2009 INFINITI QX56 oil

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGEM-11
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Use the Chart Below to Help You
Find the Cause of the SymptomINFOID:0000000005885860
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
1. Timing chain 2. Intake valve3. Exhaust valve
4. Drive belt 5. Water pumpA. VTC noise
B. Tappet noise C. Camshaft bearing noiseD. Valve mechanism
E. Rotation mechanism F. Piston pin noise G. Piston slap noise
H. Main bearing noise I. Connecting rod bearing noise J. Drive belt noise (slipping)
K. Drive belt noise (stick/slipping) L. Water pump noise M. Timing chain and chain tensioner noise
Location of noise Ty p e o f
noise Operating condition of engine
Source of noise Check item Refer-
ence page
Be-
fore
warm-
up After
warm- up When
start- ing When
idling When
racing While
driv- ing
Top of en-
gine
Rocker cov-
er
Cylinder
head Ticking or
clicking
C A — A B — Tappet noise Valve clearance
EM-18
Rattle C A — A B CCamshaft
bearing noiseCamshaft journal clear-
ance
Camshaft runout EM-53EM-53
Crankshaft
pulley
Cylinder
block (Side
of engine)
Oil panSlap or
knock
—A—B B—
Piston pin
noisePiston and piston pin
clearance
Connecting rod bushing
clearance
EM-90
EM-90
Slap or
rap
A——B B A
Piston slap
noisePiston-to-bore clear-
ance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsion EM-90EM-90
EM-90
EM-90
Knock A B C B B B
Connecting
rod bearing
noiseConnecting rod bushing
oil clearance (Small
end)
Connecting rod bearing
clearance (Big end)
EM-90EM-90
Knock A B — A B C
Main bearing
noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runout EM-90EM-90
Front of en-
gine
Chain case
cover
Front coverTapping
or ticking
AA—BBB Timing chain
and chain
tensioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operation
EM-45
EM-45
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EM-16
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SPARK PLUG
SPARK PLUG
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000005885867
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005885868
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the harness connector from the ignition coil.
2. Remove ignition coil. CAUTION:
Do not shock ig nition coil.
3. Remove spark plug using suitable tool.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Do not use a wire brush for cleaning.
• If plug tip is covered with carbon, spark plug cleaner may be used.
1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug
WBIA0796E
SEM294A
Cleaner air pressure:
Less than 588 kPa (5.9 bar, 6 kg/cm
2, 85 psi)
Cleaning time: Less than 20 seconds
SMA773C
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COMPRESSION PRESSUREEM-23
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COMPRESSION PRESSURE
Checking Compression PressureINFOID:0000000005885870
1. Warm up the engine thoroughly. Then stop the engine.
2. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-487, "
Fuel Pressure Check".
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-III is not used to release fuel pressure leave the fuel pump fuse disconnected until
step 7.
3. Remove the spark plug from each cylinder. Refer to EM-16, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Connect the engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT-III).
5. Install the compression tester with Tool into the spark plug hole.
6. With the accelerator pedal fully depressed, turn the ignition switch to “START” for cranking. When the gauge pointer stabi-
lizes, read the compression pressure and engine rpm. Perform
these steps to check each cylinder.
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2, psi) /rpm
CAUTION:
Always use a fully charged battery to obtain specified engine speed.
• If the engine speed is out of the specified range, check the battery liquid for proper gravity. Check the engine speed again with normal battery gravity.
• If the compression pressure is below the minimum value, check the valve clearances and parts associ-
ated with the combustion chamber (valve, valve seat , piston, piston ring, cylinder bore, cylinder head,
cylinder head gasket). After checking, measure the compression pressure again.
• If some cylinders have low compression pressure, pour a small amount of engine oil into the spark plug hole of the cylinder to re-check it for compression.
- If the added engine oil improves the compression, t he piston rings may be worn out or damaged. Check
the piston rings and replace if necessary.
- If the compression pressure remains at a low level despite the addition of engine oil, the valves may be malfunctioning. Check the valves for damage. Replace the valve or valve seat accordingly.
• If two adjacent cylinders have respectively low compression pressure and their compression remains low even after the addition of engine oil, the gaskets may be leaking, or a valve in adjacent cylinders
may be damaged. Inspect and repair as required.
7. Install the components in the reverse order of removal.
8. Start the engine and confirm that it runs smoothly.
9. Perform trouble diagnosis. If DTC appears, erase it. Refer to EC-8, "
Trouble Diagnosis Introduction".
Tool number : EG15050500 (J-45402)
Standard
MinimumDeference limit be-
tween cylinders
1,520 (15.5, 220) / 200 1,324 (13.5, 192) / 200 98 (1.0, 14) / 200WBIA0605E
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EM-28
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INTAKE MANIFOLD
• Tighten the intake manifold bolts in numerical order as shown.
• Install the EVAP canister purge control solenoid valve connector with it facing front of engine.
• Tighten the electronic throttle control actuator bolts of the electric throttle control actuator equally and diago-
nally in several steps.
• After installation perform procedure in "INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION".
• Install the water hose so that its overlap width for connection is between 27 mm (1.06 in) and 32 mm (1.26 in) (target: 27 mm 1.06 in).
