins cold so as to pr event burns from any splashing engine oil.
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-5, "
Inspection".
2. Perform the following procedure so as to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while
checking.
a. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-87, "
Fuel Pressure Check".
b. Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors.
3. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-83, "
Component".
: 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 1 ft-lb)
: 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 1 ft-lb)
: 5.88 N·m (0.60 kg-m, 4 ft-lb)
: 10.4 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)
PBIC2050E
Standard : –0.14 to 0.14 mm (–0.006 to 0.006 in)
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CAMSHAFTEM-91
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4. Crank the engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out
from camshaft bracket (No. 1) oil hole. End crank after checking.
WARNING:
Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive belts, idler pul-
ley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:
Engine oil may squirt from in take valve timing control sole-
noid valve installation hole during cranking. Use a shop
cloth to prevent the engine components 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 camshaft bracket (No. 1) oil hole. Refer to LU-4, "
Lubrication Circuit".
5. Remove components between intake valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT), and then check each oil groove for clogging.
 Clean oil groove if necessary. Refer to LU-4, "
Lubrication Circuit".
6. After inspection, install removed parts.
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for chec king fluids leak, lubricates 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, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
 Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in the guide may
generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop after
hydraulic pressure rises.
 Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leak age of fuel, or any oil/fluids including engine oil and
engine coolant.
 Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable 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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INSPECTION
Perform inspection as follows after removal, installation or replacement of camshaft or valve-related parts, or if
there is unusual engine conditions regarding valve clearance.
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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
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EM-98
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OIL SEAL
2. Remove front oil seal using a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front timing chain case and crank-
shaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip of new front oil seal.
2. Install front oil seal. Install front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown in
the figure.
 Using a suitable drift, press-fit until the height of front oil seal is level with the mounting surface.
- Suitable drift: outer diameter 60 mm (2.36 in), inner diameter
50 mm (1.97 in).
 Make sure the garter spring is in position and seal lips not inverted
CAUTION:
 Be careful not to damage front timing chain case and
crankshaft.
 Press-fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting oil
seal.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil SealINFOID:0000000001325736
REMOVAL
1. Remove oil pan (upper). Refer to EM-30, "Component (2WD Models)".
2. Remove transmission assembly. Refer to AT-241, "
Removal and Installation (2WD Models)".
3. Remove drive plate. Refer to EM-122, "
Component".
4. Use a seal cutter (SST) to cut away liquid gasket and remove rear oil seal retainer.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage mounting surface.
NOTE:
Regard both rear oil seal and retainer as an assembly.
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CYLINDER BLOCKEM-125
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6. Drain engine coolant by removing water drain plugs from cylin-
der block both sides at “B” and “C” and cylinder block front side
at “A” as shown in the figure.
7. Remove drive plate with power tool. Fix cr ankshaft with a ring gear stopper [SST: KV1011770 (J44716)],
and remove mounting bolts.
 Loosen mounting bolts in diagonal order.
CAUTION:
 Do not disassemble drive plate.
 Never place drive plate with signal plate facing down.
 When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or
scratch it.
 Handle signal plate in a ma nner that prevents it from
becoming magnetized.
8. Remove the following parts:  Intake manifold collector: Refer to EM-19, "
Component".
 Intake manifold: Refer to EM-24, "
Component".
 Oil pans (lower and upper): Refer to EM-30, "
Component (2WD Models)".
 Front and rear timing chain case: Refer to EM-64, "
Component".
 Cylinder head: Refer to EM-100, "
On-Vehicle Service".
9. Remove knock sensor. CAUTION:
Carefully handle sensor avoiding shocks.
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