2008 INFINITI FX35 check transmission fluid

EM-116
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
 When installing engine mounting bracket (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).
 Make sure all engine mounting insulators are seated properly, then tighten mounting nuts.
 Tighten rear engine mounting member bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following 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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EM-118
< SERVICE INFORMATION >[VQ35DE]
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
At first, remove the engine, the transmission assembly
, the transfer assembly and the front final drive assem-
bly with front suspension member downward. Then separa te the engine, the transmission assembly, the trans-
fer and the front final drive assembly.
Preparation
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-87, "Fuel Pressure Check".
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
 Perform this step when engine is cold.
 Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Disconnect both battery terminals. Refer to SC-4, "
How to Handle Battery".
4. Remove the following parts:  Engine cover: Refer to EM-19, "
Component".
 Front road wheel and tires
 Front and rear engine undercover
 Front cross bar: Refer to FSU-16, "
Removal and Installation".
 Cowl top cover (right): Refer to EI-23, "
Component Parts Location".
 Air duct and air cleaner case assembly: EM-17, "
Component".
5. Discharge refrigerant from A/C circuit. Refer to ATC-120, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
6. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower). Refer to CO-13, "
Component".
Engine Room
1. Disconnect heater hose from vehicle-side, and fit a plug onto hose end to prevent engine coolant leak.
2. Disconnect grounding cable (between vehicle to left bank cylinder head).
3. Disconnect battery positive cable harness at v ehicle side and temporarily fasten it on engine.
4. Disconnect A/C piping from A/C compressor, and tem porarily fasten it on vehicle with a rope. Refer to
ATC-120, "
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
5. Disconnect engine room harness connectors shown in the fig- ure.
6. Disconnect two body ground cables.
7. Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
8. Disconnect fuel feed hose (with damper) and EVAP hose. Refer to EM-45, "
Component"
CAUTION:
Fit plugs onto disconnected hoses to prevent fuel leak.
9. Remove reservoir tank of power steering oil pump and piping from vehicle, and temporarily secure them
on engine. Refer to PS-27, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
CAUTION:
When temporarily securing, keep the reservo ir tank upright to avoid a fluid leak.
Passenger Room Side
Follow procedure below to disconnect engine room har ness connectors at passenger room side, and tempo-
rarily secure them on engine.
1. Remove passenger-side kicking plate, das h side finisher, and glove box. Refer to EI-38, "
Component
Parts Location" and IP-10, "Component Parts Location".
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ENGINE ASSEMBLYEM-119
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2. Disconnect engine room harness connectors at unit sides TCM,
ECM and other.
3. Disengage intermediate fixing point. Pull out engine room harnesses to engine room side, and temporarily secure them on engine.
CAUTION:
 When pulling out harnesses, take care no t to damage harnesses and connectors.
 After temporarily securing, cover connectors with vi nyl or similar material to protect against for-
eign material adhesion.
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove A/T fluid cooler hoses and pow er steering oil pump oil cooler hoses.
 Install plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid and power steering fluid.
2. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
Checking Exhaust System".
3. Disconnect steering lower joint at power steering gear assembly side, and release steering lower shaft.
Refer to PS-12, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove tunnel stay. Refer to RSU-5, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
5. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-7, "
On-Vehicle Inspection".
6. Remove front drive shaft (both side). Refer to FAX-13, "
On-Vehicle Inspection".
7. Disconnect harness connector from transmission assembly and transfer assembly.
8. Disengage A/T control rod at control device assembly side. Then, temporarily secure it on the transmis-
sion assembly, so that it does not sag. Refer to AT-205, "
Control Device Removal and Installation".
9. Remove rear plate from oil pan (upper). Then remove bolts fixing drive plate to torque converter. Refer to
EM-30, "
Component (2WD Models)" and AT-241, "Removal and Installation (2WD Models)".
10. Remove bolts fixing the transmission assembly to lower rear side of oil pan (upper). Refer to AT-241,
"Removal and Installation (2WD Models)".
11. Remove front stabilizer. Refer to FSU-15
.
12. Separate steering outer sockets from steering knuckle. Refer to PS-17, "
Removal and Installation".
13. Separate transverse links from suspension member and vehicle body. Refer to FSU-13, "
Removal and
Installation".
Removal Work
1. Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equiv-
alently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support
bottom of suspension member and transmission.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or someth ing similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.
2. Remove rear engine mounting member bolts.
3. Remove front suspension member mounting nuts. Refer to FSU-5, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
4. Carefully lower jack, or raise lift to remove the engi ne, transmission assembly, transfer, front final drive
assembly and front suspension member. When per forming work, observe the following caution:
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ENGINE ASSEMBLYEM-121
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 When installing engine mounting bracket (RH and LH) on cylinder
block, tighten two upper bolts (shown as “A” in the figure) first.
Then tighten two lower bolts (shown as “B” in the figure).
 Install engine mounting bracket (RH) (lower) as follows:
- Temporarily tighten mounting bolts (shown as “C”, “D” and “E” in the figure).
- Tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque with following mounting surfaces touched.
 Engine mounting bracket (RH) to engine mounting bracket (RH)
(lower) (shown as “C” and “D” in figure).
 Front final drive to engine mounting bracket (RH) (lower) (shown as “E” in figure).
 Make sure all engine mounting insulators are seated properly, then
tighten mounting nuts.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following 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, check 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 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.
PBIC3042E
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-210
< SERVICE INFORMATION >[VK45DE]
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-238
< SERVICE INFORMATION >[VK45DE]
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.
PBIC2365E
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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GI-4
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PRECAUTIONS
 To prevent serious burns:Avoid contact with hot metal parts.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
 Dispose of or recycle drained oil or the solvent used for cleaning parts in an appropriate manner.
 Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel spray
and possibly a fire.
 Clean all disassembled parts in the designated liquid or solvent prior to inspection or assembly.
 Replace oil seals, gaskets, packings, O-rings, locking washers, cotter pins, self-locking nuts, etc. with new ones.
 Replace inner and outer races of tapered roller bearings and needle bearings as a set.
 Arrange the disassembled parts in accordance with their assembled locations and sequence.
 Do not touch the terminals of electrical com ponents which use microcomputers (such as ECM).
Static electricity may damage internal electronic components.
 After disconnecting vacuum or air hoses, atta ch a tag to indicate the proper connection.
 Use only the fluids and lubricants specified in this manual.
 Use approved bonding agent, sealants or their equivalents when required.
 Use hand tools, power tools (disassembly only) and recommended special tools where specified for safe and efficient service repairs.
 When repairing the fuel, oil, water, vacuum or exhaust systems,
check all affected lines for leaks.
 Before servicing the vehicle: Protect fenders, upholstery and carpeting with appropriate covers.
Take caution that keys, buckles or buttons do not scratch paint.
WARNING:
To prevent ECM from storing the diagnostic tro uble codes, do not carelessly disconnect the harness
connectors which are related to the engine cont rol system and TCM (transmission control module)
system. The connectors should be disconnected on ly when working according to the WORK FLOW of
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES in EC and AT sections.
Precaution for Three Way CatalystINFOID:0000000001325655
If a large amount of unburned fuel flows into the catalyst , the catalyst temperature will be excessively high. To
prevent this, follow the instructions.
 Use unleaded gasoline only. Leaded gasoline will seriously damage the three way catalyst.
 When checking for ignition spark or measuring engine compression, make tests quickly and only when nec- essary.
 Do not run engine when the fuel tank level is low, otherwise the engine may misfire, causing damage to the
catalyst.
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