Connecting Quick Connector of Fuel Tube
Install quick connector as follows (the steps are t he same for quick connectors on both engine side and vehi-
cle side except for the quick connector cap).
1. Make sure no foreign substances are deposited in and around tube and quick connector, and they are not damaged.
2. Thinly apply new engine oil around the fuel tube from tip end to the spool end.
3. Align center to insert quick connector straight into fuel tube. • Insert until the paint mark for engagement identification (white)goes completely inside quick connector so that you cannot see
it from the straight side of the connected part. Use a mirror to
check this where it is not possible to view directly from the
straight side, such as quick connector on vehicle side.
• Insert fuel tube into quick connector until top spool is com- pletely inside quick connector, and 2nd level spool exposes
right below quick connector on engine side.
CAUTION:
• Hold "A" position in illustration when inserting fuel tubeinto quick connector.
• Carefully align center to avoid inclined insertion to pre-
vent damage to O-ring inside quick connector.
• Insert until you hear a "click" sound and actually feel the
engagement.
• To avoid misidentification of engagement with a similar
sound, be sure to pe rform the next step.
4. Pull quick connector by hand holding "A" position. Make sure it is completely engaged (connected) so that
it does not come out from fuel tube.
NOTE:
Recommended pulling force is 50 N (5.1 kg, 11.2 lb).
KBIA2462E
PBIC0017E
KBIA0272E
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST
EM-31
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b. Remove the air fuel ratio A/F sensors from both LH and RH
exhaust manifolds using Tool.
CAUTION:
• Do not damage the air fuel ratio A/F sensors
• Discard any air fuel rati o A/F sensor which has been
dropped from a height of more than 0.5m (19.7 in) onto a
hard surface such as a concrete floor. Replace it with a
new one.
8. Support the engine using a suitable tool.
9. Remove the exhaust manifold (LH) (A) following the steps below.
• : Front
• B: Exhaust manifold (RH)
a. Remove the engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-78,
"Exploded View".
b. Remove the exhaust manifold cover.
c. Remove the engine mounting bracket. Refer to EM-78,
"Exploded View".
d. Loosen the nuts in reverse order as shown using power tool.
e. Remove the exhaust manifold (LH) (A).
10. Remove the exhaust manifold (RH) (B) following the steps below.
• : Front
• A: Exhaust manifold (LH)
a. Remove the engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-78,
"Exploded View".
b. Remove the exhaust manifold cover.
c. Remove the engine mounting bracket. Refer to EM-78,
"Exploded View".
d. Remove the oil level gauge guide. Refer to EM-33, "
Exploded
View".
e. Loosen the nuts in reverse order as shown using power tool.
f. Remove the exhaust manifold (RH) (B).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Surface Distortion
• Check the flatness of each exhaust manifold flange surface using suitable tools.
• If measurement exceeds the limit, replace the exhaust manifold.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Tool number
: — (J-44626)
WBIA0630E
AWBIA0814ZZ
AWBIA0814ZZ
Flatness limit : 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
KBIA2504E
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINEREM-33
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000005885878
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005885879
REMOVAL
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the engine oil when the engine is hot.
1. Remove the engine. Refer to
EM-78, "
Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the oil pan (lower) using the following steps.
1. Oil pan (upper) 2. O-ring3. O-ring
4. O-ring 5. O-ring (with collar)6. Oil level gauge guide
7. Oil level gauge 8. O-ring9. Connector bolt
10. Oil filter 11. Oil cooler12. Relief valve
13. Oil pressure switch 14. Gasket15. Drain plug
16. Oil pan (lower) 17. Oil strainer
KBIA2465E
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EM-34
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
a. Remove the oil pan (lower) bolts in the reverse order as shownusing power tool.
• : Engine front
b. Insert Tool between the lower oil pan and the upper oil pan. CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
• Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the matingsurfaces.
• Tap the seal cutter to insert it (1).
• In areas where the Tool is diffi cult to use, lightly tap to
slide it (2).
3. Remove the oil strainer from the oil pan (upper).
4. Remove the oil cooler, if necessary. Refer to LU-12, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove the oil pan (upper) using the following steps.
a. Remove the oil pan (upper) bolts in the reverse order as shown. • : Engine front
b. Remove the oil pan (upper) from the cylinder block by prying it at the points shown, using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage mating surface.
AWBIA0832ZZ
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
WBIA0566E
AWBIA0833ZZ
KBIA2468E
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINEREM-35
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6. Remove the O-rings from the oil pump and front cover.
NOTE:
Do not reuse O-rings.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Clean the oil strainer.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the oil pan (upper) using the following steps.
a. Apply liquid gasket thoroughly as shown.Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-
15, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
CAUTION:
Apply liquid gasket to outside of bolt hole for the hole
shown by .
b. Install new O-rings to the oil pump and front cover side.
c. Tighten the bolts in numerical order as shown.
2. Install the oil strainer to the oil pan (upper).
KBIA2469E
KBIA2470E
KBIA2469E
M6 × 30 mm (1.18 in) : No. 16, 17
M8 × 25 mm (0.98in) : No. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15
M8 × 45 mm (1.77 in) : No. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 14
M8 × 123 mm (4.84in) : No. 11, 12
PBIC2553E
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