2008 INFINITI FX35 maintenance

MA-24
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE)
3. Screw oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface,
then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to MA-22, "Changing Engine Oil".
2. Start engine, and check there is no leaks of engine oil.
3. Stop engine and wait for 15 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and add engine oil. Refer to MA-22, "
Changing Engine Oil".
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type)INFOID:0000000001328916
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-169.
2. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-187
.
3. Remove spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service tool).
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock it.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Use standard type spark plug for normal condition.
Hot type spark plug is suitable when fouling occurs with standard type spark plug under conditions such as: Frequent engine starts
 Low ambient temperatures
Cold type spark plug is suitable when spark plug knock occurs with standard type spark plug under conditions such as: Extended highway driving
 Frequent high engine revolution
CAUTION:
 Do not drop or shock spark plug.Oil filter:
:17.7 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
SMA229B
SEM294A
Make NGK
Standard type PLFR5A-11
Hot type PLFR4A-11
Cold type PLFR6A-11
Gap (Nominal) : 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE)MA-25
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 Do not use wire brush for cleaning.
 If plug tip is covered with car bon, spark plug cleaner may be
used.
 Checking and adjusting plug gap is not required between
change intervals.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Checking EVAP Vapor LineINFOID:0000000001328917
1. Visually inspect EVAP vapor lines for improper attachment and for cracks, damage, loose connections,
chafing and deterioration.
2. Inspect fuel tank filler cap vacuum relief valve for clogging, sticking, etc.
Refer to EC-618
.
Cleaner air pressure:
Less than 588 kPa (6 kg/cm
2, 85 psi)
Cleaning time: Less than 20 seconds
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SMA806CA
Spark plug:
: 24.6 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
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MA-26
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Checking Exhaust SystemINFOID:0000000001328918
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leaks, cracks, damage, chafing or deterioration.
 If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
Checking A/T FluidINFOID:0000000001328919
1. Warm up engine.
2. Check for A/T fluid leakage.
3. Loosen the level gauge bolt.
4. Before driving, A/T fluid level can be checked at A/T fluid tem-
peratures of 30 to 50 °C (86 to 122 °F) using “COLD” range on A/
T fluid level gauge as follows.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear posi- tion. Leave selector lever in “P” position.
c. Check A/T fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and wipe clean with lint-free paper.
CAUTION:
When wiping away the A/T flui d level gauge, always use
lint-free paper, not a cloth one.
e. Re-insert A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe as far as it will go. CAUTION:
To check A/T fluid level, insert the A/T fluid level gauge until the cap contacts the end of the A/T
fluid charging pipe, with the A/ T fluid level gauge reversed from the normal attachment conditions.
f. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and note reading. If reading is at low side of range, add ATF to the A/T fluid
charging pipe.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill.
5. Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.
6. Make the A/T fluid temperature approximately 65 °C (149 °F).
NOTE:
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SCIA7120E
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A/T fluid level will be greatly affected by temper ature as shown in figure. Therefore, be certain to
perform operation while checki ng data with CONSULT-III.
a. Connect CONSULT-III to data link connector.
b. Select “MAIN SIGNALS” in “DATA MONITOR” mode for “TRANSMISSION” with CONSULT-III.
c. Read out the value of “ATF TEMP 1”.
7. Recheck A/T fluid level at A/T fluid temperatures of approximately 65 °C (149 °F) using “HOT” range on A/
T fluid level gauge.
CAUTION:
 When wiping away the A/T fluid level gauge, always use lint-free paper, not a cloth one.
 To check A/T fluid level, inser t the A/T fluid level gauge
until the cap contacts the en d of the A/T fluid charging
pipe, with the A/T fluid level gauge reversed from the nor-
mal attachment conditions as shown.
8. Check A/T fluid condition.  If ATF is very dark or smells burned, check operation of A/T.
Flush cooling system after repair of A/T.
 If ATF contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.), replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer to CO-13
(for
VQ35DE) or CO-40
(for VK45DE) and AT-13, "A/T Fluid
Cooler Cleaning".
9. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging pipe.
10. Tighten level gauge bolt.
Changing A/T FluidINFOID:0000000001328920
1. Warm up ATF.
2. Stop engine. Level gauge bolt:
: 5.1 N·m (0.52 kg-m, 45 in-lb)
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MA-28
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
3. Loosen the level gauge bolt.
4. Drain ATF from drain plug and refill with new ATF. Always refillsame volume with drained ATF.
 To replace the ATF, pour in new ATF at the A/T fluid charging
pipe with the engine idling, at the same time drain the old ATF
from the radiator cooler hose return side.
 When the color of the ATF coming out is almost same as the color of the new ATF, the replacement is complete. The
amount of new ATF to use should be 30 to 50% increase of
the stipulated amount.
CAUTION:
 Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF. Do not mix with other ATF.
 Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J AT F will cause deterioration in driveability and A/
T durability, and may damage the A/T, which is not covered by the warranty.
 When filling ATF, take care not to scatter heat generating parts such as exhaust.
 Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
5. Run engine at idle speed for 5 minutes.
6. Check A/T fluid level and condition. Refer to MA-26, "
Checking A/T Fluid". If ATF is still dirty, repeat step
2. through 5.
7. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe.
