2009 INFINITI QX56 Factory Service Manual

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INFINITI QX56 2009  Factory Service Manual EM-74
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CYLINDER HEAD
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT
When the valve guide is removed, replace it with an oversized (0.2 mm, 0.008 in) valve guide.
1. To remove the valve guide, heat the c

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5. Press the valve guide from the camshaft side to the dimensions
as shown.
CAUTION:
Cylinder head contains heat . When working,

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INFINITI QX56 2009  Factory Service Manual EM-76
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
CYLINDER HEAD
3. Heat the cylinder head to 110° to 130° C (230° to 266° F) by
soaking it in heated oil.
4. Cool the valve seats well with dry ice. Force fit the valve s

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• Set try square along the side of valve spring and rotate the spring.
Measure the maximum clearance between the top face of s

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INFINITI QX56 2009  Factory Service Manual EM-78
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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WARNING:
• Situate ve

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1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to 
EC-487, "Fuel Pressure Check".
2. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to  CO-11, "

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INFINITI QX56 2009  Factory Service Manual EM-80
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
a. Before removing the drive plate, put a match mark (A) on thecrankshaft and drive plate for alignment during installation.
b. Remove the drive plat

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CAUTION:
• When replacing an engine or tr
ansmission you must make sure the dowels are installed correctly
during re-