2008 INFINITI QX56 Factory Service Manual

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INFINITI QX56 2008  Factory Service Manual EM-46
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TIMING CHAIN
4. Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
a. Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise to align the TDC identifica-tion notch (without paint mark) wit

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8. Remove the oil pump drive spacer.
• Hold and remove the flat space of the oil pump drive spacer bypulling it forward. 
9. Re

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INFINITI QX56 2008  Factory Service Manual EM-48
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Check for cracks and any excessive wear at link plates. Replace
chain if necessary.
• In the same way as for the LH bank, inspect the timing chain andassocia

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1. Make sure the crankshaft key and RH bank camshaft dowel pin
and LH bank camshaft dowel pin are facing in the direction
shown.

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INFINITI QX56 2008  Factory Service Manual EM-50
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7. Install the oil pump drive spacer as follows:• Install so that the front mark on the front edge of the oil pumpdrive spacer faces the front of the engine.

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b. Apply liquid gasket as shown.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-15, "
Recommended Chemical Products

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INFINITI QX56 2008  Factory Service Manual EM-52
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TIMING CHAIN
a. Apply engine oil onto the threaded parts of the bolt and seating area.
b. Select the one most visible notch of the four on the bolt flange.Corresponding to

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INFINITI QX56 2008  Factory Service Manual CAMSHAFTEM-53
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CAMSHAFT
ComponentsINFOID:0000000001538822
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001538823
NOTE:
Do not remove the engine assembly to