8. Tighten the level gauge bolt.
Checking Transfer FluidINFOID:0000000001328921
Check for fluid leakage and fluid level.
CAUTION:
Never start engine while checking fluid level.
Changing Transfer FluidINFOID:0000000001328922
CAUTION:
When draining fluid, protect exh aust tube flange with cover.
1. Drain fluid from drain plug and refill with new gear fluid. ATF: Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
Fluid capacity: 10.3 (10-7/8 US qt, 9-1/8 lmp qt)
Drain plug:
: 34 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Level gauge bolt: : 5.1 N·m (0.52 kg-m, 45 in-lb)
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Filler plug:
: 35 N·m (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEMA-29
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2. Check fluid level. CAUTION:
Carefully fill the fluid. (Fil l up for Approx. 3 minutes.)
Checking Propeller ShaftINFOID:0000000001328923
Check propeller shaft for damage, looseness or grease leakage.
Checking Differential Gear OilINFOID:0000000001328924
Check for oil leakage.
Changing Differential Gear OilINFOID:0000000001328925
1. Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.Fluid grade:
Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and
Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid or equivalent (if available)
Refer to MA-9
.
Fluid capacity:
: Approx. 1.25 (2-5/8 US pt, 2-1/4 lmp pt)
Drain plug:
: 29.4 N·m (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft-lb)
Filler plug:
: 35 N·m (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
SDIA2087E
Tightening torque: Refer to PR-7
SMA118A
SMA012C
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MA-30
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
2. Check oil level.
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type)INFOID:0000000001328926
REMOVAL
Using releasing agent, remove double-faced adhesive tape from the road wheel.
CAUTION:
 Be careful not to scratch th e road wheel during removal.
 After removing double-faced adhesive tape, wi pe clean traces of releasing agent from the road
wheel.
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
 If a tire balance machine has adhesion balance weight mode settings and drive-in weight mode setting,
select and adjust a drive-in weight mode suitable for road wheels.
1. Set road wheel on tire balance machine using the center hole as a guide. Start the tire balance machine.
2. When inner and outer unbalance values are shown on the tire balance machine indicator, multiply outer unbalance value by 5/3 to determine balance weight t hat should be used. Select the outer balance weight
with a value closest to the calculated value above and inst all it to the designated outer position of, or at the
designated angle in relation to the road wheel.
CAUTION:
 Do not install the inner balance weight before installing the outer balance weight.
 Before installing the balance weight, be sure to clean the mating surface of the road wheel.
Indicated unbalance value × 5/3 = balance weight to be installed
Calculation example:
23 g (0.81 oz) × 5/3 = 38.33 g (1.35 oz) ⇒ 40 g (1.41 oz) bal-
ance weight (closer to calculated balance weight value)
Note that balance weight value must be closer to the calculated
balance weight value.
Example:
37.4 ⇒ 35 g (1.23 oz)
37.5 ⇒ 40 g (1.41 oz)
Oil grade and Viscosity:
Refer to MA-9
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Capacity: Front final drive (F160A)
0.65 (1 - 3/8 US pt, 1 - 1/8 lmp pt)
Rear final drive (R200)
1.4 (3 US pt, 2 - 1/2 lmp pt)
Filler plug: Front final drive
: 34.5 N-m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Rear final drive
: 34.5 N-m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Drain plug: Front final drive
: 34.5 N-m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Rear final drive
: 34.5 N-m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
SDIA1151E
SMA054D
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEMA-31
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a. Install balance weight in the position shown in the figure at right.
b. When installing balance weight to road wheels, set it into the grooved area on the inner wall of the road wheel as shown in the
figure so that the balance weight center is aligned with the tire
balance machine indication position (angle).
CAUTION:
 Always use genuine NISSAN adhesion balance weights.
 Balance weights are unreusable; always replace with newones.
 Do not install more than three sheets of balance weight.
c. If calculated balance weight value exceeds 50 g (1.76 oz), install two balance weight sheets in line with each other (as shown in
the figure).
CAUTION:
Do not install one balance weig ht sheet on top of another.
3. Start tire balance machine again.
4. Install drive-in balance weight on inner side of road wheel in the tire balance machine indication position (angle).
CAUTION:
Do not install more than two balance weights.
5. Start tire balance machine. Make sure that inner and outer resid- ual unbalance values are 5.0 g (0.18 oz) each or below.
 If either residual unbalance value exceeds 5.0 g (0.18 oz), repeat installation procedures.
Tire RotationINFOID:0000000001328927
 After rotation the tires, adjust the tire pressure.
 Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for
1,000 km (600 miles) (also in cases of a flat tire, etc.).
CAUTION:
 Do not include the T-type spare tire when rotating the tires.
 When installing wheels, tighte n them diagonally by dividing
the work two to three times in order to prevent the wheels
from developing any distortion.
 Be careful not to tighten wh eel nut at torque exceeding the
criteria for preventing strain of disc rotor.
 Use NISSAN genuine wheel nu ts for aluminum wheels.
SEIA0271E
Maximum allowable un-
balanceDynamic (At rim flange) Less than 5.0 g (0.18 oz) (one side)
Static (At rim flange) Less than 20 g (0.71 oz)
SMA056D
Tightening torque of wheel nut
: 108 N·m (11 kg, 83 ft-lb)SMA829C
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